Founded almost 25 years ago, the Whitman Organic Garden sits on an urban plot of land at the edge of the Whitman campus, steps from the neighborhood that borders the college.
The Bon Appétit Blog
+ Blog Categories
A Tale of Two Presidents
- Blog
Inside the story of two new college presidents, two Bon Appétit teams, and a lot of great food.
Celebrating a Beloved Partner to Bon Appétit Teams Across New England
- Blog
During this quarter’s Farm to Fork feature, we’re telling the story of Horse Listeners Orchard, a beloved partner and friend to Bon Appétit teams across New England.
The Brains Behind Bon Appétit’s Award-Winning Knowledge Library
- Blog
The team behind the creation of Cervello, Bon Appétit’s custom-built knowledge library were selected from a crowded field to receive Inkling’s 2021 Illuminate Award for Innovation.
Female Chefs Featured on Exhibit-Inspired Menu at the Met
- Blog
This summer, as guests lined up outside of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, eager to traipse around the museum, Bon Appétit Executive Chef Bill Telepan was in the Met’s kitchen below the labyrinthine floors of priceless artifacts, hatching a plan.
Savory Lentil Soup with Spinach
- Blog
Filled with fiber and magnesium, this nutrient-packed lentil and spinach soup is just the comfort food you need to help melt away stress.
Bat Energy Bites
- Blog
Easy and healthy, these Bat Energy Bites are the perfect snack to make this spooky season – full of oats, protein, cocoa powder, and other energy boosting ingredients! Eat these energy bites before they fly away on Halloween. This recipe is great for the kids of all ages. Ingredients 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (or any nut or sunflower seed butter) 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of salt optional 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats uncooked 2 tablespoons dry chocolate cocoa powder 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips, optional Broken blue tortilla chips, pretzels, or nuts for bat wings Eye-decorated candies Instructions In a medium-sized bowl, combine oats, the coarsely chopped chocolate, creamy peanut butter, cocoa powder, sea salt, vanilla extract, and honey. Beat until the mixture is well combined. Using a cookie scoop or 1 tablespoon measuring spoon, scoop even-sized amounts of dough […]
A Garden-focused Model for Sustainability at Capital Group Irvine
- Blog
From humble beginnings the garden at Capital Group’s Irvine campus has grown, literally and figuratively, into a beloved fixture of the campus experience, as well as a key part of its on-site sustainability program.
Investigating Waste in the Seafood Supply Chain
- Blog
For National Seafood Month we’re examining the issue of waste in the seafood supply chain while providing some helpful tips and tricks for how you can purchase and prepare the most sustainable seafood possible.
National Seafood Month Grocery Guide
- Blog
Consumers have a powerful role to play in supporting sustainable, less wasteful fisheries, and we’re here to help guide you. In fact, we’ve created a “grocery guide” to help you identify the best seafood to purchase the next time you’re at the store.