Posted on 09/06/2017 1:22:27 PM PDT by sevinufnine
The free-trade coffee movement played an early part in influencing campus dining. When Virginia Tech students demanded more free-trade coffee in 2008, dining-services head Ted Faulkner booked a trip to Nicaragua, where he helped pick beans at an organic, bird-friendly coffee estate that now supplies the school. A churrascaria, a gelateria and a sushi bar are among Virginia Techs other campus dining options. Youve got to keep pace with their expectations, Mr. Faulkner said.
Got a chuckle from this article. Thought we parents paid tens of thousands for our kids to learn, not fuss about hydroponic carrots or something.
Cilantro tastes like dish detergent...........................
Let’s not blame the cilantro.
It’s used in many Mexican dishes to mask the greasy flavor I believe? hehehe
My son went to Radford U. His main staple was what???? Ramen noodles!!!
I hate it! The salsa tastes fine without it!...................
“Ted Faulkner booked a trip to Nicaragua, where he helped pick beans at an organic, bird-friendly coffee estate that now supplies the school”
...switch to Folgers and reduce tuition 25%.
I always thought that cilantro smelled like dryer fabric softner sheets. Imagine that.
“..switch to Folgers and reduce tuition 25%.”
....at least...
I’m with you. Cilantro is vile stuff.
This generation needs to be drafted. Imagine how they would have fared in WWII. These limp-wristed sissyboys would have cried without their cilantro.
I know. Sad isn’t it?
She's had a lot of blowback from some very gassy vegans, too.
Cilantro is nasty tasting to me, too.
Bit late to worry about that.
Science Explains Why Cilantro Tastes Like Soap For Certain People:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/06/24/why-does-cilantro-taste-bad-like-soap_n_7653808.html
Sounds like someone ought to invent an artificial teat these kids can carry around with them to provide as needed comfort.
Cilantro and watercress greens look alike and are next to each other in the produce department. Cilantro is the one that smells like an old wash cloth with mildew.
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