Going Local in the Dorm: Is it Possible?

Charles Cohen  

It takes a lot to make any meal last in one’s memory, let alone a meal from a college dorm. But on Thursday, October 4th, the East Quad Cafeteria served up a meal that consisted of meats, fruits, and certain deserts, that all came from the state of Michigan. It was the best meal I have had since I have arrived on campus. A multiplicity of students sat down and enjoyed the food on that faithful Thursday.
Besides the vast amounts of options the café served, from a very sweet and spicy barbeque chicken to beef that was grilled to perfection for one heck of a burger, ending with some of Michigan’s apples that were topped off with caramel sauce (as a New Yorker, I understand the importance of supporting local apples) – these were some of the highlights of “Michigan Food Day.” And who could forget about the Vernor’s Ginger Soda or Faygo root beer floats with local vanilla ice cream-the Michigan cherry on top of the sundae.
In the few weeks I have lived here, I had never seen the café as crowded as it was that day. Every single seat at every table was filled with hungry students, enjoying the food of the Wolverine State. This clearly shows how the student body is supports eating local, which is better for both local economies and our health. Plus, it tasted better than what we usually get from some food-processing factory. I, for one, am both hopeful and excited that the University will do more local food events like this, as it brings awareness to the many great food products that the state can bring to the plate.