There is no denying that college is fun. It is filled with new life experiences, new friends, and plenty of new lessons. College holds singular experiences for everyone because for many students, it is the first time they are truly independent, making their own decisions and living their life without supervision of parents. For many students, this means that no one is over their shoulder guiding t…Read More
When Upper Crust Food Service chef, Karen Irby, saw the effects of a storm that ravaged through Oxford, Mississippi Easter weekend leaving many families without power, she wanted to find a way to give back. “It was 1 a.m. and the electrical team was outside cutting away trees to help get our power back on and city running again,” said Irby. “It hit me how essential so many people are to our …Read More
As you think about the fun things you want to do this summer, it’s also important to consider making plans so that you can get the experience you need for your future career through paid jobs, volunteer opportunities, internships, and more. With that in mind, we’ll share a sample summer plan that you can use to organize your time to your best advantage. Upper Crust Food Service provides qualit…Read More
Upper Crust Food Service Director of Operations, Bob Tye, was recently featured in the Delta Tau Delta national magazine. Bob plays an important role in helping fraternities and sororities maintain consistent kitchen services by providing Greek life with healthy food options. Bob Tye reflects on meeting Adam Guy, the founder of Upper Crust, and was motivated to spread their service to the various …Read More
College life presents many fun and exciting opportunities, but sometimes the food served in the cafeteria can leave a lot to be desired. Whether you cooked for yourself at home or not, you may not be sure how to prepare the kind of food you want to eat with the limitations of your dorm room. The good news is that there are a number of recipes you can easily make with just a few pieces of cooking e…Read More
As a college student, your summers are probably filled with working, taking summer courses, and trying to relax when you can. With little money and free time, it can be difficult to find fun things to do. Even if you feel like you’re missing out on some of the fun things your friends are doing, there are a number of activities and events you can take advantage of with little to no money. When it…Read More
While traditional college has ended much sooner than expected, and you are now taking classes completely online, you may be realizing how much you miss your Greek family. Whether you are in a sorority or fraternity, it’s hard not to be in daily contact with them. With that in mind, we’ll take a look at five ways that you can stay in touch with them to maintain those relationships and make them…Read More
You probably find yourself stuck inside like everyone else due to the shelter-in-place orders that have been enacted in an attempt to stop the spread of Covid-19. With so many things currently unavailable to you, the gym, your local pool, or other favorite workout center, you may be wondering how to keep yourself active and healthy. In today’s post, we’ll share some ideas and suggestions you c…Read More
You probably didn’t give a second thought to what you ate when you lived at home, because your mom or dad kept the kitchen stocked with healthy food items and prepared healthy meals. Just because you live in a dorm now doesn’t mean that you have to give up on good food and rely on cheap junk food. In today’s post, we’ll give you some of our best tips for eating healthy while living in a do…Read More
When you lived at home, your mom or dad probably made the majority of the meals you enjoyed. You probably didn’t even realize how nice it was to have someone else decide what to make, prepare and cook the food, and take care of any leftovers or cleanup. Now that you’re in college, however, you’ve suddenly discovered that you’re in charge of feeding yourself all the time. If you’ve ever w…Read More