The Blanchard Diaries

Bucket List

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:45:00 -0400

Can’t even believe I’m writing this, but THIS WEEK is the last week I will be dining at Blanchard (ever). So now the real question is, what should I try before leaving? Tell me what I’ve missed out on!

xoxo,

The Blanchaholic

UPDATE: I just got a few panicked messages (lol) and I wanted to clarify that I AM A SENIOR and that’s why I’m leaving. Just in case that wasn’t obvious.

Guys guys. Chicken Quesadilla (w/ salsa and sour cream); Guacamole; Carrots; Milk; 7:25!!!!

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:14:04 -0400

Well done!

Xoxo

The blanchaholic

What toppings can you get on a personal pizza?

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:01:12 -0400

They usually have: tomato sauce and cheese (okay, duh), black olives, green/red pepper, onions, broccoli, chicken, tomato, and pepperoni. You can ask for extra cheese on top as a topping. And this one time two years ago they had artichoke hearts and it was the best day ever.

Have a fab weekend.

Xoxo

The blanchaholic

The other day at Uncommon Grounds….something’s a...

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:58:08 -0400

The other day at Uncommon Grounds….something’s a little off here.

xoxo,

The Blanchaholic

Burnt popcorn alert!

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:11:16 -0400

It’s preeeeeetty smoky in here. Bring a fan to dinner?

Xoxo,
The blanchaholic

“Helena has been working extensively with Wade, who...

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:51:37 -0400

“Helena has been working extensively with Wade, who insisted that he be the quarterback, despite his failure to even throw a decent burger on the grill.”

Grab a copy of the newspaper today. Happy April Fool’s, y’all.

Xoxo,

The blanchaholic

Oh how appropriate.

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 01:55:35 -0400

Oh how appropriate.

Welcome back from break!

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:29:03 -0400

This week I challenge you all to make friends with a person near you in line. You might learn something new. Example: today at lunch the girl behind me got daal and a container of shrimp from the salad station to out on top. Creative choice! I will be trying it next time, aka tonight at dinner.

Xoxo,
The blanchaholic

I just got to skip 15+ people in the Deli line because I wanted a quesadilla. Who’s winning...

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:02:11 -0400

I just got to skip 15+ people in the Deli line because I wanted a quesadilla. Who’s winning now?!

Xoxo,
The Blanchaholic

Nutella

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:44:00 -0500

Can you imagine if Blanchard sold Nutella in those little cups they currently dish out Hummus in? They’d make bank.

Or they’d have this (hilarious) problem.

xoxo,

The Blanchaholic

REBLOG: Dear Tumblr, help a transplant

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 15:52:03 -0500

playingthecards:

How do you find new, stimulating things to do in New York? Random events, concerts, art openings, plays, food festivals, etc.? As of now, my explorations are limited to a new bar every weekend, which is feeling pretty lame.

Is there some app, some Facebook group, some website, some listserv, some other Tumblr I should be a part of?

Any MHC alums or NYC natives want to help a girl out?

Some inside sources told me Kale is the Veggie of the Week starting Monday. Overjoyed. Xoxo, The...

Sat, 02 Mar 2013 14:27:13 -0500

Some inside sources told me Kale is the Veggie of the Week starting Monday. Overjoyed.

Xoxo,
The Blanchaholic

One more thing

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 20:04:18 -0500

It’s time for this semester’s fashion PSA: please wear pants in Blanchard!!!!!!!!!!!

The ATM line is fifteen people deep. Have fun! Xoxo, The blanchaholic

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 19:55:10 -0500

The ATM line is fifteen people deep. Have fun!

Xoxo,
The blanchaholic

Today was a win! Among other reasons, my Mary Lyon sandwich was so memorable, it was honestly a...

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 14:01:13 -0500

Today was a win! Among other reasons, my Mary Lyon sandwich was so memorable, it was honestly a religious experience. The bagel was perfectly charred. The eggs and sausage aligned on the bagel. The cheese melted. Grilled with care.

Happy happy happy.

xoxo,

The Blanchaholic

Putting cold pizza vertically into the Uncommon Grounds toaster....

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:00:52 -0500

Putting cold pizza vertically into the Uncommon Grounds toaster. That’s a hard no. And I’m not the only one who noticed.

xoxo,

The Blanchaholic

Hope everyone’s semester is off to a pleasant start. As pleasant as single digit temperatures...

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 23:19:00 -0500

Hope everyone’s semester is off to a pleasant start. As pleasant as single digit temperatures can be. Which, begs the timeless question, why doesn’t Blanchard deliver? Or better yet, why do people live here by choice?

I would like to say, though, that the Blanchard chefs were in rare form this evening. And by that, I mean doing their jobs. Plus, standing up noticeably straight, on their best behavior. Maybe it was the tour of elderly patrons (??). Unclear, but definitely appreciated.

xoxo,

The Blanchaholic

Time for break! And a obligatory holiday post! I’m in the...

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:01:06 -0500

Time for break! And a obligatory holiday post!

I’m in the airport about to board my flight home. Kind of excited to be A) eating things other than Mary Lyon sandwiches and B) eating better versions of Blanchard delicacies. Let me know if you find anywhere that serves pizzas in an equally personal size. That’s the only glitch I’ve hit. I’ve been on the look out for a while, and this is something that the folks at Domino’s just don’t seem to understand.

Have a great holiday and I will see you in Blanchard for another delish semester in 2013. I’ll be the one in the Pizza line at 6:52, tapping my foot.

xoxo,

The Blanchaholic

There’s nothing I love more than a MoHo getting her...

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 13:00:58 -0500

There’s nothing I love more than a MoHo getting her money’s worth. Apple sauce is one of my favorites too.

xoxo,

The Blanchaholic

Look at this thing of beauty! It’s the new onecard/money...

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:00:58 -0500

Look at this thing of beauty! It’s the new onecard/money machine. Fancy and functional. It greets you by name when you swipe your card (which is nice, because I’m all about personal service). It also may or may not be able to add value from a credit card. I’ll fact-check that and get back to you.

In the mean time, stop by the Blanchard info desk to see what I’m talking about.

xoxo,

The Blanchaholic