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Lafayette College’s LaSeed Library Puts Public Gardens in Circulation
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Lafayette College’s library and campus farm join forces to empower community members to grow their own foods through a free source of organic seeds.
For a Love of Leeks: A Visit to Ralph’s Greenhouse
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It doesn’t matter if you’re in California, Florida, or Maine. If you buy an organic leek at the grocery store, there’s a good chance it came from a single farm in Washington.
Education First Taps Students To Co-Host Weekly Global Dinners
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Education First, an international language education company, takes what it calls World Wednesdays very seriously. In solidarity, the Bon Appétit team highlights one country each Wednesday at dinner.
Recipe: Eggplant with Coconut, Mint, and Pistachio
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The combination of crunchy pistachios, nutty coconut, and spicy cardamom, brightened up by fresh mint, provide a wonderful punch of flavors. As simple as it is delicious, the thin slices of eggplant create shell-like structure, turning each into a bite-sized treat.
Creating a New Generation of Farmers at Carleton College
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The farming program at Carleton is almost completely student-run, with staff changing year to year, a fact that made the professionalism of the farm even more impressive.
Urban Garden Stories and Recipes from Executive Chef Mayet Cristobal
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Inspired by her mother’s expansive backyard garden, Chef Mayet plants her own small patio garden and shares some tales and recipes
The Buzz: Acai Bowls
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Are the trendy (and often spendy) acai bowls worth all the health buzz? Find out!
Here Comes the Farm Bill: An Introduction to Agriculture Politics
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As the year of Farm Bill debate approaches, it is important for everyone who wants to see food systems change to pay close attention.
Recipe: Grilled Apricots with Greek Yogurt and Berry Mash
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If you never thought about grilling your fruit it’s time to start. When fruit is placed on the grill it caramelizes and its flavor intensifies. The recipe calls for apricots but can easily be swapped out for another seasonal fruit such as peaches.