A Sweet End to the Semester: Gingerbread 2012

For the twelve consecutive year, Northeastern Dining provided students with a much needed respite from studying for their upcoming week of final exams with the Gingerbread House Construction Contest. More than 300 student teams entered online via nudining.com for the chance to be one of the lucky teams...

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Holiday Treats and a Healthy Diet

With the holiday eating season in full swing, now is a time that a lot of us are looking at what we're eating and how to maintain a healthy diet. When people try to eat healthy the first thing that usually goes is dessert. This can be a good and bad ide...

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Tales From The Truck: Food Trucks 101

As chef/manager of the Hungry Hungry Husky food truck that roams the Northeastern campus, my responsibilities include ensuring the quality of food and service, creating menus, and overseeing all the details that come along with operating a food service business. Before I dive into a history of mobile...

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What's Cookin' - November 7, 2012

Welcome to "What's Cookin'," a look at upcoming Northeastern Dining events and news across campu...

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Luz's Authentic Colombian Empanadas

Have you had a chance to try the empanadas on the Hungry Hungry Husky food truck? If not, you are missing out on some of the most delicious and authentic food on campu...

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Avoiding the Freshman 15

According to a recent study conducted at Ohio State University and the University of Michigan (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 reviewing...

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Welcome Back Huskies!

It is great to see everyone back on campus! It was an exciting summer for us and we have many great programs and events planned for this semester. Here are a couple highlights of what's happening on campu...

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Healthy Habits For Fall Semester

Welcome back students! Whether you are a freshman or returning for another year, the transition from your summer schedule to your school schedule is likely to be different. You may have a schedule packed with classes, labs, work and/or co-op. At the start of a new semester, when your schedules are...

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Four Healthy Benefits of Mushrooms

Mushrooms range in flavor from earthy to fruity and are a great substitute for meat in vegetarian dishes. They are also a very versatile ingredient and taste great grilled, sautéed, or in soups. Not only do mushrooms taste great but they are also loaded with healthy nutrients. Mushrooms are often classified...

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Avocado: Not Just Guacamole!

The avocado is one of the most nutrient packed foods with an impressive list of nourishing contents. This buttery, green fruit is loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants, as well as large dose of healthy monounsaturated fat. While Hass avocados are the most widely available, there are...

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Four Steps to Building a Healthy Summer Diet

The school year is coming to an end. Many of you may be taking some time off, working, starting an internship, traveling or even taking summer classes. Whatever your plans are, try to remember to make healthy choices along the way. Here are some tips on building a healthy die...

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What's Cooking This Summer at Northeastern

As you make the finishing touches on final papers or exams during your last few days on campus, I wanted to let everyone know about some of our exciting plans for the upcoming summer....

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This Week in the XK: Andy Husbands & Chris Hart

  "If there were ever a book that personified the ethos of the chef and brings it right into your kitchen, it is 'Wicked Good Barbecue.' The audacious and tasty recipes showcase everything from the modern classics to serious, in-your-face barbeque. 'Wicked Good Barbecue' is a must for every...

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The Healthy Benefits of Fish

With Northeastern Dining recently partnering with Red's Best to bring seafood straight from the waters off the New England coast to campus dining halls, it is a great time to discuss the health benefits of eating fish. The American Heart Association advises eating two servings of fish per week for...

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Red's Best: From the Sea to Your Plate

While we may be back to seasonal temperatures after having been teased by summer weather a few weeks ago, one thing is certain: the summer fishing season is just around the corner. Winter's hold on the ocean waters has subsided and local fishermen are feverishly preparing their boats and crews for...

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This Week in the XK - The Next Great Baker: Dana Herbert

The next great baker is... Chef Dana Herber...

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Eating Mindfully: A Positive Perspective on Food

Guest post by Northeastern graduate student Amy Bull Mindfulness is the practice of being 100% present in any situation. Mindful eating has benefits that will enhance health and well-being. The current cultural trend is to eat fast food or eat while working, watching TV, playing video games, or...

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March is National Nutrition Month!

National Nutrition Month was created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (previously know as the American Dietetic Association). It is an annual campaign that was developed to promote nutrition education and focuses people’s attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing...

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This Week in the XK: Barb Stuckey

Did you know that German airline Lufthansa tests their airplane food in a specially designed grounded plane that simulates the atmospheric pressure, sound, temperature, and humidity present at 30,000 feet? Or that your tongue is not divided into quadrants for sweet, sour, salt, and bitter and that...

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Caffeine: Don’t Overdo It!

With spring break only a few weeks away it means you are most likely into the part of your class syllabi filled with midterm exams and reports. Many students will rely on caffeine during these times to stay awake longer in order to study all night. But depending on how much caffeine you are putting...

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5 Spice Tilapia Recipe

Spring break is just a few short weeks away and with the especially nice weather we have had I know a lot of you are thinking about eating healthier. Here is a recipe that's not only easy to make but is also tasty and healthy! Tilapia is a great fish to use not only because of its flavor but also...

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Love Your Heart with Dark Chocolate

IT IS MORE THAN WISHFUL THINKING. CHOCOLATE CAN BE GOOD FOR YOU! Compiled with assistance by Northeastern graduate student Erin Ross Made from the cacao tree, dark chocolate is packed with natural antioxidants because it is made with the highest percentage of cocoa solids (65% or more!). Antioxidants...

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A Delicious Valentine's Day Couscous

Hi everyone. With Valentine’s Day being today I thought I would share an easy-to-prepare recipe that is a great way to impress that special someone. Because of the somewhat limited cooking facilities that a lot of students have I usually share a recipe that can be made in the microwave...so here...

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Behind the Scenes in the Xhibition Kitchen

Hi everyone! Next week is a big week in the Xhibition Kitchen with Chef Tony Maws, the 2011 James Beard award-winner of "Best Chef, Northeast" and chef/proprietor of Craigie on Main in Cambridge, on Tuesday and Judy Rosenberg with her latest cookbook "The Rosie's Bakery All-Butter, Cream-Filled, Sugar...

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This Week in the XK: Tony Maws

Dining Services at Northeastern has made a huge push this year to promote sustainability throughout all of our operations across campus. One of the major aspects of this program is our commitment to purchasing locally produced products when they are available in season. Dubbed the "locavore" movement,...

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A Healthy Recipe for a Healthy New Year

Well here we are almost a month into the new year and generally this is the time when a lot of people have already begun to "fall off the wagon" from some of their primary New Year’s resolutions. If eating better and healthier was one of your resolutions here is a recipe that is both healthy and easy...

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Keeping Your Healthy Resolutions for 2012

Each year people make New Year's resolutions. The more common resolutions seem to be related to health -- weight loss, getting in shape, and eating better. Despite our best effort, many times these resolutions are not kept. The best way to keep a resolution is to make it realistic and keep it simple....

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This Week in the XK: Jose Duarte

Dining Services and Northeastern's Latino/a Cultural Student Center are excited to once again present Cocinar Con Gusto to the Northeastern community this Wednesday, January 25. Meaning "to cook with pleasure" in Spanish, Cocinar Con Gusto celebrates the heritage and cuisine of Latin chefs in the...

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The Truth Behind Artificial & Natural Sweeteners

Many people use low-calorie/artificial sweeteners to decrease sugar and/or overall calorie consumption. Whatever the reason you should make an informed decision. The following are some facts about artificial and natural sweeteners. What are artificial sweetener...

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The Year-Round Benefits of Citrus Fruits

Happy New Year and welcome back! Winter is finally starting to settle in and sickness is inevitable during these upcoming frigid months. While citrus fruits may make you think of a beach in Florida in June, they are a great source of cold fighting antioxidants all year-round. Try to include at least...

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Eating Local at Northeastern: What's Ahead for 2012?

Welcome back students! We have been busy over the winter break working with the Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership (SEMAP) and their group of growers and farmers to better understand what they will be growing and what the projected harvest times are for their product...

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