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IAP 2013 Activities by Category - Food and Beverages

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A Very Potter Musical with MIT Quidditch!

Chewy Shaw, Team Captain

Jan/09 Wed 04:00PM-07:00PM 8-119

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up

Do you love Harry Potter?!  So do we!  The MIT Quidditch Team does more than just play Quidditch.  Join us every Wednesday this IAP for fun Harry-Potter-related events.  Feel free to come to all of them, or just drop in for half an hour.

 

Wednesday, Jan. 9th (Severus Snape's Birthday!): Play Quidditch (2-4pm on Kresge Oval), then join us for a showing of A Very Potter Musical (4-7pm, room 8-119) with pizza + Chocolate Frogs

 

Sponsor(s): MIT Quidditch
Contact: Jessica Noss, quidditch-execs@mit.edu


A Very Potter Sequel Act 2 with MIT Quidditch!

Chewy Shaw, Team Captain

Jan/23 Wed 04:00PM-07:00PM 8-119

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up

Do you love Harry Potter?!  So do we!  The MIT Quidditch Team does more than just play Quidditch.  Join us every Wednesday this IAP for fun Harry-Potter-related events.  Feel free to come to all of them, or just drop in for half an hour.

Wednesday, Jan. 23rd: Play Quidditch (2-4pm on Kresge Oval), then come in and warm up while watching the second half to AVPS. If you didn't get to see the first act with us last week you can always catch up on youtube. We will also have chocolate frogs for sale.   Free pizza!

Sponsor(s): MIT Quidditch
Contact: Jessica Noss, quidditch-execs@mit.edu


A Very Potter Sequel with MIT Quidditch!

Chewy Shaw, Team Captain

Jan/16 Wed 04:00PM-07:00PM 8-119

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up

Do you love Harry Potter?!  So do we!  The MIT Quidditch Team does more than just play Quidditch.  Join us every Wednesday this IAP for fun Harry-Potter-related events.  Feel free to come to all of them, or just drop in for half an hour.

Wednesday, Jan. 16th: Did you miss it last week?  We'll be playing Quidditch (2-4pm on Kresge Oval), then watching A Very Potter SEQUEL!!  Seriously, if you haven't seen AVPM, you need to see it.  It's also fine to watch the sequel without having seen the original.  Also, pizza and Chocolate Frogs!

Sponsor(s): MIT Quidditch
Contact: Jessica Noss, quidditch-execs@mit.edu


ATS Cooking Workshop

Emily Yang, Stephanie Yu

Jan/26 Sat 02:00PM-05:00PM McCormick Dining

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up

Learn how to make delicious homemade food with the Association of Taiwanese Students!

Sponsor(s): Association of Taiwanese Students
Contact: Stephanie Yu, styu@mit.edu


Charm School: Semi-Formal Etiquette Dinner

Alana Hamlett, Assistant Director, Student Activities and Leadership

Jan/30 Wed 06:30PM-08:30PM R&D Commons, Semi Formal Dress is required for attendance

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/25
Limited to 60 participants

Charm School proudly presents its annual Etiquette Dinner. Learn the ins and outs of dining etiquette and table conversation while enjoying a complimentary meal. Dress is semi-formal, please. Vegetarian options available upon advance request.

Sign up to attend: HERE 

Sponsor(s): Student Activities Office
Contact: Alana Hamlett, W20-549, 617 253-7605, ahamlett@mit.edu


Cocktails 101 - Introduction to Classic Cocktails & Craft Bartending

Jared Sadoian '10, Anne Thompson '08

Enrollment: 30 participants per session
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Prereq: Participants must be 21 or older by 01/07/12 w/ a valid ID
Fee: $120.00 for full set of bar tools, ingredients, course materials

Ready to go beyond gin & tonics and strawberry daiquiris? Curious why some drinks are stirred and not shaken? Why do those “mixologists” have to have suspenders and handlebar moustaches, anyways? Get some hands-on experience this IAP learning about classic cocktails and bartending in a craft environment. You’ll shake, stir, and strain your way through over 150 years of cocktail history, from the earliest definitions of a “cocktail” to cutting edge drinks grounded in classic technique. You’ll leave the course armed with the knowledge and tools you need to make beautiful & delicious drinks at home.

The series of four seminars will be taught by Craigie on Main bartenders and MIT alums Jared Sadoian ‘10 and Anne Thompson ‘08. No experience is necessary, though just a splash of prerequisite reading will be sent out prior to the start of the course.

BOTH SESSIONS HAVE SOLD OUT:
The first session will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Mondays, January 7, 14, 21, and 28.
The second session will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Mondays, January 7, 14, 21, and 28.

Refunds will be granted up until Dec. 28 at noon. Questions regarding payment may be directed to  sadoian@alum.mit.edu.

Questions regarding registration may be directed to ebyrne@mit.edu.

Due to the overwhelming response, registration for the waitlist has closed.

Sponsor(s): Alumni Association
Contact: Elena Byrne, W98-206C, 617 252-1143, EBYRNE@MIT.EDU


Cocktails 101 Session I

Jan/07 Mon 02:00PM-03:30PM 853 Main St., 02139
Jan/14 Mon 02:00PM-03:30PM 853 Main St., 02139
Jan/21 Mon 02:00PM-03:30PM 853 Main St., 02139
Jan/28 Mon 02:00PM-03:30PM 853 Main St., 02139

THIS SESSION HAS SOLD OUT

Ready to go beyond gin & tonics and strawberry daiquiris? Curious why some drinks are stirred and not shaken? Why do those "mixologists" have to have suspenders and handlebar moustaches, anyways? Get some hands-on experience this IAP learning about classic cocktails and bartending in a craft environment.

Jared Sadoian '10, Anne Thompson '08


Cocktails 101: Session II

Jan/07 Mon 04:30PM-06:00PM 853 Main St., 02139
Jan/14 Mon 04:30PM-06:00PM 853 Main St., 02139
Jan/21 Mon 04:30PM-06:00PM 853 Main St., 02139
Jan/28 Mon 04:30PM-06:00PM 853 Main St., 02139

THIS SESSION HAS SOLD OUT

Ready to go beyond gin & tonics and strawberry daiquiris? Curious why some drinks are stirred and not shaken? Why do those "mixologists" have to have suspenders and handlebar moustaches, anyways? Get some hands-on experience this IAP learning about classic cocktails and bartending in a craft environment.

Jared Sadoian '10, Anne Thompson '08


Dimsum Run with MIT CSC

Liza Xu

Jan/12 Sat 11:00AM-12:30PM Student Center

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/09
Limited to 30 participants

Kickoff IAP 2013 with MIT Chinese Students' Club with delicious dimsum at Hei la Moon in Boston Chinatown! Relax and meet up with other MIT CSC members and MIT students over some great food.

All attendees will be subsidized $5!

Space is limited to 30 people with preference to MIT CSC members. Please RSVP here for further details about the event.

Sponsor(s): Chinese Students Club
Contact: Liza Xu, mitcsc@mit.edu


Harry Potter Trivia with MIT Quidditch!

Chewy Shaw, Team Captain

Jan/30 Wed 04:00PM-07:00PM 8-119

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up

Do you love Harry Potter?!  So do we!  The MIT Quidditch Team does more than just play Quidditch.  Join us every Wednesday this IAP for fun Harry-Potter-related events.  Feel free to come to all of them, or just drop in for half an hour.

 

Wednesday, Jan. 30th (Lily Potter's Birthday!): After playing Quidditch (2-4pm on Kresge Oval), join us for Harry Potter Trivia!  Do you remember the names of all the Death Eaters?  Finally, it's time to put your rusty Harry Potter knowledge to use!  Win all the best prizes!

Sponsor(s): MIT Quidditch
Contact: Jessica Noss, quidditch-execs@mit.edu


In Vino Veritas 2013

Professor Linn W. Hobbs

Jan/23 Wed 07:00PM-10:00PM Romm 6 - 104
Jan/24 Thu 07:00PM-10:00PM Romm 6 - 104
Jan/28 Mon 07:00PM-10:00PM Romm 6 - 104
Jan/30 Wed 07:00PM-10:00PM Romm 6 - 104
Jan/31 Thu 07:00PM-10:00PM Romm 6 - 104

Enrollment: Advance sign up required (See contact)
Limited to 60 participants
Attendance: Repeating event, particpants welcome at any session
Prereq: Participants must be age 21 or older on 1/9/12. ID required.
Fee: $185.00 for wines, crackers and extensive tasting notes

Harvard cannot lay claim to all verities! This high quality introductory class in wine appreciation, long an IAP classic now in its 32st year, with 2400 enthusiastic alumnae/i, will acquaint participants with the truth about wines from around the world through comparative tastings of about 55 fine wines. This could be the last or penultimate year. The offering is perennially oversubscribed, so immediate registration is advised. Payment of fee with registration.

Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)

Sponsor(s): Materials Science and Engineering
Contact: Gabrielle Joseph, 13-4062, x3-6970, gaj@mit.edu


Iron Chef - Fried Rice

Liza Xu

Jan/19 Sat 06:00PM-07:30PM Baker Dining

Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/09

Think you have what it takes to be named the best fried rice chef at MIT? Or do you just want to test out your culinary skills for some sweet prizes? Then be sure to sign-up for MIT CSC Iron Chef and compete against your peers for the title of THE Chef of Fried Rice.

Individuals and teams of two can participate. Rules will be distributed to pre-registered competitors.

If you're only into eating fried rice and not cooking it, no problems. Feel free to stop by the intense competition and enjoy various types of fried rice from some of our favorite nearby restaurants!

 

Register here to compete. 

Sponsor(s): Chinese Students Club
Contact: Liza Xu, mitcsc@mit.edu


Knife Skills at the Clover truck

Rolando Robledo, Ayr Muir '00, SM'01

Jan/31 Thu 04:00PM-05:00PM 20 Carleton Street

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Limited to 20 participants

Basic knife cuts, knife safety, and if you dare..take a timed test. Come by the Clover truck during IAP to learn knife skills from Chef Rolando Robledo. We normally charge for these classes, but we're running the class free for the MIT community during IAP. Sign-ups are required, class size is limited to twenty people. We'll provide the knives.

Register today!

Sponsor(s): Alumni Association
Contact: Elena Byrne, W98-206C, 617 252-1143, EBYRNE@MIT.EDU


MIT CSC Dessert Night

Liza Xu

Jan/23 Wed 09:00PM-10:00PM Maseeh, Flower PDR

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up

Come out and relax with a variety of cultural desserts and pastries.

Like egg tarts and almond jelly? Then this is the prefect event for you.

All are welcomed.

Sponsor(s): Chinese Students Club
Contact: Liza Xu, mitcsc@mit.edu


MIT Hummus Experience

Marissa Feinman, Hillel Director of Student Life and Programming

Enrollment: See individual event details for sign up information
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions

The MIT Hummus Experience began in 2008 and has grown every year since then. It might be the health trend or just pure curiosity which brings hundreds of people to the “Hummus Taste Off,” a competition where professors and students get to rank different hummus brands and student creations by aroma, taste and texture. The “Hummus Taste Off” is the culmination for a month of “hummus experiences”. During IAP, we will again have a number of hummus-based events, as the Hummus Experience reflects the fun and exploratory spirit of MIT’s intersession. All we are saying is "Give chickpeas a Chance."

Sponsor(s): Hillel, MIT - Israel
Contact: Marissa Feinman, W11, 3-2982, hummus@mit.edu


Hummus 101

Jan/10 Thu 07:00PM-09:00PM W11 Main Dining Room

Workshop participants will learn the secrets of making hummus from George Kirby '79, who is well-known in greater Boston for his delicious homemade dips. This is a hands-on workshop with take-away results. Bonus - Spice it up by preparing an exotic Yemenite hot sauce (Zhug).

Sign up is not required, though space is limited to the room capacity so show up early!

Ethan Sokol


Make Your Own Hummus Lab

Jan/23 Wed 08:30PM-10:00PM W11 Main Dining Room

Put together a team with an idea of what flavor you would like to make. We will provide you with the basic recipe, which you can adapt to your liking using both traditional and funky ingredients (please include any specific ingredients with your rsvp). All entries will be held for the Taste Off the next day and will be judged by the entire MIT Community! Great prize for the winning recipe! RSVP required.

Marissa Feinman - Hillel Director of Student Life and Programming, Shoshana Gibbor


The Annual Hummus Taste Off

Jan/24 Thu 12:00PM-02:00PM Lobby 10 and 13

Vote for the best home-made hummus at MIT. Help choose the best hummus at MIT's annual "made from scratch" hummus taste-off! Participate in a blind tasting of hummus made by fellow students. Be dazzled by the variations in flavor and texture. After casting your vote, join us in lobby 13 for free hummus and pita, give aways, music and entertainment.

Shoshana Gibbor, Marissa Feinman - Hillel Director of Student Life and Programming


Old Food: Ancient and Medieval Cooking

Anne McCants

Jan/08 Tue 12:00PM-04:00PM Burton Conner

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Limited to 20 participants
Prereq: Stomach and sense of humor

Interested in gnawing on greasy lamb shanks? Perhaps you prefer vetches, oats and spelt-cakes? How about fermented fish sauce? Come join us for an afternoon of good old--and we mean REALLY old--fashioned ancient & medieval cookery. We will prepare, cook, and eat medieval foods from both sides of the Mediterranean Sea. Preparations will involve the use of authentic period recipe-books. You are invited to join us for this afternoon of fun and feasting. For those with more academic interests we will have sources available for your reading pleasure--or horror. If you plan to arrive later than the start time, please indicate this when registering.

Sponsor(s): History
Contact: Anne McCants, E51-291, x8-6669, amccants@mit.edu


Snow Quidditch!

Chewy Shaw, Team Captain; Keeper, Jessica Noss, Seeker, Delphine Kaiser, Beater, Antonio Moreno, Chaser

Jan/09 Wed 02:00PM-04:00PM Kresge Oval, Snape's Birthday!
Jan/13 Sun 02:00PM-04:00PM Kresge Oval
Jan/16 Wed 02:00PM-04:00PM Kresge Oval
Jan/20 Sun 02:00PM-04:00PM (CANCELED)
Jan/23 Wed 02:00PM-04:00PM Kresge Oval
Jan/27 Sun 02:00PM-04:00PM Kresge Oval
Jan/30 Wed 02:00PM-04:00PM Kresge Oval, Lily Potter's Birthday!

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance: Repeating event, particpants welcome at any session
Prereq: None whatsoever!

Have you ever wanted to play Quidditch, the magical sport from Harry Potter?  Better yet:  Come play Quidditch in the snow!  No experience necessary!

Sundays and Wednesdays 2-4pm, weather permitting*.  Feel free to choose a Sunday, or come to more than one!  There will be cookies, and if you're lucky, there might even be butterbeer...

Also, join us Wednesday evenings (after playing Quidditch!) for fun Harry Potter activities and free food!

*We will play as long as it is not raining or snowing too hard.  If there is no snow on the ground, it will just be regular Quidditch.

Sponsor(s): MIT Quidditch
Contact: Jessica Noss, quidditch-execs@mit.edu