This burger made of millet and edamame is a nutritious and planet-friendly alternative to ground beef. Using carrot peels as a topping also helps to avoid unnecessary food waste.
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Washington University Hosts Bill and Chelsea Clinton
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Since 2007, the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) has been touching down at college campuses to bring together students, youth organizations, and celebrities to discuss and develop innovative solutions to pressing global challenges. This year, the Bon Appétit team at Washington University in St. Louis had the opportunity to host CGI U.
Food Truck Debuts at Savannah College of Art and Design
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Bon Appétit at Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, GA, rolled out an e.a.t. truck in February. The “easy artisan takeout” proved as popular as expected for the busy students, and its menu features pork from Savannah River Farms, chicken from Springer Mountain Farms, and produce from Gruber Family Farm — all local gems.
Trine University’s Historic Building Welcomes Fresh Faces
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Trine University in Angola, IN, recently converted the former Lakeshore Depot into a restaurant known as the Depot Grill, where Bon Appétit’s principles of fresh food and locally grown produce are an essential part of the menu. This historic landmark has been modernized structurally, but every attempt was made to maintain the architectural integrity and history of the building.
Reed Chef Shows Students How to Top Ramen the Healthy Way
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If college students are going to cook, they need it to be simple, affordable, and efficient. And Bon Appétit’s Executive Sous Chef at Reed College, Jenny Nguyen, came up with a great idea for a cooking class that would achieve just that — with a healthful and easy twist on making top ramen, the quintessential college student’s meal.
The University of San Francisco’s Authentic French-style Patisserie
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Anyone with a sweet tooth that walks into the University of San Francisco’s Market Café is immediately drawn to the display of colorful little desserts at the bakery station. Some call it the dessert bar and others refer to it as the sweet shop, but most know it as Simone’s Patisserie.
Recipe: Balsamic Chicken with Root Vegetables
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In honor of the TEDxManhattan: Changing the Way We Eat conference that took place on February 16, here is a recipe that is perfect for large gatherings and utilizes seasonal, winter root vegetables. Not only is the dish simple to make and healthy, it’s delicious and a crowd favorite, too!
‘American Meat’ to Screen at Stanford, Followed by Discussion
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We’re pleased to be sponsoring the 10-state screening tour of American Meat, a new documentary that takes an evenhanded look at both the industrial and the pastoral sides of the U.S. meat system. This Thursday, February 5, at 6pm, Stanford University will show American Meat followed by a panel discussion, moderated by Graham, that includes Maisie Greenawalt, Vice President of Strategy for Bon Appétit Management Company
Pure Country Pork: Farm to Fork Partner and Role Model for the Industry
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I knew I had to visit Pure Country Pork after learning it was the first sustainable hog operation in the United States to be certified by Food Alliance under its stricter guidelines of no farrowing crates or gestation stalls. Plus, since Bon Appétit committed last year to phasing out all pork raised using gestation crates by 2015, I knew I needed to talk to some experts to better understand the significance of this commitment.
Regis University Goes Whole Hog
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One mark of a chef is knowing what to do when a whole pig is delivered to your kitchen. After breaking everything down into primals, the chefs at Regis University in Denver, CO, decided to try their hands at making house cured ham from the leg and bacon from the belly.