Sticky Toffee Pudding
At Home With SAGESticky toffee pudding is a traditional holiday dessert dating back to the 1900s. It has two essential components: sponge cake and toffee sauce. The moist sponge cake is typically filled with chopped dates for a little extra sweetness. It’s served warm with a toffee sauce made with butter, cream, and brown sugar that gives it a rich taste and light texture. The recipe is scaled for 12 servings, but in this video, we made enough for our whole office. The...
Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month
At Home With SAGEWhat began as a day of recognition in the early 1900s with American Indian Day is now a monthlong celebration of the rich cultures and traditions of American Indians. Also known as American Indian Heritage Month or American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, National Native American Heritage Month honors the many Indigenous people of the United States. Each November, we celebrate the history, culture, traditions, and contributions American Indians and Alaska Natives have made in shaping the United States...
Celebrating Vegetarian Awareness Month
Nutrition, At Home With SAGEOctober is Vegetarian Awareness Month, and since many of the community members we serve follow vegetarian eating patterns, we want to recognize them! There are many myths surrounding the vegetarian diet, including a plant-based diet can’t meet our nutrient needs. However, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, vegetarian diets (including vegan) that are varied and well thought out are nutritious and balanced and can provide a wealth of health benefits to support overall well-being. A common...
Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month
At Home With SAGENational Hispanic Heritage Month is a dedicated time to celebrate the culture, contributions, and influence of Hispanic Americans on the history and culture of the United States. While it may seem strange to begin and end a celebration mid-month, the monthlong period encompasses many celebrations and traditions. Independence and Día de la Raza The U.S. begins its celebration on September 15 because it's the anniversary of independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Mexico and Chile celebrate...
Sweet & Savory Holiday Cheese Board
From Our Kitchen, At Home With SAGE, From Our ChefsCheese boards are perfect for entertaining and engaging your guests and they also make great gifts! There are so many options of cheese and other accompaniments to add, so you can make it different every time. Follow along with SAGE’s Director of Menu Development Rob Coutu as he creates a cheese board with four types of cheese and discusses ideal pairings and servingware. Sweet & Savory Holiday Cheese Board from SAGE Dining Services® on Vimeo. ...
A Brief History of the Slow Cooker
At Home With SAGEWhile the technique of low-and-slow cooking has been around since the 18th century, the slow cooker appliance as we know it today was developed in the 1930s by Jewish inventor Irving Nachumsohn. In eastern Europe during the Sabbath, families often prepared cholent, a traditional Jewish stew made of meat, beans, and vegetables and cooked slowly at a low temperature. However, the Jewish community was prohibited from cooking because of the Sabbath, so they would bring pots of stew to a...
Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month
At Home With SAGEWhat began as a day of recognition in the early 1900s with American Indian Day is now a monthlong celebration of the rich cultures and traditions of American Indians. Also known as American Indian Heritage Month or American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, National Native American Heritage Month honors the many Indigenous people of the United States. Each November, we celebrate the history, culture, traditions, and contributions American Indians and Alaska Natives have made in shaping the United States...
Celebrating Canada’s October Holidays
At Home With SAGEOctober is home to two monthlong celebrations in Canada: Women’s History Month and Latin American Heritage Month. Let’s take a look at how these holidays are celebrated in Canada and how food plays a role. Women’s History Month corresponds with the celebration of International Day of the Girl (October 11) and Persons Day (October 18). This year marks the 30th anniversary of the commemorative month and has the theme of “She Did, So Now I Can,” which celebrates...