Subject: This Week in Dining for 12 / 11-17 / 2006
Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2006 17:07:52 -0500 (EST)
From: Housing and Dining Services <plaid@andrew.cmu.edu>
To: <Mealplan-Mailing-List@listserv.housing.cmu.edu>
THIS WEEK IN DINING
DECEMBER 11 - 17, 2006
This newsletter is available via PDF at:
http://www.cmu.edu/dining/pdfs/thisWeek/TWIDdec11_17.pdf
Well, it is that time of year again... finals are here. While you are
spending the next week or so taking those final exams and turning in your
final project, don’t forget to use your meal plan! This week, check
out the extended hours, free coffee, half-priced desserts and the special
pro-rated meal plans. Good luck, and we'll be back next week with our
final
installment for the semester.
OPEN 24 HOURS, FREE COFFEE and HALF PRICE DESSERTS!
As you are spending that extra time studying and working on projects,
The
Underground (Morewood Gardens) and the Maggie Murph Café (Hunt
Library) are
going to be open 24 hours.
Underground open 24/7 Sunday, 12/10 - Tuesday, 12/19.
Maggie Murph Café's schedule is as follows:
Open 24 hours, Sunday, Dec 10 @ 10am - Friday night, Dec 15 @ midnight
Saturday, Dec 16, 9 am-midnight
Open 24 hours, Sunday, Dec 17 @ 10 am - Tuesday, Dec 19 @ 6pm
Wednesday, Dec 20, 8am-6pm
Maggie Murph is also running some discount specials for finals, so stop
and
pick up a coupon today!
In addition to their late hours, both The Underground and Skibo Café
are
offering specials for coffee and desserts. FREE COFFEE is available at
both locations starting at 8pm each night. Skibo's free coffee lasts until
it closes (2am), and The Underground's free coffee runs until 8am each
morning. If you are looking for something for your sweet tooth, both The
Underground and Skibo are going to have HALF-OFF DESSERTS. The Underground
will offer this special on Wednesday (12/13) and Saturday (12/16) from
9pm – 11pm (or while supplies last). Skibo will have the desserts
half-off on Thursday (12/14) and Sunday (12/17) from 8pm – 11pm,
also while supplies last.
FINALS AND WINTER BREAK HOURS
In addition to these special hours being updated at applicable locations,
we're also posting the Winter Break Hours on our website @
http://www.cmu.edu/dining/locations/hours-winterbreak.html. Please note
these new hours are in effect 12/17/06 - 1/14/07, the weekend Residence
Houses will reopen for all students.
MITCHELL’S MAINSTREET MARKET and ASIANA, both located in the Newell-Simon
atrium, are going to be closing early this Wednesday at 2pm and Friday
at
3pm.
The other changes caused by the holiday break are the MEAL PLAN PRO RATES
for Plaid plans. Those plans with meal blocks and DineX on two-week cycles
will have the following values for the short meal plan period that ends
Tuesday evening. They are as follows:
Plan Type - Block Meals - DineXtra
Green A3 - 23 - $21.58
Green A4 - 21 - $30.46
Green A5 - 19 - $39.35
Green A6 - 17 - $48.23
Blue A3 - 21 - $21.58
Blue A4 - 19 - $30.46
Blue A5 - 17 - $39.35
Blue A6 - 15 - $48.23
Red A3 - 19 - $21.58
Red A4 - 17 - $30.46
Red A5 - 15 - $39.35
Red A6 - 13 - $48.23
Commuter - 6 - $5.08
All of this information is posted at each dining location and at
http://www.cmu.edu/dining/, so please ask your cashier or email us
(plaid@andrew.cmu.edu) with any questions!
PREMIUM ENTRÉES
BENTO BOWL has the popular Bento House Special which consists of: Shrimp,
Scallops, Squid & Steak over Lo Mein Noodles. The SEQUOIA GRILLE is
featuring an Italian Burger with Ham, Salami & Chipotle Mayo on Ciabatta
Bread.
Not in the mood for a premium entrée this week? Both locations
have many
other hot and made-to-order items on the menu. As always, you can enjoy
a
premium entrée as a block with a few additional dollars of DineXtra.
This week's all you care to eat special event is the annual ALMOST MIDNIGHT
BREAKFAST. Visit us this Tuesday in the Rangos Ballroom from 9am-midnight
for an assortment of breakfast goodies, fresh fruit, pastries, and
made-to-order omelets. Stop by to recharge after the first two days of
finals and prepare yourself for a productive Reading Day.
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News from the Nutritionist
Energizing Exam Time:
What you eat during exam-time impacts your energy and alertness. By choosing
snacks and meals that contain all three energy providing nutrient groups,
protein, carbohydrates, and fats, you can maximize your ability to study.
Try some of these options:
o Cottage cheese and fresh fruit
o Low-fat cheese and reduced fat crackers
o Peanut butter, reduced fat crackers and fat-free milk
o Cheese stick (choose those with 4-6g fat/serving) and fresh or
dried fruit
o Baked tortilla chips with bean dip or hummus
o Ham, turkey or roast beef sandwich
o Tuna and crackers or a tuna sandwich
o Chicken and egg salad sandwiches made with light mayonnaise and
whole wheat bread
Save time and clean up with this easy recipe...
Microwave Scrambled Eggs with Toast or a Bagel:
Spray a microwavable glass bowl with oil. Add eggs and beat lightly in
the
bowl. (The bowl should be large enough to allow the eggs to rise up when
heated.) Cook at medium high temperature for 1-2 minutes or until you
see
the eggs bubble up. Remove them when they are just past the runny stage
(just starting to thicken). Do not overcook! Take them out of the microwave
and let them sit 1-2 minutes. Caution: bowl will be hot. The eggs will
set
and look like the stove top variety! Try adding some grated cheese or
chopped green vegetables (shop at the UC salad Bar!) before cooking for
a zestier taste. Serve with multi-grain toast or a bagel.
Good luck with finals and have a safe and relaxing break.
Happy Eating,
Paula Martin, RD, LDN
Have a nutrition question? askrd@andrew.cmu.edu
(Information adapted from Apple Promotions, College Handouts 1, 2000)
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Good luck with your finals and have a great semester break!
Regards,
Housing and Dining Services
Carnegie Mellon University
1060 Morewood Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone: 412-268-2139
plaid@andrew.cmu.edu
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