February 2009

I Overslept!

February 19, 2009

GAH!!! I totally overslept this morning! I had set my alarm for 5:01 AM for an early workout, but somehow, I shut it off and slept another 2 hours! Now, I am frantically running around my apartment trying to get everything done. What a way to start my day!  My morning oats were my tried and [...]

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How to Microwave Veggies

February 18, 2009

I’m a huge fan of cooking veggies in the microwave– it’s fast, easy, and nuking them actually helps retain more vitamins than boiling. However, I realize that this cooking method often gets a bad rap because sometimes the veggies come out tasting all rubbery and weird. The key to firm and flavorful microwavable veggies is [...]

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I’m sure you guys know this already, but food bloggers are extremely intelligent and clever people, especially when it comes to oats! Overnight oats are the best thing since sliced bread! ;-) Ok, so that was incredibly nerdy to say, but you get the idea! Overnight oats are very easy to throw together the night before you …

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Mohegan Sun: Part II

February 17, 2009

Dinner at Todd English’s restaurant, Tuscany, was easily the highlight of our trip to Mohegan Sun. Our meal lasted a leisurely 2.5 hours, and it was delicious from beginning to end! Dinner started with a breadbasket of freshly baked focaccia and a white bean puree and olive tapenade dipping sauce. I ate two pieces of bread with [...]

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When it comes to dining on campus, the Harvard undergrads have it good! Last Friday afternoon, I met with a couple of the staff from Crimson Catering, a division of Harvard University Dining Services (HUDS), to have lunch together. (HUDS, by the way, serves around 18,000 meals each day!) In my new position, I will [...]

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