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Test Kitchen: Kale & Quinoa Salad
By Jay Patruno, Sargent Choice Ambassador & Freshman Dietetics Student Nothing is better on a hot summer day than a refreshing salad. So on a muggy October evening a salad turned out to be the best snack. Sargent Choice’s kale and quinoa salad with citrus dressing is a simple, fun recipe... More
Test Kitchen: Banana Pancakes
By Caroline Patrick, Graduate Nutrition Student October exams stressing you out? No need! I’ve got the remedy. Put on Jack Johnson’s “Banana Pancakes” and take his advice: pretend it’s the weekend and start flipping pancakes. Sargent Choice has got you covered with worry-free banana pancakes that take a hearty... More
Test Kitchen: Tofu Taco Tuesday
By Caroline Patrick, Graduate Nutrition Student Tofu taco Tuesdays, anyone? I know it’s the month of ghosts and ghouls, but don’t let the tofu scare you away. These things were deliciously taco-licious. At Wednesday night’s Test Kitchen we had our first rendezvous of the season with tofu, and we were lucky... More
Sargent Choice Test Kitchen in the News!
(photo credit: Daily Free Press) Last week BU's own Daily Free Press wrote a wonderful article about the Sargent Choice Test Kitchen. We are truly honored that Sargent OT Professor, Karen Jacobs invites us and BU students into her apartment weekly to cook up new (and a few old favorite) Sargent... More
Sargent Choice Night Success!
Last night we celebrated another successful Sargent Choice Night here at BU. Here are some of the highlights. Our student ambassadors Kylie and Jesse with dietitian Lauren Ferraro enjoying their night Jim the Baker at West Campus showing off his Whole Grain Vanilla Cupcakes Speaking of those cupcakes - delicious! Mixed Berry Parfaits And... More
Test Kitchen: Morning Glory Muffins
By Caroline Patrick, Graduate Nutrition Student Carrots, coconut, and raisins—OH MY! Glorify your breakfast routine with these easy Morning Glory Muffins. They’ll ignite your day and fuel you through lunchtime. I was beyond excited to give this carrot cake-esque recipe a go and boy was it worth the hype. A gentle disclaimer:... More
Behind the Scenes: Planning for Sargent Choice Night
Each August our Sargent Choice Registered Dietitians sit down with the culinary dream team at BU Dining Services to start planning for Sargent Choice Night. If you don’t know about Sargent Choice Night, mark your calendar for this Thursday - September 25th, it’s the one night each semester where everything... More
Test Kitchen: Vegetable Fried Rice
By Caroline Patrick, Graduate Nutrition Student HALT—don’t toss that old rice! Did you know that fried rice actually originated as a solution to leftover rice and other odds and ends found in the refrigerator? Thus, there are countless versions of this tried and true dish that include both meats and/or vegetables. Fried... More
The Importance of Thoughtful Eating
By Kathleen Meehan, Sargent Choice Nutrition Center RD How often do you practice thoughtful eating? Although we wouldn’t be able to function without food, it lands on the bottom of our to do lists all too frequently. Then, we are left to go hungry or choose whatever is available nearby – often... More
Test Kitchen: Whole-Wheat Zucchini Bread
By Caroline Patrick, Graduate Nutrition Student This week students returned to the Charles River Campus, leaving behind lazy sunny days and the comforts of home. But, alas no need to worry—zucchini bread can sweeten the transition. This indulgence is Sargent Choice approved and will have you feeling better before you can say “Dean... More