When asked how he ended up in cooking, Bon Appétit Chef/Manager Dick Thompson answers, “Life happened.” In just over three years, Dick has gone from supervisor at Melt to chef/manager of the entire TVUC, which has five concepts.
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MIM Shows Weekend Visitors How Tasty Science Can Be
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The special “experience weekend” at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) in Phoenix offered focused on the “Science of Cooking” and incorporated a live, rapid-freeze ice cream demo.
Recipe: Seared Sardine Avocado Toast with Smoked Paprika
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New to sardines? Don’t knock ‘em til you try ‘em. Learn to love this heart-healthy fish by mixing with creamy avocado, lemon zest, and smoked paprika for a flavorful light lunch or hearty snack.
Vassar’s Community Farm Next Door
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Vassar College leases 12 acres of former college farmland to a pioneering food nonprofit called the Poughkeepsie Farm Project, a community farm with a commitment to education and food justice
Wellness Tips: Why “Eating the Rainbow” Is the Key to Wellness
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I’ve heard that eating a “beige diet” isn’t good for you. What color is the healthiest?
Staff Spotlight: “Café Doctor” Mimo Boumrar Prescribes Smiles and Laughter
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The Red Brick Bistro at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance serves as a safe haven from the stresses of treatment, where guests can count on a nourishing meal and dose of Café Manager Mimo Boumrar’s welcoming smile
The Buzz: “Free from X” Health Claims
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Choosing sugar-, gluten-, dairy-free, or other free-from foods is a fast track to healthy eating…or is it?
Going Meatless
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Since starting her fellowship with Bon Appétit, Fellow Caroline Ferguson has become more aware of animal agriculture’s impact on the environment. She speaks on choosing a semi-vegetarian or “flexitarian” diet, highlighting the Meatless Monday movement.
Shaved Radish-Fennel Salad with Blood Orange and Black Olive
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The foods you choose can make a difference, so go further with this interesting twist on a seasonal salad using flavorful and bold blood oranges, peppery shaved radish, and savory black olives.
Best Buy Opens Up World Of Future Opportunities For Special Workers
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The partnership between the Bon Appétit team at Best Buy in Minneapolis and Minnesota Life College (MLC) has changed many lives in both organizations.