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Last Make a Difference Monday of the Semester

December 4, 2011 at 12:48 pm

Last Make a Difference Monday of the semester! It’s hard to believe that it’s already down to the last week of class. Start the week off strong with whole-wheat pancakes or maple glazed turkey patties. After going to the dining hall, we’d love to hear what your favorite dishes are! Simply leave us a message […]

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Healthy Cooking on a Budget: Black Bean Burgers

December 1, 2011 at 3:01 pm

By Kelsey Michelsen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Beans are an easy and versatile protein alternative; filled with fiber, protein and other key nutrients try making beans the main event of your meal. These black bean burgers are great on top of salads, wrapped up in a whole wheat tortilla with vegetables or just eaten as […]

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Holiday Festivities and Food Here I Come!

November 25, 2011 at 12:06 pm

By Bianca Tamburello, Dietetics Student, Sargent College The sweet scent of gingerbread swirling around Karen Jacob’s Sargent Choice Test Kitchen last week put me in the Holiday spirit. Returning to my dorm from the test kitchen, I joyfully worked on my homework as I listened to the “Christmas Song” station on Pandora radio. Gingerbread instantly […]

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Thanksgiving Side Dish Challenge: SC Honey Roasted Parsnips, Sweet Potatoes, and Apples

November 20, 2011 at 1:15 pm

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College In a place centered around food, you can bet that the Sargent Choice Nutrition Center is overflowing with recipes and recipe ideas that are just waiting to be tried out and approved. Our own Sarah Butler, RD, challenged AEC Exercise Physiologist Mike Lagomarsine, MS, CSCS, USAW, to make […]

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BU’s Own Nutrition Superhero: RD Joan Salge Blake Helps You Save Money and Pounds this Thanksgiving

November 18, 2011 at 12:36 am

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Eight A.M. classes four days a week: the joys of being a junior dietetics student. Although no one likes to hear their alarm going off, I don’t dread the incessant beeping on Wednesdays and Fridays thanks to one very animated professor: Joan Salge Blake. Professor Salge Blake, MS, […]

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Fudgy Dreams and Chocolate Waterfalls

November 15, 2011 at 10:55 am

By Bianca Tamburello, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Real butter, sugar, and even chocolate, oh my! “How can fudgy brownies be a Sargent Choice recipe?” This was the most frequently asked question at Karen Jacob’s SC Test Kitchen. Fudgy brownies and other sweet recipes that call for ingredients such as butter, sugar, and chocolate, remind me […]

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A Dish Even A Traditional Italian Will Love: Sargent Choice Baked Ziti

November 8, 2011 at 12:57 pm

By Bianca Marina, Dietetics Student, Sargent College With a name like Bianca Marina Tamburello, you may be able to guess that I come from a traditional Italian family. In my house, baked ziti is the equivalent of creamy macaroni and cheese. It is a quick dinner to prepare, perfect for leftovers, and also pleases even […]

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Healthy Cooking on a Budget: Black Bean Vegetarian Chili

November 3, 2011 at 12:10 pm

By Kelsey Michelsen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Photo credit to BU Today This week in Healthy Cooking on a Budget, we made a Black Bean Vegetarian Chili. Chili is a fall and winter staple; it’s quick, easy and loaded with flavor. This particular recipe was modified to include more vegetables (double than the original recipe […]

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Kiss Take Out Fried Rice Goodbye

November 1, 2011 at 12:07 pm

By Bianca Tamburello, Dietetics Student, Sargent College When I think of Fried rice, the first image that flutters into my head is ordering out for Chinese food on a rainy and cold day. But the second memory that immediately follows the meal is the terrible feeling in my stomach that usually arises after take-out food. […]

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CSA: Decoration One Season, Dinner the Next

October 28, 2011 at 9:41 am

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College It’s finally here: the last CSA box of the year. Although this marks the end of our weekly CSA posts, definitely go back through them to find recipes or ingredients to change up your meal routine! At the end of the post you’ll find a link back to […]

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