Tagged: Sargent Choice Nutrition Center

MTV star soon to appear at Sargent Choice Night

September 20, 2012 at 9:23 am

With the first Sargent Choice Night of the year only a week away, we think it is fitting to start getting you guys excited by introducing you to Executive Chef Michael, the man responsible for spoiling us with college food fit for a restaurant. By Bianca Tamburello, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Okay, well maybe he’s […]

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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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Not Just Water

September 8, 2012 at 1:11 pm

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Think watermelon is just water? Think again. According to the George Mateljan Foundation at Whole Foods, one cup of watermelon contains approximately 20% of your daily vit C as well as 17% of your daily vit A. It also has a small amount of potassium and magnesium. One […]

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Sustainable Events

September 6, 2012 at 6:55 pm

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Here at BU we pride ourselves on being a green environment. From recycling and compost bins to Make a Difference Monday to energy-conserving light bulbs, there are many ways in which BU practices sustainability. For a full list be sure to check out BU Sustainability’s awesome website! BU […]

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A Peach Recipe Worth Repeating

September 4, 2012 at 2:28 pm

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College I hope move in weekend wasn’t too stressful! Last year we posted about a turnip with a strange name: kohlrabi. That post also included an insanely easy and delicious peach recipe. I couldn’t help myself and had to re-post it here, so if you didn’t get around to […]

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Best of the Foodweb: NPR’s The Salt

August 29, 2012 at 12:25 pm

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College What do you get when you combine excellent journalism with food: NPR’s The Salt. Unlike many food articles today, The Salt features researched posts that are driven by food news, not diet crazes. While you won’t find a recipe for dinner tonight or pictures that make your mouth […]

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CSA: Potato, the American Classic

August 27, 2012 at 5:21 pm

This week’s CSA box included: — 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes — 2 lbs. Sweet Peppers — 2 Eggplant — 2 lbs. Tomatoes — 2 lbs. Potatoes — 8 ears Corn — 1 lb. Beans — 1 head Lettuce As always, I looked over the list of this week’s goodies and for the first time wondered […]

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Gluten Free: Hype or Health?

August 23, 2012 at 11:44 am

By Allison Mars, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Walking down the grocery store aisles it’s hard not to notice all the new health claims in bright lettering on some packaged foods “Low fat!” “No cholesterol!” but lately there’s been a new label that’s been gaining a lot of attention, “Gluten-Free”. Almost every product that is gluten […]

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Eggplant Parm: A Sargent Choice Favorite

August 20, 2012 at 8:16 am

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College This Week’s CSA Box: — 1 Melon — 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes — 5 Frying Peppers — 2 Cucumbers — 1 large Eggplant — 2 lbs. Early Girl Tomatoes — 8 ears Corn — 1 lb. Beans In case you missed it last year, or didn’t get a […]

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