Author: Gastronomy Education

Discussing “Evil Alcohol” with Dr. Lionel Tiger

by Rachel Anderson “Food is more than a source of electricity,” Dr. Lionel Tiger announced before going on to joke about the “nineteen” glasses of wine he consumed that evening. Speaking to a room of gastronomes, our thoughts and actions truly paralleled those initial words. It is undisputed. We recognize food as significantly more than […]

Welcoming new students, part IV

The Gastronomy Program looks forward to welcoming these new students for the upcoming semester. Meaghan Agnew once harnessed food for malevolent intent when, at the age of 2, she attempted to stuff an entire head of lettuce down her baby sister’s throat. But she soon learned that ingredients should be appreciated, not weaponized, and thus […]

Welcoming new students, part III

The Gastronomy Program looks forward to welcoming these new students for the upcoming semester. Rachel Anderson eats until unhealthily full and no longer fights the gravitational pull towards authentic meals in divey locations. She’s an experience enthusiast- a doer, connecter, under committed runner, cocktail drinker, and seeker. A mash-up of Colorado and Illinois, Rachel has […]

Welcoming new students, part II

The Gastronomy Program looks forward to welcoming these new students for the upcoming semester. Lindsey Barrett was born and raised in Northern California and has always had a sense of adventure. After receiving bachelor degrees in Journalism and Spanish from California State University, Chico and spending a year of college in Mexico, she was unsure […]

Welcome New Students

With “back to school” ads in the paper, and the slightest chill in the morning air,  it is time to think about fall classes. We are pleased to have another great cohort  joining the Boston University Gastronomy Program. These new students have been asked to submit a picture of themselves, a short bio, and what […]