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Articles on my daughter’s experience living and cooking in the dorm.

Inspirational and Funny Morning Coffee Quotes

39 Inspirational and funny coffee quotes to read with your morning coffee.  Find out what your favorite historical figures, writers, philosophers and leaders said about coffee. The smell of fresh, coffee brewing is powerful enough to pull me out of a deep slumber and beckon me to the kitchen in the early morning. That is …

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Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte in Two Minutes

How to make your own signature Pumpkin Spice Latte, espresso and milk highlighted by flavor notes of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and clove to create this incredible beverage that’s a fall favorite. No espresso maker, milk frother, or special syrups required. “Coffee is a beverage that puts one to sleep when not drank.” – Alphonse Allais Every afternoon …

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What is college dorm life really like? | Tips from a student Residential Assistant

    Happy Summer everybody! I wanted to take a break from the food scene here in order to reach out to all of you awesome soon-to-be college students out there!  Our daughter had a short break from college life as a residential advisor before going on to do exciting things with children this Summer. …

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Chorizo & Egg Breakfast Taco | A Dorm Room Recipe

Why A Dorm Room Recipe? I have two really good reasons to write about dorm room recipes. First, my amazing daughter is in college and is learning how to cook.  I love coming up with recipes she and her friends can enjoy while picking up some cooking skills along the way.  When she was home …

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A Parent’s Gift Guide For The Dorm Room Cook

When your daughter is a dorm-living college student, you learn a few things from her.  These campus dwellers develop some skills, some out of necessity and some out of desire. An essential gift guide for college students living in dorms. Eating 3 meals a day in the college cafeteria can be hard.  There is some …

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