Wednesday, March 24, 2010

On The Go


Let’s be real. We’re in college. Who really has time to wait in line for a hot meal every time there hungry? Don’t get me wrong, a hot meal is treasured by any college goer deprived of tasty, wholesome home-cooked meals. But, to wait as your food is prepared just isn’t always feasible. Especially during peak eating times. There are those days when you have two tests, a paper due at three, and on top of that you’re printer stops working. Waiting in a line is the very last thing you have written on the list of things you’d like to do. However, how can you possible get your hands on that much needed food without waiting in line? Easy: the pre-prepared food freezer.

Upon first hearing about already-made food, appetizing and delicious might be the last two adjectives on your mind. You may picture pre-packaged sandwiches and potato salads sitting in the same freezer for days on end. However, that is not the case. In Mabee and Coates there are convenient, open freezer sections with a multitude of freshly made snack and light meals to choose from when you’re on the go. Ranging from small packages of sushi, to cups of fruit, this section is sure to hit the spot when you don’t have time for a full meal. I know that when I’m late to my first class in the mornings, I always grab a cup of cantaloupe from this section- it’s a life saver. So next time you have one hundred things to do, and you just need something fast and easy, check out this section. It’s sure to make your life easier.

Subscribe to my RSS Feed!

Subscribe to my iTunes!



Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Trinity Italiano


As one makes the rounds around Mabee Dining Hall, one may find that they are not in the adventurous mood at all. Perhaps you’ve had enough sushi, health food, and sandwiches that you can stand and what you really want is something that you know and love. Well, have I got the line for you. The pasta line is the perfect solution to this problem. Far from being scary or foreign or new, the pasta line cooks warm pasta to order just like your mom used to. Warm and hardy, the pasta from the pasta line is the perfect comfort food at the end of a long day.

One of my favorite parts about this line is that you are able to customize you dish any way you like, similar to most lines in Mabee. You usually get a choice of three different noodle types, at least one being wheat, for those of us watching our figures. Then, you are able to add an array of spices ranging from pepper to crushed garlic. As you hand your plate off to the cook behind the counter, you get to choose from meats like meatballs, chicken, and pepperoni, as well as sauces like marinara, pesto, and alfredo. The combinations are endless. So, next time you’re craving Mom’s warm, homemade spaghetti, check out the pasta line. It’s sure to warm you up and hit the spot.