MacEwan University's food scene has changed significantly from when the author was a student, with many more options available that cater to diverse diets and tastes. The director of Food Services says offering familiar brands alongside new options is important for the nearly 20,000 students. While Tim Hortons and Pizza 73 were once the only familiar options, the university now works with vendors bringing authentic cuisines from around the world and local food trucks. Students today are more discerning about food and ask questions about options for vegans, vegetarians and those with gluten restrictions or preferences for local and artisanal foods. The university aims to take a holistic approach to meet the needs of all students.
- The document discusses Alberta's local cuisine, focusing on wild game meats that are becoming more popular and accepted. It profiles buffalo, muskox, caribou, and wild boar meats available in Alberta from local producers and sold in stores and restaurants.
- Wild boar from Hog Wild Specialties has become especially popular due to its use by creative chefs and at the annual Edmonton Slow Food Wild Boar and Beer Barbecue. The most sought-after product is an authentic Sardinian-style wild boar prosciutto.
- The article encourages embracing local seasonal ingredients for grilling, like garden tomatoes, asparagus, and cheeses, and provides a recipe using
The document summarizes the Inuvik Community Greenhouse located in Inuvik, Northwest Territories, Canada. The greenhouse allows local residents to rent garden plots to grow vegetables even though Inuvik has limited growing seasons due to its northern latitude. Children from the local daycare help grow plants from seeds and tend the garden. Produce from the garden is sold at a farmer's market. The greenhouse faces challenges operating in the harsh northern climate but provides benefits to the community by allowing gardening and growing of food.
MacEwan University's food scene has changed significantly from when the author was a student, with many more options available that cater to diverse diets and tastes. The director of Food Services says offering familiar brands alongside new options is important for the nearly 20,000 students. While Tim Hortons and Pizza 73 were once the only familiar options, the university now works with vendors bringing authentic cuisines from around the world and local food trucks. Students today are more discerning about food and ask questions about options for vegans, vegetarians and those with gluten restrictions or preferences for local and artisanal foods. The university aims to take a holistic approach to meet the needs of all students.
- The document discusses Alberta's local cuisine, focusing on wild game meats that are becoming more popular and accepted. It profiles buffalo, muskox, caribou, and wild boar meats available in Alberta from local producers and sold in stores and restaurants.
- Wild boar from Hog Wild Specialties has become especially popular due to its use by creative chefs and at the annual Edmonton Slow Food Wild Boar and Beer Barbecue. The most sought-after product is an authentic Sardinian-style wild boar prosciutto.
- The article encourages embracing local seasonal ingredients for grilling, like garden tomatoes, asparagus, and cheeses, and provides a recipe using
The document summarizes the Inuvik Community Greenhouse located in Inuvik, Northwest Territories, Canada. The greenhouse allows local residents to rent garden plots to grow vegetables even though Inuvik has limited growing seasons due to its northern latitude. Children from the local daycare help grow plants from seeds and tend the garden. Produce from the garden is sold at a farmer's market. The greenhouse faces challenges operating in the harsh northern climate but provides benefits to the community by allowing gardening and growing of food.