Bon Voyage Spring.... Hello Summer

Phew! You officially made it through your 2013-2014 academic year. Job well done.

Now that spring quarter is behind you, it’s time to focus on taking some well-deserved R&R.

 

For those of you returning for summer school, be sure to check out our dining hours page to see which locations are open nearest your classes to grab a bite to eat. http://hdh.ucsd.edu/DiningMenus/hours.aspx

If you're interested in healthy meal planning during the summer months, feel free to shoot me an email or request an appointment (https://hdh.ucsd.edu/tastebuds/meettheRD/). I would be happy to meet with you and help you with this process.

Have a wonderful summer.  See you in the fall!  

Watermelon Drop 2014: Celebrating 50 years!

Looking for something to do tomorrow around noon? Well, head over to Revelle and be a part of the 50^th annual watermelon drop!

The watermelon drop began in 1965 when students were asked on a physics exam to find the terminal velocity of an object.  Enter… the watermelon!  Students measured the distance the watermelon pieces traveled from the center point of the splat -- talk about hands on learning!

Though tomorrow will be filled with the demise of one watermelon, there is plenty of this fabulous fresh fruit to go around for onlookers.  Be sure to stop by and grab a sample of this nutrient powerhouse.

Watermelon is an excellent source of lycopene, an important phytonutrient that promotes cardiovascular and bone health. The longer you allow your watermelon to ripen (aka the pinker it gets), the higher the lycopene content. So, let that watermelon age a few days on the counter before cutting into it.

Don’t worry if you can’t make it out to the event to grab a slice. Dining Services has watermelon available morning, noon and night in the Units and Markets, precut for added convenience.

Best of luck this weekend as your continue your studying for finals! Be sure to stop into the De-Stress Brunch at the Dining Unit closest to you this Sunday, June 8^th from 10am-2pm, to relax your mind and enjoy a chocolaty treat with your friends.

Interested in learning more about a particular topic? Feel free to email me at tastebuds@ucsd.edu or follow HDH on twitter & check Facebook for upcoming events featuring the Taste Buds!