From Our Dietitians: Personalize Your Plate for National Nutrition Month®
NutritionEach year, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics chooses a theme for National Nutrition Month® in March, and the 2021 theme is Personalize Your Plate. So what does that mean? It often feels that there’s an elusive “right” way to build your plate. You’re constantly bombarded with nutrition information, fad diets, and chatter about what’s “good” or “bad” to eat. But there’s no one right way for everyone. Each person has unique tastes, cultural backgrounds, nutritional needs, and so much...
One-on-One with SAGE Managers: Shiobanne Karampekios and Michele D’Amario
ArticlesIn honor of Women’s History Month in March, we’re celebrating the women of SAGE, what they’ve already accomplished during their food service careers, and the outstanding example they set for students as they create exceptional dining experiences every day. Senior Food Service Director Shiobanne Karampekios and Executive Chef Michele D’Amario lead the team at Beaver Country Day School in Massachusetts. They shared the stories of how they became so passionate about food service and what led them to SAGE —...
Shiobanne Karampekios and Michele D’Amario: A Dynamic Duo for Beaver Country Day School
ArticlesIn honor of Women’s History Month in March, we’re celebrating the women of SAGE, what they’ve already accomplished during their food service careers, and the outstanding example they set for students as they create exceptional dining experiences every day. For almost 20 years, SAGE has been the dining partner at Beaver Country Day School in Massachusetts. Senior Food Service Director Shiobanne Karampekios has worked there since 2019, following the arrival of Executive Chef Michele D’Amario in 2018. After sharing stories...
One-on-One with a SAGE Food Service Director: Hope Walker
ArticlesIn honor of Women’s History Month in March, we’re celebrating the women of SAGE, what they’ve already accomplished during their food service careers, and the outstanding example they set for students as they create exceptional dining experiences every day. Since starting with SAGE in 1999, Food Service Director Hope Walker has developed strong, long-lasting relationships with the community at Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Maryland. She described how the dining program has changed because of COVID-19 and...