December 2011
29 posts
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Blanchard Fashion: DOs and DON'Ts
It’s time to play this game, folks. I’m not saying you need to look your best everyday, but let’s just work on the basics.
I first want to commend those girls who wear heels. Every day. Stop trying to one-up all of us! With that said, props for your daily glamour and general style.
Now, I want to discuss those who need a little help. I’m looking at you, girl whose dress didn’t cover...
November 2011
16 posts
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Be nice to the Blanchard Chefs & Staff. But not...
Due to many rather amusing recent observations, I feel I should aptly approach the topic of Blanchard etiquette when it comes to our wonderful staff. There are certain things that should be kept to a minimum in Blanchard - and yes I am talking about behavior. I’m not going to call out flirtatious individuals on this blog because A) I’m not cruel, I’m nice and B) I believe in giving them the...
we-all-drown asked: I am excited about finding this. I am one of the dining services student managers at Blanchard!
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Afternoon Snacking: How to Squash "The Seminar...
On Weekday afternoons, I often experience what I like to call “The Seminar Slump.” It’s 4 o’clock, just got out of class (so I’m naturally dazed/confused/half asleep), it’s almost dark outside, and I am undeniably hungry and can’t make it until dinner. How about a pick-me-up?
-Peanut butter and jelly on toasted bagel from the Deli Counter. In these...
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Bouncing Back from Thanksgiving
This one’s for the health nuts. Or, if you just want to emerge from that food coma Thanksgiving put you in, I would hone in on the healthier options at Blanchard tomorrow. You may laugh and ask, “Is there anything healthy at Blanchard?!” Um, yes, there is. But I’m not talking about mozzarella sticks. Puhlease. I can’t make a promise that these ideas will ensure you...
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Best Kept Secrets: Part II
Use these tips quick before Blanchard closes today!
1. Max-Out Your Pasta: When you get your pasta (and marinara) at the Culinary Classics Station, stop at the Salad Station on your way out and grab a mix-in. I know one girl who routinely does this and gets chicken. They put it a little plastic container and you are charged separately.
2. Save Your Meal: I have already mentioned the...
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Making the Most of Uncommon Grounds
Even though Uncommon Grounds does not accept your meal swipe or credit/debit cards, it is still a pretty wonderful place. Whether the giant chef jeff cookies are your thing, or you like their coffee better than Rao’s, make the most of this!
General Tips:
-Uncommon is CLOSED ON THE WEEKENDS. Well, except for Parent’s Weekend. Insert sarcastic remark about the college caring more about...
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"Desserts" is just "stressed" backwards!
Having dessert a la Blanchard should be reserved for those pesky times when the MacGregor ice cream machine broken, or when the dessert at Buckland looks a little iffy (For example, I’m kind of afraid to try the raspberry swirl cake). Here are some sweet pick-me-ups for a post-dinner visit to Blanch.
1. Do-it-yourself Root Beer float: Get vanilla ice cream from the machine and make a float...
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BREAKING NEWS: ATM down!
Just a little FYI: when I was cruising through Blanch earlier, I noticed the ATM in a million little pieces on the floor and a most confused repair man talking to himself. Watch out and bring your own cash to the cafe tonight.
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Food-Guarding Strategies in Blanchard
It’s Saturday night in Blanchard and lazies beware. This post is to help hungry people rightfully claim what will soon be theirs! The bottom line is: we’ve gotta remember the Honor Code, kiddos. We want to respect it, not trash it. With that said, here are a few simple ways to make sure your dinner doesn’t “disappear” before you go to pay for it.
1. Bring...
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A Comprehensive Guide to Bottled Drinks at...
Most of you probably wish Blanchard stocked those Starbucks frappacinos that are so cute. Or Gatorade. But let’s work with what we’ve got here. The refrigerators tend to be my choice hangout at lunchtime, so if you still have dining dollars left this late in the semester, I have got your back when it comes to drinks.
Calypso: These drinks are new on the scene and probably the sweetest...
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How to Navigate Blanchard With Guests
TGIF, people.
Since it is officially the weekend now, I think it is time to review proper Weekend Blanchard Protocol for Guests. I know many of you have weekend guests, boyfriends, and parents who can’t wait for next Fall’s Family & Friends Weekend, so the following tips are to prevent any future embarrassment when you bring them to grab a late bite at Blanch.
1. DO NOT (under...
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Shout-Out to the Early Birds
If one group of Blanchard diners should be recognized, it should be the girls that arrive first. You know who they are. They tend to gather near the cafe doors around 10:50. Some are totally proud to be there, while others opt to pretend to be reading a book coincidentally next to the cash register. How stealth. These are the girls who consider “The early bird catches the worm” words...
The Only Realistically Excusable Time NOT to Eat...
I sincerely believe the only time you should contemplate not eating at Blanchard is on Gracious Dinner nights. They come once a month - and you’ve got to basically stalk the menu website to get on top of this information. Or come here!
Reasons to go to Gracious Dinner:
1. IT’S SO GOOD! Why not have Thanksgiving twice in one week? This is just a preview for the real thing next...
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Best-Kept Secrets of Blanchard Cafe
If you go to Mount Holyoke, you know that Blanchard can basically become one’s second home. Hey, it’s mine (Sorry, I’m not sorry). I casually snack there in the afternoons, when I am busy not getting that research paper done. I wake up starving on Saturday mornings around 11 and always count on that Mount Holyoke sandwich to hit the spot. I chat up the people at the info desk and...
