The Gastronomy program is absolutely packed with exciting events throughout the month, and there are great things happening all over Boston as well! Many of these lectures, presentations and workshops are free or inexpensive for students, so check some out and get signed up. And if you’re interested in writing about any of these events, […]
by Chris Maggiolo Alcohol is an important aspect of nearly every society. Historically, its development as a food parallels that of human sociocultural development, while contemporarily, it continues to influence not only that which is social and cultural, but also that which is natural, physical, and biological. Alcohol is involved in the creation and destruction […]
Whether this is your very first semester or you’re finishing up your thesis, the Gastronomy program is all about maintaining a strong community. One of the best ways to get involved and stay connected is through the Gastronomy Student Association, a group of current students who help put together events and lectures for each semester. […]
by Sarah Morrow Walking into a room that contains mostly strangers can be pretty daunting. But in spite of the dark and dreary weather outside, walking into the Gastronomy Welcome Back Social last week was anything but intimidating. The past two weeks have been a rush of reading and finding (sometimes hidden!) classrooms. Taking a […]
Now that the semester has come to a close, so has my time as editor of this site. The process of building, launching, and maintaining the Gastronomy at BU blog was a wonderfully instructive experience, and I’d like to thank Dr. Black for the opportunity. My gratitude also goes out to all who contributed writing, […]