Kathianne
07-08-2008, 08:34 PM
Yeah, petty but funny:
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/jul/08/food-guidelines-have-some-seeing-red-and-blue/
Food all over the map at GOP, Democratic conventions
By Sara Burnett, Rocky Mountain News (Contact), Julie Poppen, Rocky Mountain News (Contact)
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
To the many differences between Republicans and Democrats, add one more: menus for their presidential conventions.
The Democratic National Convention host committee guidelines for caterers suggest serving mostly organic fare or Colorado products, and avoiding fried foods. The guidelines even suggest color schemes on plates.
"This is the food police," groused Denver City Councilman Charlie Brown on Monday. "These people stood in line too long at the Aspen Food and Wine Festival."
He said he's heard from caterers who feel if they deviate from the guidelines, they won't get DNC business.
The Republicans have not placed restrictions on food vendors working events hosted by the Republican National Convention organizing committee, an official spokeswoman said.
The DNC host committee issued the guidelines a month ago as part of its Lean 'N Green initiative. The suggestions are meant to guide caterers submitting bids and restaurants that want to capitalize on the concept by offering at least one meal that adheres to guidelines, said DNC host committee spokesman Chris Lopez.
The host committee's only big event - one that will attract 10,000 people - is the welcoming party at Elitch Gardens. While the catered meal is designed to be nutritious, the DNC has not hired grease police to keep delegates from sneaking off to a funnel cake stand, Lopez said.
"These come across as hard and fast rules," Lopez said. "They're recommendations."
Paul DeLongchamps, owner of Bistro Boys Catering, has bid on parties during convention week.
As for color suggestions for meals, he said, "Can you name a blue food that Colorado grows? Purple potatoes are the only thing I can think of."
Healthy food DNC-style
DNC host committee meal guidelines
* Half a meal made up of fruits and/or veggies
* At least three of the following five colors on a plate - red, green, yellow, blue/purple and white (garnishes don't count)
* No fried foods
* At least 70 percent of ingredients (based on precooked weight) certified organic and/or grown or raised in Colorado
* Use of reusable serviceware
* No bottled water, use pitchers instead
* Encourage staff to use alternative modes of transportation
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/jul/08/food-guidelines-have-some-seeing-red-and-blue/
Food all over the map at GOP, Democratic conventions
By Sara Burnett, Rocky Mountain News (Contact), Julie Poppen, Rocky Mountain News (Contact)
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
To the many differences between Republicans and Democrats, add one more: menus for their presidential conventions.
The Democratic National Convention host committee guidelines for caterers suggest serving mostly organic fare or Colorado products, and avoiding fried foods. The guidelines even suggest color schemes on plates.
"This is the food police," groused Denver City Councilman Charlie Brown on Monday. "These people stood in line too long at the Aspen Food and Wine Festival."
He said he's heard from caterers who feel if they deviate from the guidelines, they won't get DNC business.
The Republicans have not placed restrictions on food vendors working events hosted by the Republican National Convention organizing committee, an official spokeswoman said.
The DNC host committee issued the guidelines a month ago as part of its Lean 'N Green initiative. The suggestions are meant to guide caterers submitting bids and restaurants that want to capitalize on the concept by offering at least one meal that adheres to guidelines, said DNC host committee spokesman Chris Lopez.
The host committee's only big event - one that will attract 10,000 people - is the welcoming party at Elitch Gardens. While the catered meal is designed to be nutritious, the DNC has not hired grease police to keep delegates from sneaking off to a funnel cake stand, Lopez said.
"These come across as hard and fast rules," Lopez said. "They're recommendations."
Paul DeLongchamps, owner of Bistro Boys Catering, has bid on parties during convention week.
As for color suggestions for meals, he said, "Can you name a blue food that Colorado grows? Purple potatoes are the only thing I can think of."
Healthy food DNC-style
DNC host committee meal guidelines
* Half a meal made up of fruits and/or veggies
* At least three of the following five colors on a plate - red, green, yellow, blue/purple and white (garnishes don't count)
* No fried foods
* At least 70 percent of ingredients (based on precooked weight) certified organic and/or grown or raised in Colorado
* Use of reusable serviceware
* No bottled water, use pitchers instead
* Encourage staff to use alternative modes of transportation