West Coast Fellow visits the Milkhouse, a Farm to Fork vendor owned and operated by Colby College alumni Andy Smith.
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Bon Appétit Teams Celebrate Eat (and Shop!) Local Challenge 2022
Bon Appétit teams across the country celebrated our 18th annual Eat Local Challenge by going beyond simply serving delicious local food to helping guests shop locally, too.
Di Stefano Premium Cheese offers a Taste of Italy to Claremont Colleges
Located in Pomona, California, just up the road from the prestigious Claremont Colleges, Farm to Fork vendor Di Stefano Premium Cheese recently welcomed a group from Bon Appétit for a tour of their production facility.
Limited Miles, Unlimited Flavor: Bon Appétit Teams Celebrate Eat Local Challenge 2021
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In celebration of our 17th annual Eat Local Challenge, our chefs sourced a diverse array of ingredients from farmers, fishers, and makers, crafting 100% local (with the exception of salt) meals for guests.
The Roots of Lafayette College’s Sustainable Food and Dining Program
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Congratulations to Bon Appétit partner Lafayette College, which was recently ranked in the top 10 for Sustainable Food and Dining in AASHE’s 2020 Sustainable Campus Index!
Bon Appétit Rises to 16th Annual Eat Local Challenge
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On September 29, Bon Appétit teams across the country celebrated our 16th annual Eat Local Challenge Day, proving that yes we CAN still eat local!
Roger Williams Shows Off Its Pearl of an Oyster Farm
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Bon Appétiters at Roger Williams University had the opportunity to visit an oyster research farm and chat with Dale Leavitt, an associate professor of biology who oversees the research facility.
Phoenix Bean Charms University of Chicago Students
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The tofu-making process is a mystery to most people, so getting to visit an artisanal tofu maker was a special treat for the Bon Appétit at UChicago team and several UChicago students.
Hampshire and Partner Colleges Win $250,000 Award to Increase Local Food on Campus
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Supporting local farmers is more important than ever, and doing so just got a little easier for the Bon Appétit Management Company team at Hampshire College in Amherst, MA.
A Visit to Three Sisters Nixtamal Yields Sweet Insight into Corn
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Not all corn is yellow, white, or blue. At Three Sisters Nixtamal, a Locally Crafted partner, corn comes in countless other varieties and is used for the freshest corn masa.