Understanding Halal Foods
SAGE CommunityOur mission is to create exceptional dining experiences that delight the senses, inspire minds, and foster community. Fostering community means many things, including understanding and teaching about different eating patterns. In this three-part series, we explore halal and kosher dietary laws. While many people associate the two because they are both used by religious groups and forbid consuming pork, there are key differences that we'll explain. Here we explore halal. What does halal mean? An Arabic word meaning “permissible,”...
Understanding Kosher Foods
SAGE CommunityOur mission is to create exceptional dining experiences that delight the senses, inspire minds, and foster community. Fostering community means many things, including understanding and teaching about different eating patterns. In this three-part series, we explore halal and kosher dietary laws. While many people associate the two because they are both used by religious groups and forbid consuming pork, there are key differences that we'll explain. Here we explore kosher. What does kosher mean? The term kosher refers to food...
From Our Kitchen: Spiced Sweet Potato Pancakes
From Our KitchenYour pancakes don't have to be boring. Pair these sweet potato pancakes with a cup of fruit and a two-egg broccoli and cheese omelet for a healthy, hearty start to your morning! Serves 6 Ingredients: 3 medium sweet potatoes 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 teaspoon unsalted butter 4 tablespoons milk 2 eggs, separated 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Preparation: Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Step 2: Place sweet potatoes...