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There are safe ways to cook in an SRO.
"I'm worried about cooking safely in my room."
"I'm worried about cooking safely in my room."
- Use appliances approved by the building. These usually include a microwave, slow cooker (crock pot), blender, or a covered electric skillet.
- Make recipes that require no cooking like hummus wraps, salad, cold soups, and sandwiches.
- Use the community kitchen if the building has one.
- Ask a friend to cook with you. They might have appliances you don't have and vice versa.
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Ask someone in your building who cooks for their tips this week.
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