Food Fight!

No, there was not a ton of food being thrown around, although there was a ton of food being sampled!

The event was held at the KIPJ with food sampling outside
before the film screening and panel discussion in the theater.

 I would have to say that USD's Food and Food Culture event was really exciting to be involved with. There was great food being served, an amazing film, and also an invigorating panel. I chose my word invigorating carefully; by definition it means to fill with life and energy and that is exactly what the panel did. There were some big name people on the panel and the discussion that ensued was motivating. It made me change the way I view my food and what I want to be putting in my body. The thought that the movie planted in the brain was engrained by the discussion. The panel members were Chris Taylor, the director of the film, Dr. Kathy James from the Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science, then there were the gentlemen from U.S. Food Services, Greg Pallaske and Jason Paolini, Patrick Clark from the Culinary Institute of America, Jay Porter, a USD alumni and owner of The Linkery and El Take it Easy, and author of Recipe for America, Jill Richardson.

From left to right: Jill Richardson, Patrick Clark, Jay Porter,
Jason Paolini, Greg Pallaske, Dr. Kathy James, and Chris Taylor

It was definitely an eclectic group of panelists and they all had very valuable contributions to the conversation. Overall, with USD's efforts to be more sustainable, this was a beneficial event. Hopefully next time you need to buy food you consider buying local, or at least organic.

Also, a HUGE thank you to all the student volunteers
(most of whom are Adventure Guides)