Bon Vivant Catering http://www.bonvivantcatering.com Just another WordPress site Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:56:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Vote for the Refectory! http://www.bonvivantcatering.com/vote-for-the-refectory/ http://www.bonvivantcatering.com/vote-for-the-refectory/#comments Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:52:13 +0000 admin http://www.bonvivantcatering.com/?p=663 Vote for your favorite Vegetarian / Healthy Food / Pastry Shop /Cafe:  The Refectory!!!

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By: Cassie Safritå

DURHAM – When Duke Divinity School moved into its new building, the staff wanted a place for all to gather and break bread.  The university decided to try a new concept on campus, a green café called The Refectory.  After about a year and a half, the university and many students are pleased with the dining option that’s motto is “Hot, healthy, homemade.”

Chaplain Sally Bates said she eats in The Refectory almost everyday.

“It is the happiest, brightest, freshest, and most delicious place to eat on campus,” said Bates.

“I love the environment, I love the food, it’s tasty, and it’s healthy,” said former student Enuma Okoro, who now works in the Divinity School.

The Refectory Cafe uses environmentally friendly ingredients and equipment.  The café boasts of its environmentally friendly ways – from the food that’s cooked, to the china on which it’s served, to the tables where it’s enjoyed.  The china was used many years ago in the Oak Room, where faculty took students or students took their parents, and the 1926-era solid oak tables were refinished, said Laura Hall, of Bon Vivant Catering, who runs The Refectory.  The staff said it’s all about promoting healthy lifestyle habits.

“It’s a great sense of accomplishment getting people from eating sandwiches or fast food to eating  something that is healthy and homemade,” said Hall.

Much of the food used is local and organic. The Refectory even has its own herb garden on the terrace.  Each day, the hot bar changes, and the eatery offers a student special, which is a nutrient dense, protein dense meal.  Traditionally, a refectory is a dining hall in a monastery, a place to be restored, and patrons said that’s exactly what happens here.

“It’s a nice little place to escape the craziness of what goes on here at Duke day-to-day,” said Jim Wulforst, dining services director.

“In the life of people of faith, meals are a very sacred occasion,” said Bates.

Everyone has their favorites.

“I like the pasta, and the dal, and also the desserts,” said Duke student Chase Steinlauf.

While the meals may be a little pricier than other options, many students and visitors alike are willing to pay out, all to enjoy a little green.

“It’s maybe like an extra five minute walk, but the food is much better here,” said Duke student Doug Clark.

]]> http://www.bonvivantcatering.com/news-reviews/duke-cafe-offers-healthy-dining-options/feed/ 0 SUPERFOODS: APPLES! http://www.bonvivantcatering.com/superfoods-apples/ http://www.bonvivantcatering.com/superfoods-apples/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:50:41 +0000 admin http://www.bonvivantcatering.com/?p=596 Apples – The Iowa Women’s Health Study, which has been investigating the health habits of 34,000 women for nearly 20 years, named apples as one of only three foods (along with pears and red wine) that are most effective at reducing the risk of death from heart disease among postmenopausal women.  Other massive studies, some comprising more than 10,000 women, have found the fruit to lower risk of lung cancer and type 2 diabetes – and even help women lose weight.  Apples are a major source of antioxidant flavonoids; eating one every day provides the same antioxidant boost as a mega dose (1500 mg) of vitamin C and contain a healthy dose of soluble fiber that can help cut cholesterol.

]]> http://www.bonvivantcatering.com/superfoods-apples/feed/ 0 Organic Tea http://www.bonvivantcatering.com/organic-tea/ http://www.bonvivantcatering.com/organic-tea/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2011 07:22:55 +0000 admin http://www.bonvivantcatering.com/?p=553 If you are just getting to know the benefits of organic practices, tea is a great place to start.  Unlike other products, such as fruits and vegetables, a tea leaf is never washed.  In fact, the first time tea leaves touch water is when they are brewed moments before the tea is drunk.  That means that pesticides – if they were used in the growing process – are likely to end up in your beverage, and ultimately in your body.  It’s a risk that we at The Refectory and Honest Tea are simply not willing to take.

Honest Tea – The Refectory proudly carries Honest Tea products that are certified as meeting the USDA’S organic standards.  This means that the bottled beverages and tea bags are produced without antibiotics, pesticides, irradiation or bioengineering.  Organic farmers are required to adhere to certain soil and water conservation methods, and their practices are monitored by third-party certification agencies.

At the Refectory it’s our pleasure and our pledge to bring you food that is organic, sustainable -and delicious!  Read our Refectory blog for daily updates on our foods, farmers and philosophy.

Enjoy!

]]> http://www.bonvivantcatering.com/organic-tea/feed/ 0 Welcome to The Refectory Blog! http://www.bonvivantcatering.com/welcome-to-the-refectory-blog-2/ http://www.bonvivantcatering.com/welcome-to-the-refectory-blog-2/#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:00:20 +0000 admin http://www.bonvivantcatering.com/?p=540 Beginning Monday, November 14th, every week day there will be bits & pieces of information about food and the environment that we think you will find interesting!

The daily blog will be presented as follows:

Mondays: Local & sustainable fare for the week, environmental tidbits.

Tuesday-Thursday: Food Days – highlighting the nutritional benefits of the food we eat.

Fridays: Farmer Days – highlighting the farmers that provide food to The Refectory.

Write to us – let us know what you think!

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]]> http://www.bonvivantcatering.com/openmenu/catering-menu/feed/ 0 Farmer Highlight: Farmhand Foods, Pinetown, NC http://www.bonvivantcatering.com/farmer-highlight-farmhand-foods-pinetown-nc/ http://www.bonvivantcatering.com/farmer-highlight-farmhand-foods-pinetown-nc/#comments Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:34:34 +0000 admin http://www.bonvivantcatering.com/?p=605 Farmhand Foods connects North Carolina’s pasture-based livestock farmers with local food lovers, restaurants and retailers.  They source from a network of farmers who raise animals humanely, on pasture, and without the use of antibiotics or added hormones.  They provide a consistent selection of quality meats in local markets. Farmhand Foods seeks to build a more sustainable food system in North Carolina that supports family farmers.  Their products include fresh cuts of local, pasture-raised beef and pork, as well as unique specialty items.  For more information, check out http://www.farmhandfoods.com.

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• Rich in fiber and protein:
• Rich in nutrients such as Thiamin, B6, Copper and Magnesium.
• The only nuts with high levels of Lutein and Zeaxanthin, antioxidants needed for eye health.
• High levels of Phytosterols, a plant sterol shown to reduce cholesterol absorption from other foods.

At the Refectory Café it’s our pleasure and our pledge to bring you food that is organic, sustainable – and delicious! Read the Refectory blog daily for updates on our food, farmers and philosophy.

Enjoy!

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Menu ItemVegetarianVeganGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Autumn Vegetable CurryVegetarianGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Macaroni & CheeseVegetarianShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Baked OatmealVegetarianShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Baked Stuffed SquashVegetarianGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Baked ZitiVegetarianShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Brie en CrouteVegetarianShellfish Free
Butternut SquashVegetarianGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Breakfast ScrambleVegetarianGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Calico Whole Grain RiceVegetarianGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Cheddar Pecan CrispsVegetarianShellfish Free
Cheese StrawsVegetarianShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Classic Smoked Salmon DisplayVegetarianGluten FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
ColeslawVegetarianGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Corn PuddingVegetarianShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Cream of fennelVegetarianGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Creamy CrabVegetarianGluten FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Creamy Potato Corn ChowderVegetarianGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Creamy TomatoVegetarianGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Eggplant ParmigianaVegetarianShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
French OnionVegetarianShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Fresh Herb SconettesVegetarianShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Fruit & Cheese DisplayVegetarianGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
GougeresVegetarianShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Granny Smith WedgesVegetarianGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Herb PolentaVegetarianShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Herb Roasted PotatoesVegetarianGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Hot Spinach & Artichoke DipVegetarianShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Local VegetableVegetarianGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Maple Glazed CarrotsVegetarianGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Mediterranean Mezze PlatterVegetarianGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Mushroom & Tomato RisottoVegetarianGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Platinum Fruit & Cheese DisplayVegetarianShellfish Free
PotatoVegetarianGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Potatoes Au GratinVegetarianGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Roasted Garlic Mashed PotatoesVegetarianGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Roasted Leek & Gruyere TartletsVegetarianShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Roasted Onion & MushroomVegetarianGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Roasted Red Pepper & PotatoVegetarianGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Soy Enchilada CasseroleVegetarianShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Stuffed Potato SkinsVegetarianGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Sweet PotatoVegetarianGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Tomato Basil finger sandwichesVegetarianShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Vegetarian LasagnaVegetarianShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Vegetarian MinestroneVegetarianShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
VichyssoiseVegetarianGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Warmed Walnut & Honey ChevreVegetarianShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
House Roasted NutsVegetarianGluten FreeShellfish Free
Creamy spring peaVeganGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Braised Autumn GreensVeganGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Cuban Black BeanVeganGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Green BeansVeganGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Grilled VegetablesVeganGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Roasted Autumn VegetablesVeganGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Roasted Brussels SproutsVeganGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Roasted Butternut SquashVeganGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Spicy Black BeansVeganGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Avocado Salsa & Corn ChipsVeganShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Beet and apricot saladVeganGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Black BeanVeganGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Cantalope gingerVeganGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
CaponataVeganShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
ChiliVeganShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Cucumber DillVeganGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
DalVeganGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Fresh FigsVeganShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Garden VegetableVeganGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Green Bean, Sweet Pepper & JicamaVeganGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
GreensVeganGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Grilled Vegetable EnsembleVeganGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Herb Roasted Vegetables & PolentaVeganShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
HouseVeganGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Hummus & PitasVeganShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Kale saladVeganGluten FreeShellfish Free
Lemon & Fresh Herb OlivesVeganGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Maple Roasted Sweet Potato FrittersVeganShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
PotatoVeganGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Potato PancakesVeganShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Artichoke Baked PotatoesVeganShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
RatatouilleVeganShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Roasted GarlicVeganGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
RomaineVeganGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
SpaghettiVeganShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Stuffed Acorn SquashVeganGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Stuffed MushroomsVeganGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Thai CucumberVeganGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Tofu Breakfast ScrambleVeganGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Tofu with Spicy Peanut SauceVeganShellfish Free
Tuscan white beanVeganGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Vegetable Crudites PlatterVeganGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Vegetarian ChiliVeganGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Chorizo BlanketsShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Citrus & Clove Baked Spiral HamGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Herb Roasted TenderloinGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Italian Sausage & Red Pepper SkewersGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Kielbasa SausageGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Prosciutto & Goat Cheese TartletsShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Prosciutto Wrapped MelonGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Pulled Pork BarbecueGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Spicy Baked ZitiShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Spicy Pork Stuffed MushroomsShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Split Pea & HamGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Tamale CasseroleShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Honey Garlic MeatballsShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Italian Meatballs (2 pp)Shellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Spicy Greek MeatballsShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Lamb Chop PopsGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Lamb SkewersGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Spicy Lamb PiesShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Capicola Wrapped ShrimpPeanut & Tree Nut Free
Classic Shrimp Cocktail (2 per person)Gluten FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Crab Cakes (2 pp)Peanut & Tree Nut Free
Crab Puffs (2 pp)Peanut & Tree Nut Free
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms (2 pp)Gluten FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Grilled SalmonGluten FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Hot Crab DipGluten FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Jumbo Lump Crab CakesPeanut & Tree Nut Free
Marinated ShrimpGluten FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Pan-Seared ScallopsGluten FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
PangasiusGluten FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Penne PastaShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Seafood GumboGluten FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Seafood StewGluten FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Seared Scallops wrapped in smoked baconGluten FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Sherried Shrimp in snow peasGluten FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Shrimp CroquettesPeanut & Tree Nut Free
Shrimp etouffeeGluten FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Smoked TroutGluten FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Southern Style Shrimp & GritsPeanut & Tree Nut Free
Chicken & Sausage GumboGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Chicken Cordon Bleu CasseroleShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Chicken & DumplingsShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Chicken CroquettesShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Chicken Enchilada CasseroleShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Chicken MarsalaShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Chicken NoodleShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Chicken ParmigianaShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Chicken PicataShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Homemade TaquitosShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Savory Chicken SkewersGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Sesame Chicken SkewersGluten FreeShellfish Free
Beef barleyShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Beef LasagnaShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Beef StewGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Beef StroganoffShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Jamaican beef stewGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Meat LoafShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Mole steak SkewersGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Old Fashioned Pot RoastShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Roast Beef CornucopiasGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free
Tenderloin RoastGluten FreeShellfish FreePeanut & Tree Nut Free

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