Author: Gastronomy Education

Food News Round Up: Trucks, Deserts, and Porn

by Emily Contois On any other blog, it might be difficult to draw connections between trucks, deserts, and pornography, but not here where food is the common thread. While food trucks are often in the news as they sweep the culinary landscape, this week’s Food News Round Up includes articles that look at the food […]

Summer Session 1: Gastronomy Courses Spotlight

As the spring semester comes to a close, we know you’re already chomping at the bit for summer classes. Summer 1 kicks off May 21 and concludes June 28. The following fabulous courses still have space: ARCHAEOLOGY OF FOOD IN ANCIENT TIMES (MET ML 611) Course Summary: Beginning with early humans up to early farmers, the […]

Gastronomy Student Association Takes on Fireside Chats

by Jane Armstrong Saturday afternoon isn’t a particularly busy time for the average restaurant, but The Fireplace in Brookline has found the perfect antidote for pre-twilight slump: Fireside Chats. Twice a month the venue holds food and alcohol tastings, accompanied by an informative discussion of where the featured offerings originated, and how they were produced. […]