One-on-One with a SAGE FSD: Rylan Jeffries
SAGE Community, One-on-One
Meet Rylan Jeffries, a former junior softball Olympian and the beloved Food Service Director of River Oaks Baptist School in Houston. How did you get into cooking? My husband—who’s also a SAGE Food Service Director, incidentally—is the reason I got into cooking. I was 21 at the time, and when he came over to my apartment, there was really no food in the house. Somehow he managed to put together this crazy casserole with chicken, cheese, olives, and cornichons. If...
An Abundance of Plant-Based Options for Vegans and Vegetarians
Vegitas, SAGE Standards
We don’t have to tell you that vegan and vegetarian lifestyles are continuing to gain momentum. Whether a community member has chosen to forgo animal products for environmental, ethical, health-related, or religious reasons, SAGE makes it easy to choose a delicious, balanced meal. SAGE Standard: “We offer substantial vegetarian and vegan options.” What We Do We include at least one vegetarian option daily at The Main Ingredient®. We provide at least two vegetables daily: one fresh, and one steamed...
A Commitment to Sustainability
Sustainability, Gardens, From Here. From Near., Locally Sourced
At SAGE Dining Services®, our commitment to sustainability is visible in our efforts to use safe, local, and organic products whenever possible; to minimize waste; and to educate others about sustainable practices. We create custom menus for each venue to showcase the products and flavors of each community, which often requires local sourcing and local skill. We develop partnerships with local suppliers to increase the use of seasonal products, support sustainable local farming initiatives, and reduce fossil fuel emissions. In...
From Our Kitchen: Gyudon (Japanese Beef Rice Bowl)
From Our Kitchen
This authentic Asian recipe, literally meaning "stewed beef over rice," is easier than you think. So when a takeout craving hits, don’t be afraid to make this instead! You’ll find yourself coming back to it time and again! This recipe for Gyudon has been added to our Pacific Thyme station recently, and it’s been very well-received at several of our schools! Yields: 8 servings Ingredients: 2 cups dashi (recipe below) ¾ cup shoyu (Japanese-style soy sauce) 1/3 cup sake (optional)...
A New Spin on Those Old Resolutions
Nutrition, Sustainability
For your resolution planning, we’ve got some tips for staying body positive, spending more time with family and friends, and being a strong advocate for our planet. We’ve put a special focus on food and the kitchen—we are chefs, after all! Instead of trying to lose weight, focus on giving your body better fuel. Eat your colors. For a diet rich in minerals and nutrients, eat a variety of brightly colored fruits, herbs, and veggies. Make it easy to get your recommended five...
From Our Kitchen: Cinnamon-Pear Muffins with Cranberry Topping
From Our Kitchen
There’s nothing better than enjoying a wonderful breakfast on Christmas morning while opening gifts, so we’re wrapping up our month of baking with these sweet-but-tart breakfast muffins! Get your kids involved in prepping this easy recipe, and their holiday memories will include more than the gifts they opened. Enjoy! Yields: 24 muffins Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour 1¼ cup brown sugar, divided 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 4 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 2 eggs, beaten 2 cups vegetable oil...
Locally Sourced: Quality & Service at Sid Wainer & Son
Purchasing, Locally Sourced
Executive Vice President Allie Wainer is the fourth generation to help run the family business, Sid Wainer & Son, Inc., a Massachusetts-based SAGE partner and purveyor of specialty foods and produce. The 102-year-old Sid Wainer & Son was founded by Allie’s great-grandfather in 1914 in New Bedford, Massachusetts—where it’s still headquartered today. The company’s mission is to educate its customers and to make their menu development easier by providing top-quality ingredients and inspiring recipes. Like SAGE, Sid Wainer believes that...
Allergen-Friendly Cookie Recipes for Your Holiday Baking!
From Our Kitchen
No need for those with certain food allergies to miss out on all of the holiday cookie-baking fun! You never know - Santa may have a food allergy, too! Try our allergen-friendly alternatives to these classic cookies. Here’s a little spin on the popular peanut butter cookie, using sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter. Sunflower Seed Butter Cookies Yields: 4 dozen Ingredients: 2 cups sunflower seed butter 2 cups granulated sugar 2 eggs 3 teaspoons sea salt Preparation: Preheat oven...
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