Meat in the hot seat: On the Atlantic Food channel, BAMCO's Helene York delves into the nuances of the debate over beef's (including grass-fed) environmental impact. The excerpt below elegantly sums up what we can do to reduce our carbon foodprint: "If we view "beef and (gasp) cheese as special toppings rather than center-of-the-plate foods, […]
BAMCO Supports CARE Bill
Last week was National Farmworker Awareness Week, as well as the celebration of the birthday and legacy of Cesar Chavez. As we honor these significant events, it is important to realize the struggle for farmworker justice that Cesar Chavez symbolizes still continues today. Many victories were made in his time, but much more remains to […]
Now that’s a bargain!
by Dayna Burtness, Midwest Fellow Ask any of my friends—I am a champion bargain-seeker. I cut coupons, I scour the internet for specials, and I will spend hours at the thrift store pawing through piles of clothes just to find one nice pair of pants. Needless to say, I can spot a good deal from […]
National Farmworker Awareness Week: March 28 – April 3
Like machines, nearly two million of workers in America’s fields labor without rights, earn subliving wages, and exist in dehumanizing circumstances. –“Like Machines in the Fields,” Oxfam America The entire food supply chain should be safe, transparent, and fair to serve eaters, farmers, and farmworkers alike. Those who pick food in the United […]
The Story of Food at St. Olaf College
Last Tuesday I had the pleasure of presenting The Story Behind the Food at my alma mater, St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN. The highlight of the day at St. Olaf was the big, supportive turnout for the presentation GM Peter Abrahamson and I gave that evening—at least 30 students brimming with energy and good […]
Vegetable Protein: Culprit of the Moment
In light of the recent Salmonella outbreak of foods containing hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP), Helene York discusses this little-known yet widespread food ingredient and emphasizes the importance of cooking from scratch. Read the full post at The Atlantic Food Channel.
Bon Appétit Chef on Top Chef Masters
Tony Mantuano, executive chef at Terzo Piano restaurant at the Art Institute of Chicago, will be a contestant on the second season of Top Chef Masters. On the show, world-renowned chefs compete against each other in weekly challenges, testing their culinary skills and creativity. The season premieres on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 11pm/10pm Central […]
Can Small Farms Feed Big Institutions?
In her monthly post on The Atlantic's Food Channel, BAMCO's Helene York discusses barriers institutions like colleges and universities face when purchasing local food. You may be surprised by her take on some of the more – and less – significant obstacles.
Bizymoms.com Interviews BAMCO VP Maisie Greenawalt
Bizymoms.com recently interviewed VP Maisie Greenawalt about Bon Appétit Management Company's commitment to sustainable food. The site receives over 8 million page views per month, providing Maisie (and BAMCO) with a great opportunity to discuss the importance of low carbon dining, eating local, sustainable seafood and organic agriculture. For the full interview, click here.
Bon Appétit Fellows Kick Off Tour!
After months of planning, the two other Fellows and I kicked off our “Story Behind the Food” tour last week. Over the next few months, we hope to visit with hundreds of students who eat in Bon Appétit college cafés every day to spread the word about BAMCO sustainability initiatives like Farm to Fork, the […]