2023 Food Trends
ArticlesAs we welcome the new year, SAGE’s Director of Menu Development Rob Coutu shares food trends you’ll likely see on menus in 2023. Boards: Just as charcuterie and artisanal cheese boards have become more popular, other types of boards — like breakfast boards, butter boards, buttercream boards, and whipped feta boards — are also gaining momentum. Boards are interactive and a fun, easy way to offer variety and entertain guests. Crema: This spreadable condiment is similar to sour cream and...
One-On-One with Team Member Derrik Young
Setting Good ExamplesMeet SAGE Team Member Derrik Young! He was recently recognized by Food Management as one of the 21 K-12 food service directors and general managers in the United States who’ve made a difference over the past year. He was chosen from more than 400 nominations and has been with SAGE for almost nine years. He’s currently an on-call Cook at Girls Preparatory School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, but he was highlighted for his work as Food Service Director at Silverdale Baptist...
One-On-One with General Manager Dan Maertz
Setting Good ExamplesMeet SAGE General Manager Dan Maertz! He’s been with SAGE for 15 years and currently serves as General Manager at Wilson College in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. He was recently recognized by Food Management as one of 15 college dining directors and general managers who made a difference over the past year. He was chosen from more than 400 nominations across the country for stepping up to ensure that students and staff continued to be fed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. We chatted...
Celebrating Black History Month
Menu DevelopmentFebruary is Black History Month, which honors the accomplishments, cultures, contributions, and history that the Black community has made in shaping the United States and Canada. To celebrate Black History Month, we’re highlighting a few renowned Black chefs from the U.S. and Canada who’ve made a powerful impact in the culinary world, as well as featuring a recipe inspired by Zoe Adjonyoh. Matthew Raiford, who calls himself a “CheFarmer” (chef and farmer), is paving the way for future culinarians...