From Our Kitchen: Spinach and Roasted Veggie Quinoa Breakfast Bowls
From Our Kitchen
Bowls shouldn’t just be reserved for cereal and oatmeal; you can pack a tasty, complete breakfast into those things! Try this complete breakfast, which should keep you going all morning long. You can make most of this ahead and assemble the bowls the morning of. Swap out or add ingredients as you like–this can easily be made vegetarian or vegan! Yields 4 servings Ingredients: 2 cups water or broth 1 cup quinoa 2 cups chopped spinach 1 large sweet potato...
Starting a Garden
Growing SAGE
Spring means it's time to start planting your garden. If you’re eager to start but new to the gardening game, check out these basic tips and helpful hints. You're just a few steps away from enjoying fresh fruits and vegetables grown right at your own home! Beginning Considerations Know your limits—consider your local climate, the length of your growing season, and your family’s availability. Do your research on when you can expect a plant to yield fruit, and how much...
Building a Satisfying Snack
Nutrition
Ever wonder why some snacks leave you energized and ready to tackle the day, while others leave you hungry an hour later? The secret is balance! To build a satisfying snack, always remember to pair it up. This means including at least two of the three macronutrients — protein, carbohydrates, and fat — in your snack. This combination supports your overall nutrition by providing steady energy and keeping you satisfied in between meals. The Magic of Macronutrients Macronutrients work together...
Food Recovery Efforts at St. Andrew's Episcopal School
SAGE Community, Campus Kitchen
For more than 12 years, St. Andrew’s Episcopal School (SAES) in Potomac, Maryland, has partnered with SAGE Dining Services® to help fight food insecurity in the area. The heart of this initiative is Campus Kitchen, a student-led program that repurposes unused food from the school’s dining hall into nutritious meals for those in need. The meals are distributed by Bethesda Cares, a local organization serving individuals experiencing homelessness in Bethesda, Silver Spring, and Northwest D.C. This partnership not only...