Category: BU Community

Veggie Patch Pie

May 9, 2013 at 10:52 am

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Every Wednesday Karen Jacobs EdD, OTR/L, CPE, FAOTA hosts the Sargent Choice Test Kitchen in Stuvi 2 Apt. 2302 from 8-11pm. She kindly welcomes the BU community to test new Sargent Choice recipes while we eat, talk and play Bananagrams I remember the first Karen Jacob SC Test […]

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Time to Celebrate: Feeding a Crowd

May 4, 2013 at 11:43 am

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Image Source Last week of classes! For many college students around the country, the last week of May signals the closing of another year. For Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors, this time is exciting: summer vacation, going home, seeing old friends, and building up that resume. But for Seniors, this […]

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Saving Money at the Grocery Store

May 2, 2013 at 11:30 am

With food prices constantly going up, many people are looking for ways to save money at the grocery store, but it’s not always easy navigating the supermarket aisles on a budget. Boston University’s own Joan Salge Blake, RD, has some very helpful tips that will save you 30% on your next grocery bill. Head on […]

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How to Cook Eggs: Easy Ideas

April 30, 2013 at 10:36 pm

“This is my invariable advice to people: Learn how to cook- try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless, and above all have fun!” ― Julia Child, My Life in France For many people, the main thing holding them back from cooking at home is the fear of learning how. Here at the Sargent Choice Nutrition […]

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Brownies Made With Beans? Who Knew!

April 23, 2013 at 4:16 pm

By Julia Brandeis, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Once a month BU’s own Karen Jacobs EdD, OTR/L, CPE, FATOTA hosts the Sargent Choice Test Kitchen-East at the Hillel House Dining Hall on Bay State Road. In addition to featuring Sargent Choice-approved recipes, all foods made are Kosher. All are welcome to come cook, eat, learn, and […]

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Sneaky Flourless Cake Brownies

April 22, 2013 at 8:06 am

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Disclaimer: Technically these aren’t flourless brownies. But stay with me. While these sinfully chocolately bars are not based off of flourless chocolate cake, that’s exactly what they taste like. Okay, continue reading. Picture from Meal Makeover Moms One night while over at Karen Jacob’s Test Kitchen, Karen asked […]

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SC teaches you to read your labels or make your own!

April 18, 2013 at 11:57 am

By Bianca Tamburello, Dietetics Student, Sargent College   Soup can be a fast, nutritious and simple meal to make for those bitter cold nights that are already upon us. But before you reach for the can of soup in your cupboard, read the label! Canned soups and other processed foods are often loaded with sodium. […]

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Make A Difference Monday – Deconstructed

April 16, 2013 at 10:00 pm

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Interested in food sustainability and how it affects the environment, animals, and our own health? On Monday, April 22nd, BU Sustainability is holding the Make a Difference Monday Deconstructed Panel where experts in sustainability will be discussing what it means to eat sustainably and how to do so […]

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Spring Recipes!

April 8, 2013 at 11:28 am

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Now that it’s finally starting to feel like Spring, I couldn’t resist sharing some of Sargent Choice’s best Spring-flavored recipes! Go outside and enjoy the nice weather then invite friends over to make delicious, healthy food. Happy Spring 🙂 Breakfast Nothing is more refreshing to start your day […]

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5-Bean Extreme Chili Recipe

April 4, 2013 at 1:41 pm

By Kimberly Greene, Dietetic Intern Kimberly Greene Intern Looking to spice things up tonight? This amazing chili recipe won’t disappoint. It uses five different kinds of beans, peppers, corn, and sweet potato, as well as some ingredients that may surprise you. The beans provide a great source of lean protein and fiber, which will help […]

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