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Allowed to Cook?

deleted_user
deleted_user
I have a question...?

I heard somewhere that in some prisons the inmates are actually allowed to cook for themselves. Is this true? Because I was also noticing on a commissary list I was "given" that they can buy different seasonings. I just wouldn't have thought that they would be given such luxury. I thought they had to eat what they were given or go without.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yes. It is done through the microwave. I was able to cook in our facility. The microwave was in the main lobby of our dorm. We made buritos, fried rice, pizza, nachos, and so on. There are a lot of creative people on the inside when it comes to microwaving food. I was able to get a receipe for making cheesecake out of coffee creamer. It is so good. The answer to your question is yes as far as I know for a Federal Camp.
Mamabear59
Mamabear59
You would be surprised what they don't make. In NY they have hot pots in their room/cell some facility allows them, or they have the microwaves. My husband told me a very long time ago, this was when he was really younger, they used to make rice wine, different types of wine, pretty boot legged, thats why I say they don't have it that bad in there, sorry, but I say we have it worse.
Mamabear59
jody0385
jody0385
Some prisons here in Oklahoma sell coffee makers and hot plates too. I thought it was strange, but I guess it's just for the Min. security inmates.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Just to add to this, my daughter is in medium security and these women are walking around like it's a fashion show with all their designer clothes/shoes/coats. My daughter referred to it as "like a college campus"
Mamabear is right - we've got it worse!
deleted_user
deleted_user
My son has a hot plate. Different places have different rules. The inmates get very creative when they cook, and some of it I wouldn't eat...but they like it.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yes, they do get very creative and it amazes me. They use clean trash bags to mix things together in since they do not have mixing bowls. I love hearing the creativity!
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