May is packed with food-centric holidays like National Brisket Day and National Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day, which means there’s plenty of opportunity to engage diners in the coming weeks.
This is the perfect day to highlight breakfast offerings. Last year, Washington State University did just that by inviting students to pair a glass of orange juice with selections from its breakfast menu.
Oklahoma State University celebrated this Mexican holiday by serving up chips and guac. The dining services team also shared its guac recipe for students who weren’t on campus.
The University of Central Missouri celebrated this holiday last year with a Mother’s Day brunch. The team served up sweet treats like cinnamon rolls and cupcakes.
National Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day (May 21)
There might be no better time to highlight your operation's nutritious fare. On this day, the dining team at Missouri State University has invited students to stop by its salad bar.
Finals are quickly approaching as the academic year comes to a close. To reward diners with a little brain fuel, the University of Texas at Austin’s dining team has offered customizable finals survival kits. It also hosted a build-your-own popcorn bar to help students “pop into finals.”
The endlessly colorful cuisine of Mexico is always in season, but Cinco de Mayo is a great time to bring some new recipes to the party, starting with El Rio Picante, an alternative marg, and finishing with DIY churro sundaes.
Last summer, a group of college and healthcare chefs came together at the University of Michigan for FoodService Director’s 2023 Culinary Immersion. Here are some of the recipes they developed.
Kara Blanton recently took on her late father’s role of senior concessions manager at Murray State University Dining. Here’s a look at how she continues her father's legacy.