We had the pleasure of interviewing Essence Sage Oyos from the Mesa Grande Business Development Council (BDC) to talk more about the work the BDC is doing to achieve the goals of the Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians.
“Blessing of the Garden” Roasted Vegetables
This simple roasted vegetable recipe was created by Essence Sage Oyos of Golden Eagle Farm.
Meet Golden Eagle Farm
For Native American Heritage Month, Bon Appétit is partnering with Golden Eagle Farm, owned and operated by the Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians. Golden Eagle is an ambitious endeavor balancing traditional Indigenous farming methods and new revenue generators such as agri-tourism.
Two guys, a van, and a cooler full of North Carolina fish: The story of Locals Seafood
Sheepshead. Ribbonfish. Wahoo. Tilefish. When Locals Seafood co-founder and North Carolina native Ryan Speckman was living on the Outer Banks of North Carolina in the late 2000’s, he and his friends feasted on these native seafood species regularly. He wondered why, when he was growing up in the inland part of the state, he’d never encountered fish from the Carolina coast before – and most residents hadn’t either.
Spilling the Tea (On Tea)
Sip, sip hooray! Tea is the most popular drink in the world, after water, with 5.8 million metric tons consumed each year. But did you know that all true teas — from black to white to green — are actually made from the same plant?
Women in Seafood Part 2: A Q&A with Corey Ridings from the Ocean Conservancy
Our Chief Strategy and Brand Officer Maisie Ganzler had the pleasure of interviewing PhD student at The University of Washington and Manager of West Coast Fisheries for Ocean Conservancy Corey Ridings about her experience as a woman in the seafood industry.
Women in the Seafood Industry: A Need for Sea Change
This National Seafood Month at Bon Appétit, we are focusing on “Women in Seafood” by diving deep into the multifaceted roles of women in the seafood sector, examining the challenges they face, and surfacing the work of women who bring seafood to tables across the world.
10 Ways Bon Appétit is Leading Seafood Sustainability in the Food Service Industry
At Bon Appétit, we care deeply about the health of our world’s oceans. We’re industry leaders in crafting sustainable seafood purchasing policies and we’ve been addressing this issue for over 20 years. Here are 10 ways we’re leading the industry toward a sea change in our oceans.
Welcoming Spelman College to the Bon Appétit Family!
Bon Appétit is thrilled to welcome Spelman to our family as our first Historically Black College & University (HBCU). “It is a great honor to have the opportunity to serve the Spelman community,” says Bon Appétit CEO Fedele Bauccio.
The Eat Local Challenge 2023 – Rooted in Taste and Community 19 Years Running
The Eat Local Challenge (ELC), now in its 19th year, is a little like Christmas at Bon Appétit. Of course, Bon Appétiters celebrate the bounty of local foods year-round, but every September, accounts across the country participate in this one big day that shines a national spotlight on our commitment to supporting local food systems.