And the winner is ... 🎉🎉 Join us in congratulating Sous Chef Samuel Parsons, the proud winner of our Whole Grain Madness competition! His incredible creation, the Taste of Spring Quinoa Salad Bowl, wowed our guests and was rated the highest dish, taking the top spot.
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 26 — this delicious and healthy dish will be featured all around campus! Don't miss the chance to savor this sensational salad and celebrate our talented chef. Bring your friends and enjoy a taste of spring that you won’t want to miss! 🌱🥗✨
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Join us to celebrate Whole Grain Madness in March!
March is National Nutrition Month, and MSU Culinary Services is hosting a friendly competition among five MSU chefs across campus to showcase the versatility and flavors of whole grains. Each recipe is crafted to incorporate nutrition, health and delicious taste.
Menu/Recipes, Competitors, and Competition
Our five chefs have prepared a special recipe featuring a specific whole grain. Below is the schedule for when each dish will be served on campus.
From Monday, March 10, through Friday, March 14, you can try one or all the dishes by visiting each dining location on the designated day.
Rating Survey
Afterward, please use our Whole Grain Madness (links coming soon) surveys on Qualtrics to rate your experience and let us know what you think!
The chef and recipe with the highest rating will be announced as the winner on Monday, March 17. The winning dish will be served across campus on Wednesday, March 26, for everyone to enjoy.
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MONDAY, MARCH 10
Tofu Pad Thai Over Brown Rice
Sous Chef Douglas Reska
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Location/Meal Time:
- South Pointe at Case: Dinner, Great Lakes Plate
- Holden Dining: Dinner, Grab & Go
TUESDAY, MARCH 11
Taste of Spring Quinoa Salad Bowl
Sous Chef Samuel Parsons
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Location/Meal Time:
- Brody Square: Dinner, Homestyle
- Heritage Commons at Landon: Dinner, Global Flavors
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12
Mediterranean Barley Bowl
Sous Chef Brian Zenner
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Location/Meal Time:
- The Edge at Akers: Lunch, Grille (The Pit)
- Holmes Dining: Lunch, Grab & Go
THURSDAY, MARCH 13
Blackened Corn Fritters
Executive Chef Sarah Kops
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Location/Meal Time:
- Sparty’s Market at 1855 Place: Lunch, Grill
- Kellogg Center: Lunch, State Room Restaurant
FRIDAY, MARCH 14
Miso Glazed Tofu with Brown Rice
Sous Chef Robert Shipman
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- The Gallery at Snyder/Phillips: Dinner, Garden
- The Vista at Shaw: Dinner, Garden
Follow us on social media @eatatstate or visit our YouTube page to watch all the videos of the chefs preparing their recipes.
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Why are we promoting Whole Grains and Nutrition?
MSU Culinary Services hosts a special event each year to celebrate the benefits of whole grains. This event aims to educate our dining guests on incorporating nutrients, vitamins, and fiber into their diets without sacrificing flavor. It also allows our team to showcase the nutritious menu offerings available at MSU.
Throughout the academic year, our talented dietitian and chefs create delicious recipes emphasizing flavor and variety while promoting healthier eating habits.
We invite our dining guests to try all the recipes during our "Whole Grains Madness" week in March. Our menus present an exciting chance for guests to enjoy unique recipes and find inspiration for incorporating whole grains into their cooking. Join us in celebrating the joy of healthy eating!
Bon Appétit!