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Celebrating 10 Years of the Fellows Program: Peter Todaro
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“Fellows explain our Farm to Fork commitment all the time, and it’s sometimes easy to think about the commitment in an abstract way. [Open Hands] Owner Ben Doherty showed us around the farm, which has a long and extraordinarily deep connection to Bon Appétit. Ben made the abstract tangible to everyone in attendance.”

From Film School to Food Activism
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New Bon Appétit Fellow Carrie Cullen went to Emerson College for film school, but health issues led her to environmental activism — specifically, food

Building a Food Story, Piece by Piece
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New Bon Appétit Fellow Sam Martin explains how his broad major of environmental analysis narrowed to focus on food.

Adobe Hosts La Cocina for Special Panel and Book Signing
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Communications & Engagement Manager Emilie Zanger and the Bon Appétit team at Adobe were honored to host a cookbook signing and panel discussion for local nonprofit La Cocina.

Going Gluten-free Just Because You Think It’s Healthier? Read This First.
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Are gluten-free breads and products “better” than the originals — if you don’t have celiac disease?

Medtronic Hosts Cooking 101 for the College-Bound
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Bon Appétiters were inspired to host a crash kitchen course for children of Medtronic employees, covering essential cooking techniques, knife skills, and healthy recipes.

New Fellow Lily Gross on Bee-ing the Change
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“When asked about post-grad plans, I began to respond: ‘I want to go into the private sector, work in food and beverage, and fix the food system.’”

Zucchini and Chickpea Fritters
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This recipe for zucchini and chickpea fritters is an excellent way to lean into zucchini season!

The Buzz: Nootropics
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“Nootropics” — the latest in pills, powders, and potions — claim to increase mental focus