Exciting news for all Boba lovers out there! Argo Tea & The Exchange Cafe now offer a wider variety of beverages thanks to our new Botrista machines! This October, we introduced new offerings, new flavors, and new ways to enjoy our menu. The Exchange Cafe is located in the Wertheim College of Business and Argo Tea is located right off Landis Green at the Shores building. Stop by and explore these expanded menus today!

Last month, we hosted a spooky seasonal Culinary Creations class where attendees had the chance to carve pumpkins and keep their creations and the pumpkin seeds! We gave everyone present a recipe card for roasting pumpkin seeds, carving kits, pumpkins, and a quick demo on tips and tricks when carving pumpkins and how to make them last in this Florida weather! If you're a Meal Plan holder, be sure to keep an eye out for this month's Culinary Creations sign up email! This will be the last Culinary Creations of the Fall semester and we'll be making Apple Pie!

Looking for an alternative way to order at our Starbucks Union location? There are now two self-service kiosks for available to make ordering even more convenient! These kiosks can connect to your Starbucks account allowing you to quickly reorder favorites and do so with your Dining Dollars! Give these kiosks a try the next time you need your coffee fix!

Health & Nutrition

American Diabetes Month

November is American Diabetes Month, a time to raise awareness about diabetes and the important role nutrition plays in prevention and management. Building balanced meals with fiber-rich carbohydrates, lean proteins, healthy fats, and plenty of fruits and vegetables can support steady blood sugar levels and overall health!

For more information, Visit https://diabetes.org/.

We’re excited to announce this month’s Produce Spotlight: Cabbage! Cabbage is a nutrient-rich vegetable that provides several important vitamins and minerals. It is an excellent source of vitamin C which supports immune functions and acts as an antioxidant, and vitamin K, which plays an important role in blood clotting and bone health. Cabbage also provides fiber, which supports digestive health and promotes feelings of fullness. Additionally, the potassium in cabbage contributes to proper muscle function, nerve signaling, and fluid balance. Try adding cabbage to soups, stir-fries, and slaws to enjoy this versatile vegetable!

Sustainability Corner

As the semester wraps up, make sure your unused guest swipes go toward a good cause! Through our Fuel Your Fellow Nole campaign, you can donate your three guest swipes, and we’ll match every swipe donated to support the Food for Thought Pantry. Every donation helps us take another step toward fighting food insecurity on campus. Ready to give back? Follow this link and complete our Fuel your Fellow Nole donation form!

Don't have guest swipes to spare? You can still make a difference by donating non-perishable food items to the pantry or contributing to the Student Emergency Food Pantry Fund!

Let's end the semester by giving back to our fellow Noles. Every contribution counts, so help us Fuel Your Fellow Nole today!

We're looking for artists both experienced and not to create a design that represents both sustainability and our campus community! These designs will be reviewed internally, and the finalists will be up for voting on our Instagram and Facebook pages later in November. The lucky winner will get their design printed on our new reusable bags in the Spring AND they'll win $150 Dining Dollars too!

Submissions are open from November 1st - 15th and submissions can be made at this survey link.

Each semester, we partner with the FSU Office of Sustainability to select a dining location and measure how much food waste is produced during a single meal period. This semester we monitored breakfast at Suwannee room and collected a record low of 27.32lbs of food waste! Weight the Waste is a great opportunity to raise awareness about food waste and encourage more mindful habits. By being more intentional about the food we take and the food we leave behind, we can all help create a more sustainable campus!