Budget-Friendly Cooking in Dorms

Preparing meals on a tight budget while living in a dorm can be challenging, especially with limited cooking facilities. The caller, who previously enjoyed cooking stir-fries in Atlanta, struggles to create satisfying meals in a communal dorm kitchen. The combination of a sensitive fire alarm and a shared kitchen space makes it difficult to utilize the electric stove effectively, leading her to rely on repetitive and simple meals. She primarily boils ingredients and flavors them with soy sauce and sesame oil, which has resulted in monotonous meals that lack variety.