In 2015, Bon Appétit became the first food service company to commit to sourcing 100% Fair Trade Certified tea in our cafés. We partnered with Oakland, CA based Numi Tea to make this commitment a reality.

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Limited Miles, Unlimited Flavor: Bon Appétit Teams Celebrate Eat Local Challenge 2021
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In celebration of our 17th annual Eat Local Challenge, our chefs sourced a diverse array of ingredients from farmers, fishers, and makers, crafting 100% local (with the exception of salt) meals for guests.

Safety is a Hands-On Affair for Bon Appétit at Adobe San Jose
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The Bon Appétit at Adobe San Jose team recently held a hands-on safety training to complement their existing safety curriculum.

Bistro Lentil Salad with Carrots and Dijon
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Delightful and filling make-ahead lentil salad recipe that’s perfect for lunch.

Quinoa and Kale-Stuffed Sweet Potato with Tahini Drizzle
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This roasted sweet potato stuffed with quinoa and kale, then topped with tahini dressing is a balanced meal made up of fiber, protein, and fat, but can be topped with roasted turkey for those looking to accent their meal with meat.

Food Unites Us and Chefs Inspire Us: Celebrating Chef Appreciation Week 2021
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This Chef Appreciation Week, we’re celebrating the people who put in long hours, going the extra mile to put a smile on a guest’s face, or coaching a team member through a challenging task.

One in a Melon: A Chef’s Ode to Watermelons (with recipes!)
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I like eating watermelons just as they are, but they are also great in salads and beverages. Here are some watermelon recipes to enjoy during your carefree summer days.

Life’s a Peach: A Chef’s Juicy Memory of Discovering America (with recipes!)
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To celebrate these last days of summer, I would like to share a recipe for the peach dessert we enjoyed during our gathering. I hope you get to enjoy it on a sunny day, with someone you think is a peach.

Chefs and Techies Team Up to Fight Waste
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Food waste can be incredibly tough to track, especially in dynamic, cook-from-scratch kitchens like Bon Appetit’s that serve thousands every day. Enter Waste Not™: Bon Appétit’s very own kitchen-waste tracking app that makes it easier than ever for chefs to capture the cause, quantity, and destination of their food waste.

Longtime Partnership Blossoms to Preserve Santa Fe Foodways
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We’re creating a new quarterly series that features longtime Farm to Fork and Locally Crafted vendors, starting with Squash Blossom Local Food in Santa Fe, New Mexico.