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Sunday, December 13, 2009
Winter Break!
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
This gift that keeps on giving!.....& recycling
The best thing about this item... you will get a lot of use out of it. SO WHAT IS IT?!
YAY! YOUR VERY OWN UCSD RECYCLE BAG!
Each resident has their own, it's washable (rinseable), and it helps UCSD meet its ZERO WASTE goal!
You can put all recyclable items in this bag, and take it to your nearest recycle dumpster or down the hall to the recycle shoot (if you're a Villager).
There's a complete list of all possible items to recycle, as well as items that can't go in the recycling bins on campus.
P.S. See the big plastic bag stuffed with contents in the background of this pic? My roomies and I improvised by using that before we got the recycle bags. We still use it as our community recycle bag, and just empty the recyclables and reuse the bag.
So when you don't have your very own recycle bag provided to you, get creative! IT'S EASY BEING GREEN.
Non-recyclables include hazardous waste aka e-waste, such as microwaves, cell phones, batteries, and light bulbs. Trash, styrofoam, and plastic bags won't work either.
The bag even gives a shout-out to Toby's Spots. Please use Toby's Spots, residents! They're there for YOUR convenience. : )
One last super feature that I absolutely love is...the handle on the bottom of the bag, so you can easily dump out its contents. Sweet!
Happy recycling!
Please let me know if you, your res hall, or your building has not received RECYCLE BAGS yet. I will be happy to make that happen for you. : )
hwilhelm@ucsd.edu
-Hilary
Two more days, and we're done with FINALS!! Finish strong Tritons!!!!
Monday, December 7, 2009
Rainy Days
Friday, December 4, 2009
Study Snacks
When you buy Fair Trade, you participate in a social movement that empowers hard working people in developing countries who dedicate their lives to filling sweetening your tea, brewing your coffee, and keeping you caffeinated for your all nighters.
Dining Services is committed to supporting Fair Trade. Beginning in June 2009, all HDH dining locations started offering Fair Trade coffee, tea and sugar exclusively. There are also Fair Trade choices of ice cream and chocolate.
What does Fair Trade mean?
- Paying farmers a living wage for their harvest.
- Creating direct trade links to farmers and their cooperatives.
- Providing access to affordable credit, helping farmers stay out of debt to local middlemen.
- Promoting sustainable practices such as organic and shade-grown farming, that help protect the environment.
- Fair Trade coffee comes from farmers who have been certified and receive a minimum price for their harvest.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Soy milk has grown on me!
I drank milk for the longest time, and decided to try something different. Actually it was a combination of that reason, and that someone told me that at my age, milk doesn't necessarily benefit my health. : ) Since I knew I could get my calcium from other sources, I decided to give soy milk a chance.
I was hesitant at first because I expected that it wouldn't match the taste of ice cold milk. I was right! It doesn't. That's because it's made from soybeans.
It has its own unique flavor that's still smooth and refreshing. In my opinion, it has a lighter taste than milk, which I like.So I found a yummy replacement that also acts as a great source of protein.
I was just happy I didn't have to kick my late night cereal-for-dinner habit. :)
You can find the Silk brand of soy milk at Place and Markets in The Village, Roger's, and Goody's.
Perhaps you can try it as a substitute ingredient, while baking cookies, or just as a complement to oatmeal and cereal.Since the holidays are coming up, use soy milk in your favorite hot beverage, such as coffee or hot cocoa. Yum!
Let me know how your recipe turns out if you choose to use soy milk.
I use soy milk in moderation though because it's not the end-all perfect source of protein. I try to mix up my diet with different sources of nutrients from different foods.
If you're interested in the debate on whether soy is as beneficial a product as it's marketed to be, check out these links:
http://vegetarian.about.com/od/vegetarianvegan101/f/MilkSubstitutes.htm
The first one praises the benefits of soy, while the second link hosts a forum for discussion on soy as part of our diets.
http://caloriecount.about.com/soy-estrogen-men-ft36304
I would love to hear your feedback on these links, or any of your personal findings and opinions on the subject.Live well.
-Hilary : )
Monday, November 30, 2009
Morning Sunshine!
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Thanksgiving Break!
San Diego Airport to Peterson Hall | |
Day/Date | Departure Times |
Thanksgiving break 2009 Sunday, Nov. 29 | 10 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 4 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 10 p.m. |
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Kombucha!
- Digestion
- Metabolism
- Immune System
- Appetite control
- Weight Control
- Liver Function
- Body Alkalinity
- Anti-Aging
- Cell Intergrity
- Healthy Skin and Hair
Monday, November 23, 2009
So You Wanna be a Model?!
Interested? Email bmccue@ucsd.edu with your:
* Name
* Contact phone #
* The college/facility you reside in
* Day of the week and time of day best for you (generally speaking, Tu-Fri, 9 am to 3 pm).
* Be sure to check with your roomies and friends you may want to include.
* Why you think you/your room/friends should be photographed (you can also include a photo of your room setup if you like!)
Friday, November 20, 2009
Monthly Cup of Green, Peace
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Yay for Vegan Options!
Being that I was out to lunch with my fellow EcoNaut, Jessica, I told her how good the dish was. She decided to try it out herself! There was no doubt that the meal had an incredibly fresh and tangy flavor that complimented the herb seasoning, but I was eager to hear whether it was up to par from the ultimate Vegan herself.
Jess did give the Portobello and veggie dish the official Vegan stamp of approval!
An additional side, such as rice or tortillas, really made the Ratatoullie a legitimate tummy-filler. It was so rich in flavor that I would recommend it to anyone interested in an all-around-fantastic meal. :)
Great job Cafe V! Keep those awesome veg dishes coming!
Choose to replenish your body with food that keeps it going, not junk that slows it down. Dining Services makes it easy!
Stay happy and healthy : )
Monday, November 16, 2009
Clean and Warm
Friday, November 13, 2009
First "Monthly Cup of Green" with Mark Lovett
HI EVERYONE!!!
Come to our first Monthly Cup of Green!
Mark Lovett from Global Patriot will join us to talk about water as a global issue and how each one of us can make a difference. (He is awesome!)
We’ll have Fair Trade coffee and tea, and some yummy munchies... tell your friends!
Check out Global Patriot's website, and join their facebook group:
Foodworx, Fame, and more!
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Get the Scoop! Check out the Dining Events Calendar!
So I'm sure many of you have heard of Taco Tuesdays at off-campus places like El Torito.....
But are you familiar with Torta Tuesdays during November right here at UCSD? Yep! Every Tuesday, you can expect tortas (delicious Mexican sandwiches) at Canyon Vista (CV) on the Warren College campus.
How did I discover such crucial information?
I checked out the Dining Events Calendar, which you can access here:
http://hdh.ucsd.edu/diningservices/events.pdf
There's always something new and exciting happening in Dining! So check out the calendar, which currently has events posted for November, December, and January.
And fyi students...
Tomorrow (Thurs. 12th) is Nacho Day in all Dining restaurants, and Steak and Chop Night at Ocean View Terrace (OVT). Woohoo!
If you happen to check out either of these events tomorrow, let me know what you thought of them by contacting me at hwilhelm@ucsd.edu.
Enjoy ; )
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Making The Most Of Break
So here comes the first big (and small) break for UC San Diego students... will you be leaving campus?
If you are, here are some ideas and thoughts to help you maximize your travels!
You and your roommates (triple, double) should lock everything up... don't leave valuables!
VERY IMPORTANT: before you go make sure things like food and trash are taken out so you don’t have mess or smell to come back to! Drop your dishes at Toby's Spot, located at ResHalls throughout campus... that way you don't have to walk everything back to the Dining restaurant.
For people traveling to the San Diego airport you can use your bus pass and take the 150 to the 923.
So what if you are staying? What will you be doing for food? Well…
Make sure you are prepared-- all dining locations will be closed from the 26th to the 28th.
And as for our midweek break, Veteran's Day, be warned that the Dining Halls have different hours:
Café V: 10am -9pm
Foodworx: 10am- 11pm
OVT: 10am-9pm
CV: 10am-8pm
Rodgers: 8pm-Midnight
Plaza: 9am-9pm
Earls: 9am-1am
Goodys: 9am-1am
The Village: 9am-1am
And lastly, no matter what you do, make it safe and fun =]
Angela M. Cooper
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Vegetarian/Vegan Living at UCSD
• Roasted Vegetable Primavera with Tomato Basil Sauce
• Vegetarian Rolled Tacos with Brown Rice and Black Beans
• Thai Rice Salad with Herbs
• Elise's Sesame Noodles
• LiveWell Soba Noodles with vegetables
• LiveWell Whole Wheat Linguini with Roasted Vegetables
• LiveWell Spaghetti Marguerite
• Black-Eyed Pea Gumbo
• Portobello with Rataouille
• Tofu Ratatouille
• LiveWell Pasta Alla Casalinga
Due to the smaller demand for vegan dishes, there are times when the appropriate strategy for vegan students is to ask for a modification to a vegetarian dish. The best way to get a vegan option in a DS restaurant, especially if one is not readily available, is to ask for assistance from the manager on duty!
I gotta EAT! Find out HOW to know WHERE to go and WHEN.
I'm sure many of you already know the hours your favorite Dining Services (DS) restaurants are open-- in fact, you might even plan your day around these hours to ensure you have a chance to grab a meal.
One of my favorite dining halls is Cafe Ventanas in ERC. The location is close to where I live (The Village), so it's super convenient. If you don't happen to live near there, but want to check out Cafe Ventanas one of these days, their regular hours are:
- M-F: 7am to 9pm
- Sat-Sun: 10am to 9pm
Veteran's Day:
- 11/11: 10am - 9pm
Thanksgiving Break:
- 11/25: 7am - 1:30pm
- 11/26-11/28: Closed
- 11/29: 5pm - 9pm
Winter Break:
- 12/12: 7am - 1:30pm
- 12/13-1/2: Closed
- 1/3: 12pm - 9pm
It's beneficial to be as aware of dining hours as you are of library hours.
Curious to see who the other managers are? You can find their pics, contact info, and the hours of operation for the other 10 or so dining halls and markets on campus by visiting:
http://hdh.ucsd.edu/diningservices/hours.asp
Hang in there guys! More than halfway through fall quarter, and you're doing great!
Monday, November 2, 2009
Fishy!
Sunday, I got a fish. I was told I could have one in the dorm, so after checking with my RA, I got one. It is a Beta and his name is Napoleon. I was always told that while living on campus I couldn’t have a pet, but here we are able to have fish. It is really nice being able to have a non-judgmental companion, not to mention I missed my other pets at home. The rule for Resident Halls and Apartments, is no more than a one gallon tank per person.
But don’t forget this is a living thing and you, only you, are responsible for taking care of it! So remember to get food, Petsmart is in the Ralphs plaza and you can use your ID to take a bus over there!
Angela =]
Friday, October 30, 2009
Good Places to Study!
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