Dining Services 2016 Culinary Olympics Winners

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Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2016 culinary contests.

Recipe Contest

 

Appetizers

 

1st Place

“Hair of the dog, gruff nod to breakfast at noon”

Kristina Breuninger

 

2nd Place

Lamb and Red Lentil Soup

Alexis Saucier

 

3rd Place

Captain of the Sea

Donna Johnston

 

Entrée’s

 

1st Place

Shrimp with Squid and Carrot Pastas with Brown Butter Sage Sauce

Alexis Saucier

 

2nd place

Pesto Encrusted Sword Fish Filet with Tomato Beurre Blanc

Mathew Nichols

 

3rd Place

Coq au Vin

Charlie String

 

Desserts

 

1st Place

Death by Poe-Chocolate

Hector Vega

 

2nd Place

“Gluten Free Honey Lavender Croquembouche”

Kristina Breuninger

 

3rd Place

 

Gluten Free Almond Cake with Salted Caramel Earl Grey Ice Cream

Alexis Saucier

 

 

Boiling Point Competition

 

Mystery Basket: Alligator, Sunchokes, Anchovies, Buddha’s Hand, Apple Pie.

Additional Twists: Chocolate Syrup, Coriander Pesto, Mango Pesto

 

1st Place

 

Team 6 Union Street Market

Richard Granja, Omayra Quiles, Peter Diani

Potato Sunchoke Cake w/white balsamic Anchovie

Bruchia

Gator & French Toast w/Mango Chutney Maple Drizzle

Apple Chutney wontons w/Maple Whipped Cream

 

 

2nd Place

 

Team 4 Central Production Kitchen

Sean FitzGerald, Melissa Grindal, Heidi Howlett

 

Budda Canapee w/Roasted Harvest Pie

Plated w/ a Cognac Gastrique

Gator Tika Kabob w/a cucumber fresh salad

Summer time sunchoke and anchovies, fresh citrus zest

 

 

3rd Place

 

Team 11Gelfenbien

Lucinda Simms, Donna Johnston, Scott Chapman

 

Alligator Spring Roll w/Apricot Gaina Glaze

Apple Pie & Anchovies Wonton

Budda’s Citrus Parfait w/Chocolate & Apple Pie Crumble

 

 

Program 2016 Judges-Final

http://dining.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/125/2016/01/2016culinaryolympicwinners.docx

MyUConn App

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New and Improved MyUConn Mobile App

UITS has launched a revamped version of myUConn, the university’s mobile app and a connection to campus and course information.

The new myUConn app, powered by Kurogo, focuses on enhancing the mobile experience:

  • It works on any size Android and iOS device. You can download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
  • For other types of phones and tablets, you can access the same functionality on the mobile site:  https://my.uconn.edu/
  • Current myUConn HD iPad/Andriod tablet users are encouraged to remove their existing app and download this release of myUConn.

This version of the myUConn app also includes a new maintenance module, which integrates with Facilities Operations’ IT systems. With this new module, you can notify Facilities Operations of maintenance and repair items in dorms and around campus. With intelligent location services included in the module, you can pinpoint the problem, even if you are unsure of the exact site.

More modules as well as improved features are coming. You can learn more at http://mobile.uconn.edu

For more information, contact: Mobile Team at mobiledev@uconn.edu

Summer Residential Meal Plan Information

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Summer meal plans run from Monday, May 11th – Friday, August 28th. The following residential  dining units will be open:

  • South: May 18th – July 3rd (Closed 7/4)
  • McMahon: July 5th – August 8th
  • South: August 9th – August 28th

Hours of operation:

  • Breakfast: 7:00am – 9:30am,
  • Lunch: 11:30am – 2:00pm
  • Dinner: 4:15pm – 7:15pm

If you can’t make it to any of your meals because of scheduling, you may request a bag meal. Please call 860-486-3128 for more information.

Farm Fresh Market Season Begins Thursday, May 21st

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Dining Services’ Farm Fresh Market season will begin on Thursday, May 21st from 11:30am – 1:30pm on Fairfield Way and will run every Thursday (except July 2nd) through September 10th; then change to Fridays, September 18th and September 25th. This cash only market will offer fresh local produce from our own Spring Valley Student Farm and other local farms, baked goods from our Not Just Desserts Bakery, local honey and many other local products each week. Stop by during your lunch break and see what’s available.

Retail Summer Hours of Operation

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Spring is here, the end of semester is at hand and summer will be here momentarily. Dining Services’ retail operations will be going to summer hour schedules beginning on various dates in May. You can find the hours at this link. NOTE: Change in hours for USM on August 26th and 27th: USM will close at 2:30pm.

Dining Services Wins Gold Award in NACUFS Contest

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UConn Dining Services has won the Gold Award for the Best Local Foods Recipe in the 2015 NACUFS (National Association of College and Food Service) Nutrition Awards contest! Open to all institutional members of the association, the goal of the Best Local Foods Recipe Contest is to recognize and encourage the use of locally produced foods in the menus of NACUFS member institutions. The winning recipe, served at Chuck & Augie’s, is “Sweet Potato Gnocci with Applewood Smoked Bacon, Green Peas, Granny Smith Apples and Cremini Mushrooms”. You will find the recipe here.