Boston University’s Gastronomy Program cultivates change as it branches out to look at food production in cities. The launch of the Urban Agriculture course this summer was an important step in developing a holistic approach to studying food systems. Read more about it in BU Today: “One Class, OnDay: Urban Agriculture Takes Root”
[slideshow] From tea party to tea braised? Is the recent “food craze” a mere trend or a culinary revolution that will celebrate its time in American history as the Era of Food? At the forefront of this surge, BU’s Gastronomy Program was mentioned in this Christian Science Monitor article which gives great voice to this […]
By Annaliese DeNooyer [slideshow] It’s Friday morning and the kitchen at 2948 Folsom is kicking out its usual fusion of smells. Thick tortillas sizzle on the stove and slabs of dough destined for chocolate babka span three feet of the metal prep table. Businesses work side-by-side at the stations, methodically prepping for the weekend’s markets, cart […]
by Meg Jones Wall “How many photographers does it take to screw in a lightbulb? Ten. One to screw it in, and nine others to say, ‘Oh, I could’ve done that.’ ” You may not be laughing, but Clare Ferguson’s joke was a big hit at this weekend’s third bi-annual International Conference on Food Styling […]
It’s hard to believe there is only one week left of Summer Term I! There was barely enough time to watch seeds germinate and turn some compost in the garden. Nonetheless, the Urban Agriculture course has been a huge success for the Gastronomy Program. Students have learned the challenges of starting tomatoes from seed and […]