This Thanksgiving season will definitely be different from the past so we have some tips for you to celebrate safely and sustainably! Shop & Eat Conscientiously Create a shopping list of what you need in advance so you do not need to take multiple trips.Head to your local farmers market for your Thanksgiving ingredients. You’ll …
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Thanksgiving is easily one of the most awaited holidays. It is celebrated on the 4th Thursday in November in the United states and on different dates in Brazil, Canada, Grenada, Liberia, and Saint Lucia. Its is observed to celebrate the harvest and blessings of the past year.
As we near homecoming week, we want to showcase alumni from Purdue Dining & Culinary so meet Meagan! She worked as a Brand Ambassador during her time at Purdue as an undergrad student and now she's working on her dream of being an amazing singer-songwriter. Meagan, can you tell us when you graduated and what …
It's almost time for the spookiest and sweetest night of the year, Halloween! While there are so many delicious sweets and treats to choose from, you can't go wrong with a classic slice of pumpkin pie. We specifically love the pumpkin pie bars at the dining courts, and picked up a slice with our dinner …
Italian cuisine is a minimalistic approach towards food with great attention to the quality of ingredients rather than their quantity. It is a Mediterranean cuisine that can be traced back to 4th century BC.
One of the most delectable desserts at Earhart is their chocolate marble cake. It isn't a coincidence that this cake is so light and fluffy. Specific scientific properties and methods give this dessert these delicious results. The main secret stems from a simple, yet crucial, step in baking: combining the butter with the sugar. Butter …
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Chef Ken is currently the Chef de cuisine at the All American Dining Room creating weekly specials for all of us to enjoy. His creativity stems from his life experiences so continue reading to learn more! How long have you worked for Purdue Dining & Culinary? With the All American Dining Room or in other …
We interviewed two students from the Purdue Student Farm Organization on their experiences gardening in their homes while at Purdue Meet Natalia Rodriguez, she's a sophomore majoring in Food Science & Biological Engineering whose currently living in Windsor. She took part in a plant science internship on edible plants native to Florida that sparked her …
Good food is the foundation of genuine happiness.-Auguste Escoffier Thai food is a great example of a cuisine that is not only rich is technique but also in color and flavor. Australian chef David Thompson observes that Thai cuisine “is about the juggling of disparate elements to create a harmonious finish. Like a complex musical …
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We took a trip out to the Purdue Student Farm and spoke to the farm manager Chris to learn more about the farm, composting and how to start your own garden inside your own dorm or apartment. Farm manager Chris Adler with some beans When was the Purdue Student Farm started? The first student farm …
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