- The Food Literacy Project (at Harvard University Dining Services) cultivates an understanding of food from the ground up. Education focuses on four integrated areas of food and society: agriculture, nutrition, food preparation and community. Ultimately, the project goal is to promote enduring knowledge, enabling consumers to make informed food choices.
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Asparagus: A cult classic?
This article was contributed by Jasmine Omeke ’14. Jasmine is an FLP rep studying abroad in Berlin. During her semester, she’s reporting on food politics and the food scene in Berlin with a particular emphasis on the role of food … Continue reading
Farming on Ekbacka Gård
Lauren Chaleff, ’14, writes about her experiences farming on Ekbacka Gård (Oakhill farm) in Kalmar, Sweden. I have spent the last three summers on Ekbacka Gård (Oakhill farm) in Kalmar, Sweden, about three hours from Copenhagen. It has been the best … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Food @ Harvard, Uncategorized
Tagged Ekbacka Gård, Lauren Chaleff, WWOOF, WWOOF advice, WWOOF international, WWOOF sweden, WWOOF tips
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Winter Fruits and Vegetables
Between Slow Food and locavore movements, the USA is gradually become more aware of the benefits of eating locally and in-season. But as the winter is quickly approaching, it can be more and more difficult to continue to eat in season, … Continue reading
Posted in Sustainability, Uncategorized
Tagged food, locavore, produce, seasonal, slow food, winter
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Military Rations
In honor of Veteran’s Day, this post will contain a brief history of military rations, from WWII to 2012. During WWI, soldiers who did not have access to a mess hall carried around a Reserve Ration, which consisted of a one-pound … Continue reading
Posted in Nutrition, Uncategorized
Tagged food, MCI, military, MRE, rations, Type C Ration, Veteran's Day, WWI, WWII
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From Apples to…Apples!
Autumn is here and in full swing! The leaves are changing and falling, the air is crisp and cool, and apples are ready to be picked and eaten! Whether you are in the Massachusetts eating local Macintosh apples, or elsewhere … Continue reading
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