Loras College Dining Services

Today is ! If the weather permits grab some friends and find a nice spot to squat and eat outside today!

When you need a break, but don’t want to feel guilty about not being “productive,” de-clutter your study space. Even if you only minutes, organizing your desk can help clear your mind—and stay more focused on the task ahead.

Who’s fired up for grill season? Cut up and season some fresh veggies and take them to your next cookout to add some colorful, healthy flavor.

Fresh from the farm to your table, discover the beauty of locally-grown, seasonal ! Summertime roadside stands and farmers markets are great places to get excited about National Fruits and Vegetables Month!

Did you know dairy farmers measure milk in pounds and it takes just over 21 pounds to make one pound of butter.

Farmers’ markets offer a variety of in-season, fresh fruits and vegetables—along with a chance to . Win-win!

"How can you tell your Bell Pepper is Male or Female? Flip it over!
3 bumps = male (less seeds are better to cook with)
4 bumps = female (more seeds but are sweeter raw)
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Omelette you finish, but eggs-pect some egg-cellent puns for today!

Grab a glass of something summery! Try this spritzer made with cucumbers, mint, lime juice, a little vinegar, and seltzer. below.

Cucumber Lime
Spritzer (Makes 8 1-cup servings)
2 C cucumber, diced
1/2 C seasoned rice wine vinegar
1/3 C sugar
1/4 C fresh mint leaves chopped
1 T fresh lime juice
6 C seltzer or sparkling water
Garnish: Cucumber slices and mint leaves

-Place first 5
ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

-Fill glasses with ice,
add 1/4 C cucumber puree and 3/4 C seltzer to each.

-Garnish with
slices and leaves and in style!

It’s strawberry season! Whether they're topping your morning granola, sweetening up your salad at lunch, or boosting your afternoon snack, these bright red berries never fail to deliver flavor, color, and vitamin C.