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Monday, December 22, 2014

2014 Recap, Part 5: November & December

A look back at 2014 and the events that made it special. - - November & December - - The New England Kitchen by Jeremy Sewall To kick off our November lineup, the Xhibition Kitchen welcomed acclaimed Boston chef Jeremy Sewall of Lineage, Eastern Standard, Island Creek Oyster Bar,...

Friday, December 19, 2014

2014 Recap, Part 4: September & October

A look back at 2014 and the events that made it special. - - September & October - - Man Made Meals by Steven Raichlen To kick off our 10th anniversary season the Xhibition Kitchen welcomed master griller Steven Raichlen to campus. He captivated the audience with his professional talent...

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

2014 Recap, Part 2: March & April

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A look back at 2014 and the events that made it special. - - March & April - - Cocinar con Gusto with Guest Chef Marcos Sanchez The Latino/a Student Cultural Center and Northeastern Dining welcomed Chef of Tres Gatos, Marcos Sanchez, to the Xhibition Kitchen. Tres Gatos is the first...

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

2014 Recap, Part 1: January & February

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A look back at 2014 and the events that made it special. - - January & February - - café716 Renovation Northeastern University’s 716 Columbus Place is a major administrative building on campus that houses an array of university departments. For years, the only food and drink...

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

14th Annual Gingerbread House Construction Contest

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For the fourteenth 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 students entered online via nudining.com for the chance to be one of the lucky...

Monday, December 8, 2014

Five Tips for Healthy Studying During Finals

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It is that time of year again – finals week. Now that you are right in the middle of final exams, papers, and projects, keep in mind that during this time it is even more important than usual to get enough sleep, stay physically active, and make healthy food choices. Many people find that when they are stressed they eat more than planned. In 2010, a study from the University of Michigan found...

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Mastering My Mistakes in the Kitchen

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2014 marks the 10th anniversary of Northeastern Dining's Xhibition Kitchen, or "XK," and as the signature dish of the semester-long celebration we welcomed Food & Wine Magazine editor-​in-​chief Dana Cowin along with three nationally-​renowned Boston chefs: Joanne Chang, the chef/​owner of...

Monday, December 1, 2014

Holiday Mason Jars

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The end of the fall semester also brings the holiday gift-giving season. What better way to thank a professor or staff member on campus or someone special back at home than with a stylish mason jar filled with all the ingredients for freshly prepared cookies or brownies. Holiday mason jars are available...

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

HEALTHY HAPPY THANKSGIVING

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HAPPY HEALTHY THANKSGIVING TIPS APPETIZERS: Instead of chips and salsa, make a hummus out of roasted butternut squash with toasted pita chips. GRAVY: Use cornstarch to thicken gravy instead of a heavy roux. Try adding a squeeze of fresh Meyer lemon to your gravy, citrus offers a nice light finish...

Monday, November 24, 2014

Avoiding Overeating During the Holidays

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By Meghann McMillan The holidays are quickly approaching and the motto tends to be “eat, drink, and be merry”. Thanksgiving with the family, friendsgiving with the friends, Christmas parties, Hanukah celebrations, New Years Eve...the next month is loaded with evens that tend to revolve around...

Monday, November 10, 2014

Boosting Your Immune System with Food

Monday, November 10, 2014 | 9:00 AM Posted by Northeastern Dining , No comments
By Meghann McMillan The weather is getting colder which means cold and flu season is just around the corner. There is no reason to let illness ruin things like Homecoming weekend or the upcoming Holidays and it certainly shouldn't put a damper on your daily life. We’re all very busy and there...

Monday, October 27, 2014

Halloween Festivities

Monday, October 27, 2014 | 9:00 AM Posted by Northeastern Dining , , No comments
By Meghann McMillan It’s that time of year again where the leaves have changed colors, the air has gotten cooler, picking and carving pumpkins is a must and everyone seems to have tons of candy to share. With Halloween right around the corner it is easy to get caught up in the festivities, allowing...

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Mushrooms, The Ultimate Superfood

Tuesday, October 14, 2014 | 9:19 AM Posted by Northeastern Dining , No comments
By Meghann McMillan The mushroom, a fruiting body of spore bearing fungi has been recognized as one of the top superfoods. A superfood is a food that very nutrient dense, contains properties that contribute to good health and wellbeing as well as the ability to help prevent many diseases....

Friday, October 3, 2014

Seriously Delish by Jessica Merchant

Friday, October 3, 2014 | 4:26 PM Posted by Northeastern Dining , No comments
The creator of the wildly popular blog How Sweet It Is, Jessica Merchant, was welcomed to the Xhibition Kitchen by her large following of "invisible internet friends." By the huge crowd in attendance, it was clear her friends were quite real and not invisible. Jessica showed the audience how...

Thursday, October 2, 2014

One-Hour Cheese by Claudia Lucero

Thursday, October 2, 2014 | 2:05 PM Posted by Northeastern Dining , No comments
A rainy day in Boston was brightened up by Claudia Lucero, whose inviting presence which filled the Xhibition Kitchen with warmth and the sweet smells of fall. She welcomed the crowd proclaiming “Do It Yourself cheese is a great rainy day activity”. Claudia is the entrepreneur behind UrbanCheesecraft.com...

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