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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 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 […]

Fall Lecture Series Recap: Don’t Police My Plate – Race, Gender, and the Politics of Eating the “Right Foods”

Throughout the year, the BU Gastronomy blog will feature occasional posts from special guest writers including current students, recent alumni, professors, and more. The following Guest Post is brought to you by Gastronomy student Alex Cheser. As the clock neared the hour, the lecture hall quickly became standing room only as Gastronomy graduate students, faculty, […]