He also would like to include more ethnic foods in upcoming menus. It's never a good idea to serve the same dishes over and over again. We don't want students to get tired of eating in the commons. That's why we try to keep things exciting, to keep their taste buds guessing. So far, all of the new dishes seem to be going over very well.
New recipes are just the beginning.
You can offer more flavor just by using a variety of cooking techniques in each meal. But, Newton said, there are no plans to completely revamp the menu. As chef, Newton also will work with Housing Food Services registered dietitian Jill Irvin. Irvin, who has been a registered dietitian for 15 years, has been with the University since 1997. While I can do some recipe testing and development work, that is not my real strength.