On the Road with a SAGE Chef
Menu Development
Greetings! Welcome back to the blog series “On the Road with RDs,” where we invite you to follow along with our Dietitians as they visit venues, teach communities, and continue their education in the wide world of nutrition. This post is from Rob Coutu, our Executive Chef. He may not be an RD, but he’s an integral part of the nutrition team and is responsible for keeping our recipes and menus in tip-top shape and on trend. I recently...
Sustainable Harvesting: Food Preservation 101
Growing SAGE, From Our Chefs
You may be wondering what to do with your garden’s abundant harvest. You’re giving away lots of squash, your colanders are overflowing with ripe tomatoes, and your family is tired of eating Eggplant Parmesan. But there’s another simple and sustainable option ꟷ food preservation. It reduces food waste from large harvests, cuts back on carbon emissions from cross-country shipping and grocery shopping, and allows you to enjoy your veggies well into the winter. Check out these methods: Freeze It’s best...
On the Road with the RDs
Nutrition
Greetings! Welcome back to the blog series: “On the Road with the RDs” where we invite you to follow along with our Dietitians as they visit venues, teach communities, and continue their education in the wide world of nutrition. This post is from Jessica Holler, one of our Home Office RDs. In August, I was invited to present at a health and wellness day for faculty at Choate Rosemary Hall in Connecticut. Faculty attend this event just before the...
Waste Not; Want Not
Sustainability, From Our Kitchen
About 40% of food in the United States is thrown away every year. Surprisingly, most of this waste happens at home. When food is thrown away, so is time and money. But there are simple things you can do to reduce your food waste at home: Take a look in your fridge and pantry to see what you already have. Keep these items in mind as you decide on your meals for the week and craft your shopping list accordingly...
From Our Kitchen: Balsamic-Grilled Portobello Burgers
From Our Kitchen
Serves: 6 Ingredients: 6 portobello mushroom caps 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 ounce minced garlic 1 1/2 teaspoons ground basil 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 cup of spinach 1 large tomato 6 slices of mozzarella cheese 3 pita wraps Preparation: Step 1: Clean mushroom caps and place smooth side up in shallow pan. Step 2: Whisk vinegar, oil, garlic, spices, salt, and pepper. Pour over mushroom caps...
The Makings of a SAGE Menu
Nutrition, Spotlight Program, Menu Development
SAGE Dining Services® has been promoting our All Foods Fit philosophy since our beginning in 1990. We know that proper nutrition can have a big impact on students’ academic performance, attendance, athletic performance, and long-term wellness. That’s why we put such care into making sure every menu provides a variety of recipes to properly fuel our communities and suit all tastes. Every menu is composed of a variety of from-scratch recipes. Each recipe begins as a SAGE Chef's idea. It’s...
Up Your Game with Performance Spotlight™
Nutrition, Performance Spotlight
Does your athlete want to add an extra edge to their game? Properly fueling is one strategy athletes can use to optimize their performance. Research shows adequate nutrition can maximize gains in speed, strength, and agility; shorten the recovery period; provide nutrients that support health; and reduce the risk of injury and illness. We recognize that athletes have special nutritional needs to help them perform their best. Performance Spotlight™ is our nutrition education program designed specifically for them. With Performance...
On the Road with RDs
Nutrition
Greetings! Welcome to the first installment of our new blog series: “On the Road with RDs” where we invite you to follow along with our Registered Dietitians as they visit venues, teach communities, and continue their education in the wide world of nutrition. This inaugural post is from Nicole Sayre, our RD in the West. In May, I attended the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago with colleagues from the Procurement Department. This isn’t just any trade show —...
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