At BCBS, our commitment to nourishing the spirit extends beyond study and practice to the food we serve. Our chefs approach meal preparation with mindfulness and creativity, constantly seeking new flavors and recipes to delight our guests. But how do they find and create these culinary delights?
From time to time, retreatants ask our talented chefs where we get our recipes. There is no simple answer because many chefs have contributed recipes over the decades. In recent years, our chefs have taken to the internet, like almost everyone else, for ideas and inspiration to enhance our established collection of recipes. Here are a few favorite blogs that help our chefs bring fresh, vibrant dishes to our retreats:
Kitchen Manager Brian’s Recommendations
- The Mediterranean Dish: https://www.
themediterraneandish.com/
- The Kitchn: https://www.thekitchn.com/
Chef Tarrah’s Recommendations
- Love and Lemons: https://www.loveandlemons.com/
- The Spruce Eats: https://www.thespruceeats.com/
Chef Zack’s Recommendations
- Forks Over Knives: https://www.forksoverknives.
com/recipes/
- Veg News: https://vegnews.com/
The journey of recipe discovery does not end with online sources. Our chefs also draw inspiration from the surrounding area, incorporating fresh produce from nearby farms and the BCBS garden into their creations. These local connections help our chefs ensure our meals are delicious and support sustainable, community-centered food systems.
In the BCBS kitchen, culinary exploration is a form of meditation — an opportunity to cultivate mindfulness and presence with each chop, stir, and taste. Our chefs approach their craft with reverence and joy, infusing each dish with intention and care while offering sustenance to both body and spirit.
