One-on-One with a SAGE Chef
Purchasing, SAGE Community, One-on-One
Erin Still is SAGE's newly-promoted Director of Menu Development. Well-known for the delicious snacks she prepares at the Home Office (including a tart, creamy Key lime pie, which I sampled thoroughly in the interest of journalistic integrity), Erin began working at SAGE almost nine years ago as a Food Service Director (FSD) at schools in Baltimore. She then served as Purchasing Manager before being promoted to her current position. Read on to learn more about Erin! How did you end...
From Our Kitchen: Asparagus and Fontina Quiche
Articles, From Our Kitchen
We've whipped up something special for spring—a light, flavorful vegetarian quiche accented by nutty fontina cheese, savory asparagus, and a melt-in-your-mouth pie crust. Currently, seven of our schools feature it on their menus. Enjoy! Asparagus and Fontina Quiche Yield: Serves 6-8 Ingredients For Crust 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced 1/4 cup ice water Preparation Step 1 In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in...
Why Not Walk to Work?
Sustainability, SAGE Community
“The more we walk, the closer we get,” wrote SAGE President Paco Rodriguez in a blog chronicling his 156-mile backpacking trip with his daughter on the Camino de Santiago last summer. April 1 is National Walk to Work Day. For many of us, walking to work sounds like a good idea. But actually doing it? We quickly dismiss the idea—it's too far, too difficult, too time consuming. SAGE's President Paco Rodriguez thought that, too, until he started walking to...
Zeke's Coffee: Small-Batch Roasts with Big Baltimore Flavor
Sustainability, Locally Sourced
A slow, plaintive melody rises above the resonant thrum of roasting machines that busies the mild afternoon air. As I make my way toward the warmth and hum of the warehouse, a young man strides over to me. His brown beard frames a broad smile as he catches my hand in an easy shake: “I'm Brett. Welcome to Zeke's.” In 2005, Brett's uncle, Thomas Rhodes, began roasting his own coffee beans in a one-pound roaster in Baltimore. He sold...
SAGE Leads in Allergy ADA Compliance
Safety, Allergies, Events, Technology, SAGE Community, Leadership
SAGE Co-Founder and CFO Tina Rodriguez and Director of Nutrition Lesley Vogel recently led a presentation at the National Business Officers Association (NBOA) 2016 Annual Meeting in Los Angeles entitled, “Food Allergies as Disabilities: Is Your Dining Program ADA Compliant?” Educators and other professionals who serve school-age children are keenly aware that food allergies are serious and on the rise. It is estimated that 1 in 13 children has a food allergy, and that number is growing. According to...
One-on-One with a SAGE Dietitian
Nutrition, Allergies, SAGE Community, One-on-One
Lesley Vogel is the Director of Nutrition at SAGE Dining Services®. To celebrate Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day, I stole a few moments with her during a busy day of meeting with her team of Registered Dietitians, reviewing menu plans, and answering Managers' questions about allergens, ingredients, and recipes—read on to learn more! So, Lesley... what's the coolest part of your job? There's never a dull moment! I just got back from speaking about how to accommodate for food allergies as...
From Our Kitchen: White Bean, Spinach, and Leek Soup
From Our Kitchen
Our chefs at Berkeley Prep created this deliciously simple vegan soup. Twenty-one of our schools currently feature it on their menus. For a gluten-free version of this soup, replace the couscous with quinoa. Enjoy! White Bean, Spinach, and Leek Soup Makes 6 servings Ingredients 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 c. leeks, rinsed, sliced, and submerged in cold water 2 cloves garlic, minced 8 c. vegetable stock 1 c. navy beans, cooked ½ tsp. ground cumin 1 bay leaf ½ c...
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2016
Nutrition, Educational Seasonings, Spotlight Program, Eating Disorders
Sunday, February 21st kicks off National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. This year's campaign stresses early detection and intervention, a key focus in all SAGE communities. According to the National Eating Disorders Association, over 30 million Americans will struggle with an eating disorder—and many begin that struggle young. Children as young as seven have been diagnosed with eating disorders. While genetic predisposition is a factor in the development of eating disorders, environmental cues also make a huge impact—in combination with stressors...
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