More Education Needed on Food Allergies

Food allergies are making news. A peanut allergy issue at a school in Florida prompted a leading organization, The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN), to reinforce the importance of education. Food allergies are life-threatening for some, but proper planning coupled with education allows all students a chance to eat safe, wholesome meals at school. SAGE's food allergy policy and education materials are based on information from FAAN. Earlier this month, the newest managers at SAGE spent time discussing food...

Nutrition Presentation at Laurel School

Last week, I visited the Laurel School, a girls' school in Cleveland, OH. SAGE's Food Service Director has been working hard to put together an event for the students that combines food sourcing, menu creation and good nutrition – something SAGE knows a thing or two about! The main event, on April 7, will be a food expo of local vendors. My contribution to the program was a presentation focused on basic nutrition and SAGE's Spotlight program. I also reviewed...

Kids in the Kitchen

During Winterim Week at Alexander Dawson School in Boulder, CO, some students elected to help out in the kitchen and garden. Ninety Lower School students helped make pizza, strawberry shortcake, composed salads and dressings, as well as table arrangements. Their rotation included time clearing the garden and helping double its size. Middle and Upper School students helped prepare meat and vegetable lasagna, banana chocolate chip bread and composed salads and dressings. In addition, they took turns working the serving line...

Carnival Crews

Heart-Healthy Tips for the Whole Family

February is American Heart Month, which makes it a great time to focus on heart-healthy choices. Here are a few ways to encourage healthy habits in children, adapted from the American Heart Association's website. Check back for more tips later in the week! * Be a positive role model. If you're practicing healthy habits, it's a lot easier to convince children to do the same. * Get the whole family moving. Take walks, ride bikes, swim, garden or play outside...

Porter-Gaud Celebrates Argentine Culture

Students at the Porter-Gaud School in Charleston, SC, recently enjoyed a celebration of Argentine history and culture, including a delicious feast in the dining hall. The school's Spanish Language and Culture class learned how to tango, courtesy of the Argentina Charleston Society. Students researched the geography, economy, climate and culture of the South American nation, offering their presentations to the class in Spanish. At lunch, the entire student community enjoyed a taste of Argentine cuisine -- including roast beef, empanadas...

Justice Advocacy Day at Maryvale Prep

SAGE was proud to participate in Maryvale Preparatory School's second annual Justice Advocacy Day observance on Wednesday, Feb. 2. The theme of the JAD lunch is always hunger. SAGE prepared a simple lunch for the school community to remind students how abundant our food supply is, and how many people on our planet subsist on very meager amounts of nourishment each day. Last year, we offered beans and rice. This year we served noodles and broth, a staple in many...