Food

The following is an overview of the food/menu that will be available during the 2017 CACUSS Conference. The menu is accurate at the time of posting but subject to change.

The purpose of this overview is for attendees' knowledge and planning purposes. Individual requests for specific amendments to a dish or item are not possible. CACUSS is committed to offering nutritious meals with an emphasis on proteins and vegetables to keep attendees energized throughout the conference. Each conference meal will offer vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free and nut-free options. Please note that the Shaw Centre kitchen does have traces of nuts.

Should you have any concerns, requests or feedback regarding how the conference team could improve your experience, please email event.access@carleton.ca, phone 416-660-5724 or visit the Access Hub.

Sunday, June 11 (Pre-conference)

Carleton University

Breakfast

Fresh Fruit Platter (melons, berries, pineapple, grapes, strawberries)
Cinnamon rolls
Gluten-free muffins
Coffee, tea, and water

Lunch

Chef's Choice Vegan Soup
Mixed Greek Salad (Fresh red and green peppers, cucumbers, onions, tomato, feta cheese and olives in oregano and balsamic)
Black Bean Salad (black beans, avocado, oranges and red peppers in a lime cilantro dressing)
Quinoa Salad (with peppers, onions, tomato and cucumber)
Herb Roasted Chicken
Assorted soft drinks, fruit juices and spring water

Takeaway Lunch (The Way is Made By Walking)

Turkey Kaiser sandwich
Celery and carrot sticks
Whole Fruit
Homebaked Cookies
Soft drink or juice

Afternoon Break

Corn tortilla chips with salsa, sour cream, guacamole and pita chips with hummus
Assorted soft drinks and juice
Coffee and Tea

Newcomers/Colleges Reception

Canadian Museum of Nature

Traditional Cheese Board – gluten-free crisps available
Modern Mediterranean Breads and Spreads
Fresh Tabbouleh
Baba Ghanoush
Balsamic Roaster Red Peppers and Pearl Onions
Wild Rice Vegetarian Sushi
Fish Poppers
3-sister salad shots
Smoked Salmon Mousse
Moose Shgooman (Algonquin-style)

Opening Reception

Canadian Museum of Nature

Traditional Cheese Board – gluten-free crisps available
Modern Mediterranean Breads + Spreads
Fresh Tabbouleh
Baba Ghanoush
Balsamic Roaster Red Peppers and Pearl Onions
Signature Baguettes with Tuscan and Teriyaki spreads
Oversized Shrimp Cocktail
Asian Dumpling Station – 3 varieties
Crudités
Antipasto board station
Bruschetta
Creamy Antipasto
Quesadillas with Greens

Monday, June 12

Shaw Centre

Morning Break

Cottage Cheese
Sliced Fresh Fruit

Lunch

Pulled Chicken Taco, apple balsamic slaw in Gluten-Free tortillas
Vegetarian refried beans, Cholula Hot Sauce
Dairy-Free Yukon Gold potato salad
Baby Kale salad with feta cheese, maple Dijon vinaigrette
Crisp market vegetables with hummus
Assorted Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Desserts
Sliced Fruit
Coffee and Tea

Tuesday, June 13

Shaw Centre

Breakfast

Sliced Fruit
Gluten-Free Muffins
Fresh juices
Coffee and Tea

Morning Break

Whole Fresh Fruit
Mango Berry Smoothie
Vegetable based smoothie

Lunch

Freshly baked rolls (Gluten-Free available)
Chicken Supreme, white wine and thyme risotto
Paysanne Vegetables
Cranberry-onion compote, roasted garlic jus
Peach Berry Crumble

Afternoon Break

Pretzels and fresh popcorn
Coffee and Tea

Wednesday, June 14

Shaw Centre

Morning Break

Whole Fresh Fruit
Nut Free Assorted Granola Bars

Lunch

Chickpea salad with red onions and cilantro
Green House Salad with vegetables and fine herb vinaigrette
Tofu-Vegetable Wok
Grilled Chicken
Coffee and Tea

Afternoon Break

Assortment of carrots, sweet peppers, cauliflower, broccoli, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes and hummus
Coffee and Tea

Closing Banquet

Spinach and Citrus Tender Baby Spinach Salad with Marinated Orange Medallions, Local Cress and Petals Maple Dijon Vinaigrette
Glazed chicken supreme
Vegetarian Option - Red Onion and Chickpea Bhaji
Apple Baked Apple-Cinnamon Tart, Flakey Butter Pastry Grape Compote, Warm Salted Caramel Sauce
Cash Bar