Our view is that there should be joy in the preparing and sharing of food. It is such a rich part of our life and community, at the center of which lies the kitchen.
“Acre’s community integrated kitchen teaches all of us good family eating values. It’s part of a healthy mind and body.”
Our Recipe is Simple
- Start with a well-designed kitchen.
- Choose fresh and organic ingredients and allow them to shine.
- Hire people who put love and care into their work.
- Mix well and enjoy.
Our Kitchen Standards
- Cook food from scratch, in small batches
- Support and use local organic ingredients
- Use humanely raised grass-fed meat and free range poultry that is free of hormones and antibiotics
- No processed or deep-fried foods
- Avoid genetically modified food (GMO)
- Use only wild line-caught or sustainably farmed fish
- Use only natural, non-hydrogenated oils in our cooking
- Use organic grains whenever possible
- Use local breads and pastries made with natural ingredients
- Serve food fresh and hot, not reheated
- Follow sustainable practices like our full composting/recycling program that aims for ‘zero waste’ and our use of ‘to go’ packaging made from biodegradable sugar cane fibers
- Keep food affordable without compromising quality