Sunday, September 11, 2011

UW-L Dining Services Highlights Local, Healthy Foods

Eat Local Week at UW-L – Sept. 12–16

from UW-L's Campus Connection

Buying quality, fresh, sustainable ingredients is a high priority for UW-L Dining Services, and with September being Eat Local Month, Dining Services is dedicating a week to feature local foods from regional suppliers.

Highlights of the week include:

  • Eat Local Special Dinner – 4-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, Whitney Center, All You Can Eat dining room. Everyone welcome. You do not have to be on a meal plan. Cost: $11.08 (includes tax).
  • Wellness Day Kick-Off at The Galley – 11 a.m.–1 p.m.Wednesday, Sept. 14. Free samples featuring local products. Every Wednesday following Dining Services will offer Wellness Days at The Galley featuring specials from the Terra Ve (vegan/vegetarian) station.
  • Cheese Curd Thursday at The Galley – Thursday, Sept. 15, at Smashers. Enjoy fresh lightly battered cheese curds from Ellsworth Creamery, $1.99 (special one-time introductory price).
  • Farmer’s Market at The Galley – 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16
  • Breakfast for Lunch Special at The Galley – 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16. Join Executive Chef Randy Hanson as he prepares breakfast for lunch with local ingredients.
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