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Part 3 - May/June
Part 4 - July/August | Part 5 - September/October
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2011 Recap, Part 6: November & December
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
2011 Recap, Part 5: September & October
Part 1 - January/February | Part 2 - March/April | Part 3 - May/June | Part 4 - July/August
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Tuesday, December 20, 2011
2011 Recap, Part 4: July & August
Previous posts: Part 1 - January/February | Part 2 - March/April | Part 3 - May/June
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Monday, December 19, 2011
2011 Recap, Part 2: March & April
If you missed Part 1 of our year-end recap, check out the best of January and February her...
Thursday, December 15, 2011
2011 Recap, Part 1: January & February
Now that term papers and final exams have been handed in and your fall semester of classes has been completed, we are going to take the opportunity to remember the year that was and highlight our favorite events of 2011. Each day over the next week we will take a look back at two months and the events...
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Northeastern's 11th Annual Gingerbread Construction Contest!
Sixty-five student teams used more than 700 pounds of gingerbread, 1,200 pounds of icing, and 2,000 lbs of candy in last Thursday's 11th Annual Northeastern Gingerbread House Construction Contest. Levine Marketplace was transformed into a winter wonderland and 130+ students took over the dining hall...
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Healthy Foods for Hectic Times
I know there is a lot of stress this time of year with final exams and assignments starting today (not to mention that we are already in the thick of the holiday season) so here are some foods you can find here on campus that can help you manage your stress during this hectic tim...
Stress Relief During Finals Week
It’s that time of year! Final exams, research papers, and final projects gives you lots to do, but not a lot of time to get it all done. This can result in less sleep, less exercise, and poor nutrition choices. It is even more important during a stressful time to stay focused on making healthy choices...
Monday, December 5, 2011
Don't Miss the Gingerbread Construction Contest!
The 11th Annual Northeastern Gingerbread Construction Contest is only three days away! We have received an overwhelming response for entrants into Thursday's contest so TOMORROW is your last day to enter online at nudining.com for your chance to be a part of this Northeastern holiday tradition.
To see some of last year's magic, be sure to check out video of the event belo...
Thursday, December 1, 2011
'Tis the Season...for Gingerbread!
I love gingerbread and would eat it year round but it is especially great during the winter holidays. I recently became curious about its origins and found many interesting facts about this holiday treat after doing some quick researc...
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
Healthy Holiday Recipe: Butternut Squash Risotto
The holiday eating season is a great time of year to harvest squash and
pumpkins and much of it is grown locally and used in a variety of your
favorite holiday recipes. Many of these orange flesh vegetables, such as pumpkins and butternut, acorn, and delicotta squash, are considered to be healthy...
Friday, November 18, 2011
Strategies for Healthy Holiday Eating
The holiday season is here! It is a great time to celebrate and spend time with family and friends. However, if you are not careful this time of year can become a time of over-indulgence and unwanted weight gain. According to the National Institutes of Health, the weight gain seen among adults each...
Monday, November 14, 2011
Exciting Events in the Xhibition Kitchen
Hi everyone! Have you been to any of the free events in our cool Xhibition Kitchen located inside Stetson West? Here are some of the recent highlight...
Northeastern's Food Truck is Here....TODAY!
You waited for it. Now your first taste is on us! Be one of the first 50 students in line at 11:30 today and you'll receive a coupon good for up to $10 towards your purcha...
Friday, November 11, 2011
Freshman 15: Fact or Fiction?
According to a recent study conducted at Ohio State University and the University of Michigan (to be published in December 2011 in Social Science Quarterly), the “Freshman 15” is in fact a myth! The origin of this concept goes back to an article published in Seventeen Magazine in 1989.
After...
Thursday, November 10, 2011
The Food Truck IS HERE!
The food truck is on campus! The launch day is quickly approaching so be sure to follow NUDining on Facebook, Twitter, and Foursquare for clues about WHEN and WHERE you can get your first taste.
PS - We recently had a tasting of the food being served on the truck. You will not be disappointed. All...
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Cranberries: Massachusetts' Fall Superfruit
There are so many wonderful uses for cranberries besides the sauce that
sits atop our Thanksgiving table once a year. From appetizers and entrees to side
dishes, salads, desserts and breads, cranberries are a classic Autumn treat and one that is harvested right in Northeastern's backyard. Middleborough,...
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Four Classic Fall Superfoods
The fall is here! Not only does it mean leaves are changing, bulky sweaters are being pulled out of storage, and football games are being watched, it is also a great time to celebrate some of Autumn's classic fruits and vegetables...
Monday, October 31, 2011
Happy Halloween from Dining Services!
Happy Halloween! Dining Services kicked off the Halloween weekend last Thursday night with the 11th Annual Great Pumpkin Carving Contest. More than 50 students put their carving skills to the test as they sat side-by-side with their fellow competitors in the upper dining area of Levine Marketplace. There were many creative designs this year including a pumpkin hamburger, a map of Boston's MBTA system,...
Friday, October 28, 2011
White Chocolate Bark: A Halloween Dorm Room Treat
Here is a recipe for a quick and easy Halloween snack that can be made right in your dorm roo...
Tricks to Enjoy Your Halloween Treats
Halloween is one day a year but the candy is around for many weeks before and after October 31st. You can choose not to eat the candy, which is fine - especially if you are someone who has worked really hard all year to lose weight and keep it off. However, if you do decided to indulge and have a...
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Supporting Local Farms at Northeastern
My name is Tom Barton and I am the Executive Chef for Northeastern Dining Services. I will be bringing you news and information from the campus kitchens and beyond every week in the "Behind the Menu" on the NU Dining blog. If there is a specific topic you would like to see discussed on here,...
Friday, October 21, 2011
Meet the Nutritionist
My name is Christine M. Clark and I am the dietitian working with Northeastern Dining Services. I am also an instructor for nutrition at Northeastern University and will be a weekly contributor to the NU Dining blog. While my specialties are in food allergies and sports
nutrition, I am available to...
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Fall Food Fest 2011
We kicked off the 2011 fall semester with our annual Fall Food Fest
outside of Stetson East on Wednesday, September 21. We invited some of our food vendors to campus
so that students were able to directly interact with the companies that
provide us with the food we serve. Well known national brands and smaller regional brands come together at every meal to create a well-rounded dining experience...
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Welcome from Northeastern Dining Services!
Welcome to Food for Thought, Dining Services' newest way to communicate with the Northeastern community. From behind-the-scenes stories of the residential dining halls to the latest updates about our retail dining outlets, the NU Dining blog will be the place for everything food on and off campus. Wondering what was in the recipe for that chicken dish you had at International Village? We'll give you...