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South Dining Hall Plate Waste Reduces by 15%

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Student volunteers recently helped measure the tray waste in both the North and South Dining Halls.  This measurement has been occurring…

Eating Mindfully

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Too often we are engaged in many other activities at meal time and as such we are never fully aware or present for our meal.  We may be working…

Mother of the Huddle

BY: COLLEEN O’CONNOR FOR NDWORKS

Forty-four years ago, Helen Hiatt came to the Huddle for a job interview. “I thought I would be there for an hour or so, but the manager at that time, Mr. Farrell, asked me if I could start that day,” said Hiatt. She has been at the Huddle…

Local Chef a Finalist

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Executive Chef Don Miller, CEC, AAC, CCE, of Notre Dame Food Services was honored to be named as one of 15 finalists for the 2011 Chefs

Zoye Oil

Zeeland Farm Services is the provider of Notre Dame Food Services cooking oils.  Zoye oil is a great choice, produced sustainably from 100% locally grown soybeans.  This locally produced oil provides the health benefits of Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids, and much more.

Locally Grown

Greenfields Launches Fall Menu

With the leaves changing color and football season in full swing, we know that fall is upon us.  With this change, Greenfields is offering a new menu showcasing fall specialties.  Available now, this menu offers seasonal items such as Harvest Stew, a blend of winter squash, sweet potatoes,…

1,000 Pounds of Tomatoes

The Notre Dame Campus Community garden may have touched you even if you have never been there.

Grow Irish! The Campus Community Garden helps to improve the quality of like on campus by giving access to

  • fresh local produce
  • fresh air and exercise (recreation and therapy)
  • a wider network of people

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Recker’s Launches Tandoori Location

September 3rd was not only the premier of the 2011 Fighting Irish Football Team; it was also the premier of the newest food service concept on campus.  Recker’s launched its Tandoori station just South of South Dining Hall.  This concept is available game days only.…

Dining Hall Meal Service Continues to Grow

Notre Dame Food Services dining halls reached record counts* again during the 2010-2011 academic year.  The combined efforts of both North and South Dining Hall served over 2 million meals last year hitting an all-time high of 2,140,000 meals served.  This number is up by 20,000 meals from…

Sustainability Results for Notre Dame Food Services 2011

Notre Dame Food Services is proud to announce many accomplishments from the past academic year in the area of sustainability.  We continue to make great strides in waste reduction and sustainable purchasing.

Over the course of the 2010-2011 academic year, the amount of trash that we…