Dorm Betty Crockers learn Illicrowave cooking basics T hey seldom appear on the sets of Julia Childs or Chef Tell, but in the men's dorms the microwave and the hot plate completed the culinary repertoire for most late-night indulgings. With no shortage of kitchen space in the ladies' dorms, a lack of cooking facilities in the men's dorms made appliance-seekers of many male students. And the aroma of ramen, cup-a-soup and popping corn testified to the success of students heeding the late-night callings of appetite. The most common appliance was the electric hot plate, but versatility made popular the toaster oven as well. For the impresarios, the toaster oven also doubled as a broiler. Microwaves were a luxury for those who could afford the $70 surcharge. Yet for those who were able, the dinHolly Kay Lock - Saska tche, Canada Stephen Edward Loft - Memphi s, TN Daron Keith London - Newport , AR Darin Andrew Long - We Wee Vall ey, KY Randall Craig Long - Austin , TX Julissa Lopez - Guanacas, Costa Ri ca Werner Troy Louderback - Pl attsmouth , NE Jod y Lane Loudermilk - Stuttgart, AR Lisa Lynn Lovegrove - Mi ssoul a, MT Stanley Keith Madden - Newport, AR Danetta Learon Manning - Black Rock, AR Michael Leon Manning - Enigma, GA Derrick Gilbert Martin - Bart lesv ill e, OK Tina Louise Martin - Imperial , MO Rafael Jaime Martinez - El Sa lvador David Brian Mashburn - Houston, TX Richard Samuel Mason - Colum biana, OH Darren Lane Mathews - Full erton, CA Ruth Renee Mathews - Be ll evue, NE Eva Michelle May - Ba rtlett, TN Tamara Gay May - Eudora, KS 250 People for keeps ing options were limitless. According to sophomore Shannon Roggendorf, cooking facilities often spawned friendships and successful business ventures: "It gets us a lot of visitors," she said. "We get much more business now because of our microwave. We consume a lot of microwaveable brownies and also baked potatoes." Junior Phillip Tucker found the recipe for popularity in his hot plate: "I don't use it that often but my R.A. borrows it a lot. He makes many exotic dishes, like soup and canned pasta. I should charge rent." KITCHEN CAPERS. Sophomore Christine McDonald enjoys a fresh pizza in a Sears kitchen. The dorm kitchens were used on many occasions from birthday cakes to late night snacks. -Photo by Sharon Bowles.
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