Dining Services ~ Press Releases
November 2008
Chef Essig's Featured Item
Happy Thanksgiving! Fall time is undoubtedly upon us. The harvesting of crops is complete, the days have grown shorter, and we now have time to celebrate and enjoy the season’s bounty. Traditionally this time of year is a time to enjoy the plentiful crops that have matured over the summer months. Foods during the winter months traditionally were limited only to those that could be preserved through the season. People enjoyed the bounty of this time of year when things are ripe, fresh and plentiful. Fall harvest celebrations have occurred ever since the first planting of crops. Almost every region and country has a history of celebrations for the fall harvest. These celebrations evoke a common humanistic feeling of joy from seeing the fruits of labor ready for enjoyment.
Every family has their own traditions associated with Thanksgiving; most will be eating turkey. According to the National Turkey Federation, over 90% of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving Day. Others will be watching football or starting the day by tuning into the eight-decade-old Macy’s Day parade. Whatever you do this year for Thanksgiving, do not forget to thank those who have spent their time planting, caring for, tending, and harvesting the foods we enjoy everyday, as well as for the blessings you have in your life. "And although it is not always so plentiful as it was this time with us, yet by the goodness of God, we are so far from want that we often wish you partakers of our plenty." Edward Winslow, Plymouth Plantation
Joing us for Thanksgiving Brunch in Tobey-Kendel Dining Room or Holmes Dining Hall.
- When: Sunday, November 23rd
- Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Upcoming Dining Services Events
During the month of November, we have several special events planned:
Sneak Peek: Our annual Holiday Dinner is coming up soon... join us December 3rd for a Dr. Seuss themed dinner!
Other Interesting Tidbits
UNC Faculty and Staff, have you signed up for the Payroll Deduction program yet? Join us in the dining rooms and have the cost taken out of your paycheck monthly. Need a cup of coffee from one of the Coffee Corners? No problem! You can use your UNC Card at any of our Retail Dining operations with your Payroll Deduction program.
Want to know what's on the menu in the dining rooms? Check out the weekly menus or call the FoodLine at (970) 351-2652 for daily menus.
Thank you! Have a wonderful day! Check back for our montly updates!