Tagged: Karen Jacobs

Spice up your humdrum burrito

October 9, 2012 at 10:08 pm

By Bianca Tamburello, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Next time you visit your favorite burrito joint take a close look at the assembly line of ingredients. You’ll probably find the usual suspects of rice, beans, cheese, meat protein, salsa, guacamole and sour cream. The majority of restaurants offer the same underwhelming options, with a small number […]

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Fun with Frittata

September 25, 2012 at 9:44 am

By Bianca Tamburello, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Frittata is a traditional Italian egg-based dish similar to an American omelet or a French quiche. The word frittata may sound quite fancy, but it’s actually very simple and inexpensive to prepare. Frittata is the “go-to” dish at my house when we are far overdue for a trip […]

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Crazed for Cupcakes

September 17, 2012 at 3:58 pm

By Bianca Tamburello, Dietetics Student, Sargent College In the last 5 years, cakes have been kicked aside and cupcakes have taken center stage. From food trucks to dozens of trendy cupcake shops to television shows such as “Cupcake Wars” on the Food Network, cupcakes are inescapable. While many food trends quickly lose stamina, I’m hopeful […]

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Goat Cheese and Good Company

September 10, 2012 at 9:46 am

By Bianca Tamburello, Dietetics Student, Sargent College This Wednesday we kicked off the first Karen Jacobs’ Sargent Choice Test Kitchen of the semester! Karen, the “regulars” and I were thrilled to have about 35 people in Karen’s 100 square foot kitchen.  Although it was a bit cramped, we had a fantastic time making SC Caramelized […]

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Test Kitchen Roundup

May 10, 2012 at 9:52 am

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College   The end of the school year means frantically balancing studying for finals, packing up to go home, and getting in those last couple nights with friends. To take a break from all the craziness that comes with the end of the academic year, here is a roundup […]

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A Nice Krispy Treat!

May 2, 2012 at 3:02 pm

By Josianne Cadieux, Sargent Choice Nutrition Center Dietetic Intern SC Peanut Butter Flax Seed Rice Krispie Treats This week at Karen Jacob’s final Sargent Choice Test Kitchen of the semester, we made SC’s Peanut Butter Flax Seed Rice Krispie Treats. This recipe is a healthier alternative to the traditional rice Krispy treat recipe, which tastes […]

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Post Marathon Monday BBQ: SC’s Black Bean Burgers

April 25, 2012 at 1:18 pm

By Bianca Tamburello, Dietetics Student, Sargent College In Boston, Marathon Monday brings students and area residents out of their homes and into the streets of Boston to cheer on the inspiring athletes running past. Many viewers spend the day outside equipped with coolers and portable grills. With BBQ and burgers on the brain, this week […]

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Karen Jacobs’ Sushi Night

April 12, 2012 at 9:03 am

By Bianca Tamburello, Dietetics Student, Sargent College This week we gathered at Karen Jacobs’ SC Test Kitchen for our biannual sushi night! SC Vegetarian Brown Rice Sushi is one of the most beloved SC recipes. It gives us the opportunity to be creative with vegetable combinations, test new ingredients and create personalized dishes. This week […]

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“KEEN-wah”

April 5, 2012 at 5:12 pm

By Bianca Tamburello, Dietetics Student, Sargent College This week at Karen Jacob’s Sargent Choice Test Kitchen, we made SC’s Quinoa Stir-Fry with Chickpeas and Veggies. Quinoa has recently received more recognition in the past few years for its health benefits and also its obscure pronunciation. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, phonetically it is pronounced “keen-wah.” […]

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The Perfect Tofu Treat

March 27, 2012 at 3:31 pm

By Bianca Tamburello, Dietetics Student, Sargent College This week at the Karen Jacob’s SC Test Kitchen, we made SC Baked Tofu Sticks with Dipping Sauce. Originally, we thought that the tofu sticks would be ideal for a light afternoon snack, but we unanimously agreed that they are delicious and filling enough to be eaten for […]

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