Bon Appétit at CWRU

What do chocolate, coffee, tea, and bananas have in common? 🤔

Yes, they can all be turned into delicious drinks, but the people who grow and harvest them are highly vulnerable to exploitation and often aren't paid adequately.

Fair trade is a structural solution aimed at creating safer working conditions and enriching farmworkers and their communities. Swipe through to learn more about Fair Trade Certification today!

It's time to stop asking if you're getting enough protein. The truth is, Americans are getting roughly 20% more on average than we need.‼️It's time to start asking, ""Where is my protein coming from?""

Why? Traditional animal proteins are a major contributor to greenhouse gases, deforestation, water pollution, and biodiversity loss.

Swipe to learn about the alt-proteins that are flexible, delicious, nutritious, and better for the planet.

There are so many traditional applications of chiles across Hispanic cuisines that we had to share this non-exhaustive carousel just to get you to see the amazing culinary diversity! Check it out 👀

Chiles aren't just the flavorful source of heat in your favorite foods — though we do love them for this reason, among many! ❤️

Indigenous societies in the Americas bred chiles over thousands of years, resulting in an extraordinary diversity of varietals. But they weren't just cherished for their culinary applications. The Aztec empire even used chiles as a part of their taxation system!

Although they have become central to global cuisines because of colonization, our modern industrial food systems are choking out the diversity at the root of this storied plant. Swipe through to learn more about the importance of the history, flavors, and traditions that make chiles the celebrated culinary ingredient they are today.

Do you know about the history and heritage behind your favorite source of heat? (No, we're not talking about the sun!) 🌶️

Originating in the South American Andes and cultivated in what is now Veracruz, Mexico, chiles are incredibly diverse ingredients! Whether smoked or dried, it's hard to deny their importance to the culinary world. Swipe through to learn more about these spicy fruits (they're botanically berries)!

One of the key ways we support our local foodshed is by purchasing from regional food hubs like The Common Market or Gorge Farmer Collective. 👩‍🌾

A food hub takes on the role of aggregating and distributing local food, making it easier for farmers to find institutional buyers (like us!) while streamlining the purchasing and delivery experience.

Scroll through the carousel to learn more about our food hub partners. ➡️

What are local foodsheds and how does Bon Appétit support them? We're glad you asked. 😏

From farm to plate, a foodshed is where food is grown, how it travels, and the markets and tables it arrives at. Think of it like a watershed, which describes the flow of water!

A resilient local food network is important to help those communities and economies navigate shocks without disrupting supply chains while also building climate resilience through sustainable, regenerative farming practices.

🤝 Bon Appétit relies on strong local foodsheds to help us meet our year-round local purchasing goals, which in turn gives back to and strengthens the local foodshed and community.

Today we’re celebrating Eat Local Challenge! Enjoy a 100% local meal made entirely of foods grown within 150 miles of our cafés

Stop by BRB Café, HEC Café, Leutner Commons, or Fribley Commons to try one of our ELC entrées. These dishes are made only with products that come from our Farm to Fork farmers and ranchers located within 150 miles of CWRU’s campus!

We’re saying goodbye to summer ☀️ and hello to fall 🍂 at Leutner Commons today!!

Stop by now through 7PM and check out our pop-up featuring peak seasonal produce with Chef Fred’s tri-colored grilled watermelon and arugula salad with sunflower seeds, and maple-lemon vinaigrette on roasted butternut squash!