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10 Lucky Foods to Ring in Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year festivities prominently feature feasts of carefully selected foods that promise good fortune in the coming years.
From Lanterns to Firecrackers: A Look at Lunar New Year Traditions
Explore some of the many rituals and traditions observed during Lunar New Year celebrations across the world.
Exploring the Cultural Significance of Lunar New Year
Learn more about this globally celebrated holiday by exploring the historic roots tracing back over 3,500 years.
8 Kitchen Tips to Reduce Food Waste (and Save Money)
Tips for shopping and preparing food mindfully to help you from wasting food… and money.
Cauliflower and Garbanzo Curry Soup
Mildly spiced, this vegetable and bean-based curry soup is quick, simple, and warming.
Waste Not, Want Flavor: 5 Ways to Eat More Sustainably
Five playful and practical ways to eat more sustainably without compromising on flavor or fun.
Chocolate and Avocado Brownies
Enjoy these rich, fudgy brownies which invite you to slow down and nourish your body and soul with each bite.
Eat With Your Senses
Make eating a full sensory experience, beyond just the visual presentation and the taste of your food. Your mind will thank you!
The Buzz: Bone Broth
Bone broth ─ a miracle superfood to help keep you well ─ or just another crock of soup?
The Buzz: Adaptogens
Are adaptogens the mystical medicinal tonic that can help support your immune system and reduce the effects of stress?
The Buzz: Magnesium
Is magnesium the magical sleep aid that will result in more restful nights?
Savory Lentil Soup with Spinach
Filled with fiber and magnesium, this nutrient-packed soup is just the comfort food you need to get a good night’s rest.
Tossing and Turning
Paying attention to what you eat can help you stay in dreamland longer.
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Eat Right — For You
When it comes to wellness, Bon Appétit’s focus is on simple, delicious food — that happens to be good for you. To support long-term health, we are bringing more plants to menus every day in a craveable way, while emphasizing healthy cooking techniques. When healthy food tastes good, nourishing your body and mind becomes the easy choice.
Food Allergies
We serve thousands of guests with food allergies and sensitivities safely in our cafés every day. Our chefs, managers, and dietitians work closely with our food-allergic guests to create reasonable solutions to help them eat what they love. If you have questions about eating for your dietary needs in our cafés, reach out to us: we’ll gladly meet with you.
Sustainability
We serve thousands of guests with food allergies and sensitivities safely in our cafés every day. Our chefs, managers, and dietitians work closely with our food-allergic guests to create reasonable solutions to help them eat what they love. If you have questions about eating for your dietary needs in our cafés, reach out to us: we’ll gladly meet with you.
Food Recovery Verified
Claremont McKenna College is fighting food waste and hunger by recovering surplus perishable food from our campus that would otherwise go to waste and donating it to people in need through Chefs to End Hunger .
Chefs to End Hunger is about empowering chefs to easily and efficiently use the resources already at their disposal and repurposed food currently going to waste to join in the fight to end hunger and make a real cumulative impact daily.
Learn more about the Food Recovery Network and Bon Appétit’s food recovery efforts.
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Common Questions
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- How will you handle my concerns about a food allergy?