Kitchen Cabinet

Category: Sustainability

  • Video: “Food Security in a Changing World: Expanding the Vision of Sustainable Agriculture” by Fred Kirschenmann

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    A lecture on March 11, 2011 by Fred Kirschenmann, Distinguished Fellow, Aldo Leopold Center and Professor of Religion and Philosophy, Iowa State University; President, Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture; President, Kirschenmann Family Farms.

  • Kithen Cabinet Meeting Minutes 3-25-2011

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    Kitchen Cabinet Agenda March 25, 2011 7:15 a.m. Present: Aaron Banks, Judy Douglas, Bob Douglas, Deborah Downs-Miers, George Elliott, Kristina Fosse, Lisa Heldke, Renee Hoppe, Steve Kjellgren, Mike Stehlik, Rebecca Welp, New Greens Members Fosse and Hoppe introduced themselves, discussed their interest in being members of the KC, and reported on Greens activity. • The…

  • 15 Easy Ways to Grow From Food Consumer to Food Citizen

    15 Easy Ways to Grow From Food Consumer to Food Citizen

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      “Food citizens are eaters who take an interest in food beyond its affordability and availability. Food citizens are concerned about environmental sustainability, the health of farmers and consumers, issues of justice for farm workers and the poor, and democratic participation in determining where our food system is heading.” — Wisconsin Foodshed Research Project Read…

  • The 2010-11 College Sustainability Report Card Gives Gustavus Dining Service an “A”

    The 2010-11 College Sustainability Report Card Gives Gustavus Dining Service an “A”

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    Gustavus Dining Service and Recycling have received an “A” grade by the College Sustainability Report Card. From the Report Card: Dining services spends more than a third of its food budget on local products. Only fair trade coffee is served on campus; all milk is hormone and antibiotic free, and most seafood is purchased according…

  • Fall 2010 Kitchen Cabinet Meetings

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    Meeting Dates have been announced for Fall 2010. They will be held at 7:15am in the Campus Center Building and will last approximately 1 hour. Dates are as follows: September 28th, October 19, November 23rd, and December 14th. Gustavus Community members who are interested in joining the KC or who wish to sit in on…

  • Equal Exchange Bananas! Beyond the Peel

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    Look for Equal Exchange – Fair Trade bananas in MarketPlace and throughout the Dining Service in 2010-11. Whenever possible, Gustavus will offer Equal Exchange Bananas exclusively – Yea! Read more at Beyond the Peel.

  • Gustavus’ Fresh Eggs to be 100% Certified Cage Free!

    Gustavus’ Fresh Eggs to be 100% Certified Cage Free!

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    Gustavus Dining Service has committed to prepare and serve only Cage Free eggs beginning in September 2010. The eggs will come from Minnesota and Wisconsin farms and are American Humane Certified. This means the farms follow strict guidelines in the care and well being of the laying hens. The hens are kept in an environment…

  • Gustavus has a new Coffee Partner!

    Gustavus has a new Coffee Partner!

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    We are excited to announce partnership with Tiny Footprint Coffee! Look for the delicious, locally roasted, sustainably grown, Earth First brew soon in the Gustavus Adolphus MarketPlace and at catered events! Tiny Footprint Coffee

  • Gustavus included in Princeton Review’s new Guide to 286 Green Colleges:

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    Gustavus Adolphus College cites justice as one of its core values, and it has prompted the community of “Gusties” on campus to take their roles as environmental stewards seriously.

  • Kitchen Cabinet Minutes: 3-1-2010

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    Present: Joe L., Mike S., Aaron B., Sujay R., Steve K., Judy D., Jim D., Susan K., Sara B., Stacy G., Bob Douglas, and Deborah D.M. Over a breakfast of fruit, lemon cream pancakes, fresh raspberry syrup, bacon, and caramel bran muffins, the group introduced themselves and the particulars of their involvement on the most…