open space-food

[Joelle Lyons Everett]

In a message dated 7/6/02 6:45:11 AM, mmpanne at snafu.de writes:

<< There also can be

some important cultural/religious elements around food, kosher food,

pork not being welcome by a number of religions, vegetarian dishes if

you have lets say Indians >>

I learned quite a bit at an Open Space of several days at a resort in a
remote location (no easy way to go out for meals).  The group included
several vegetarians, from India and the US.  The kitchen agreed to provide
vegetarian meals for all who requested them--they understood the concept of a
meal with no meat, but did not quite grasp the reality of providing adequate
vegetarian meals over a period of several days.  Each day our friends
received the same menu:  a fruit plate for breakfast, a sandwich of sliced
vegetables and an apple for lunch, and a plate of steamed vegetables for
dinner.  Soon we had some hungry participants!  Finally, near the end of the
conference, one of the Indians called the waiter and ordered the breakfast he
wanted, with eggs and pancakes.

I've been at other conferences where vegetarian and other special-diet foods
were creatively planned and prepared, special casseroles made in quantities
to feed a larger number than had ordered the special foods and placed on the
buffet, with a small label, next to the other dishes offered.  Wonderful,
satisfying food that included homemade granola and wheatfree, nondairy
lasagna.

I think the kind of collaborative planning that Michael suggests makes the
difference.

Joelle

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