Characterized by celebrity chef appearances, vendors, and demonstrations, this year’s Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival celebrated California’s food culture and local produce. Inspired by a similar event at Disney Epcot in Orlando, Florida, California Adventure accommodated 13 themed kiosks from March 3 to April 12. Some featured offerings
Author: Molly Edison
Recalling My First Thanksgiving as a Vegetarian
I stopped eating meat in the first few weeks of my first year of college. I had been vegetarian for a few short stints throughout high school, but after moving away from home, I made the decision more permanent. As an Environmental Analysis major, I consider myself an environmentalist. After moving
Eat, Drink and Be Autumnal as Disneyland Resort Embraces the Season
Each year, Disneyland Resort rolls out a variety of treats based on the season. This year from Sept. 15th through Oct. 31st, Disneyland, California Adventure, and Downtown Disney all offered a variety of Halloween-themed meals, snacks, treats, and drinks. It was the first year that California Adventure was decorated for the Halloween
Look Behind the Counter of Claremont’s Student-Run Cafés
The dining hall is the staple of most Claremont College students’ diets. But sometimes with our busy lives, the limited hours and meal swipes make eating there unrealistic. A fun, often easier, option is on-campus eateries. Some, including Jay’s Place and the Pit Stop, are run by the institution’s dining service
Blue Apron Ingredient-And-Meal-Kit Service: $10 Convenience
If you’ve listened to a podcast lately, chances are you’ve heard of Blue Apron, and had its praises sung to you by your favorite audio personality. But because of various controversies associated with the company, there is more to consider in a Blue Apron delivery than the meal itself. I set out
A Tour of Six Local Donut Shops
I love donuts. In fact, donuts are my favorite food. I might even consider myself somewhat of a donut connoisseur, but I haven’t yet compared Claremont’s donut shops head-to-head. So, I set out to compare some of the most-talked donuts to see which stood up to the hype. I went
The High Environmental Cost of Eating Fish
Americans ate a total of 4.8 billion pounds of seafood, approximately 15.8 pounds per person in 2009, according to NOAA. Globally, each person eats an average of 17 kg of fish per year, with seafood making up at least 15 percent of the average animal protein intake for 3 million people.
Advertising Your Activism: How Corporations Exploit Ethics
Sex is no longer the biggest seller — activism is what loosens our wallets these days. Look at any product marketed to a younger age group and you will see tag lines and buzzwords left and right. Starbucks hires refugees, Apple has been removing conflict minerals, Target gives billions of
Disney Food And Wine Festival is a Treat for Park-goers
Bringing together two of my favorite things, Disney and food, this year’s Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival takes place from March 10 to April 16 at at the Anaheim theme park. Disneyworld hosts a similar but larger event at Epcot featuring international cuisine taking place every fall. For a Disneyland annual
The Privilege of Organic Eating
For many people, socio-economic status is one of greatest factors contributing to food decisions. No matter how aware a person is of the issues associated with GMOs or pesticides or how much they desire to eat fresh and local food, certain food purchases aren’t possible for the majority who aren’t wealthy.