Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month
Articles
Arab American Heritage Month is observed in April to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Arab Americans to the United States and to raise awareness about Arab American culture, history, and heritage. The heritage month’s origins can be traced back to 2017 with an initiative by the nonprofit organization Arab American Foundation and its sister organization Arab America. According to the 2020 U.S. census, there are about 3.5 million people in the country who reported Middle Eastern and...
SAGE Manager Talks Being a Chef While Fighting Breast Cancer
SAGE Community
SAGE Food Service Director Jordan Liker has been a leader at St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School (SSSAS) in Alexandria, Virginia, since 2017. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020, right at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. After undergoing surgery and returning to work, she said the transition back into service was challenging, but that she also found support in her SAGE team and the SSSAS community. “Adapting is such a part of our jobs here and...
Honoring Women’s History Month
From Our Kitchen
March is Women’s History Month, which honors the accomplishments and contributions women have made in U.S. history. To celebrate Women’s History Month, we’re showcasing a few prominent female chefs who’ve made a significant impact in the culinary world. (Canada recognizes Women’s History Month in October — read about notable female chefs from Canada here!) Learn about the ways these women have helped shaped the culinary industry and check out a delicious recipe inspired by Cristeta Comerford, the first...
Celebrating Irish American Heritage Month
From Our Kitchen
Irish American Heritage Month, celebrated annually in March, commemorates the significant contributions of Irish immigrants and their descendants to the United States. The origins can be traced back to a resolution passed by Congress in 1991, which proclaimed March as Irish American Heritage Month to coincide with St. Patrick’s Day. This designation was made in recognition of the immense impact Irish immigrants have had on American history, culture, and traditions throughout history. According to the U.S. census, there are...
How We Protect Against Eating Disorders
Nutrition, Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders Awareness Week (February 26-March 3) reminds us that although it isn’t easy to talk or think about eating disorders, it’s important. Eating disorders are complex and life-threatening mental illnesses that affect all ages, genders, races, nationalities, sexual orientations, and body shapes and sizes. They exist on a continuum with disordered eating, and symptoms range from extreme restriction to binge eating and distorted body image. The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) reports that 30 million Americans will struggle with...
Celebrating Black History Month
Menu Development
February is Black History Month, which honors the accomplishments, cultures, contributions, and history that the Black community has made in shaping the United States and Canada. To celebrate Black History Month, we’ve highlighted a few renowned Black chefs from the U.S. and Canada who’ve made a powerful impact in the culinary world, as well as included a recipe inspired by Zoe Adjonyoh. Michael W. Twitty, a food writer and culinary historian, centers his work around “culinary justice” — honoring...
12 Food Trends for 2024
Articles
As we welcome the new year, SAGE’s Director of Menu Development Rob Coutu shares 12 food trends you may see throughout 2024. Comfort Food Fusion Comfort foods are getting an elevated, creative twist. Combining two types of mouthwatering comfort foods will be a hit in 2024. Think: cheeseburger quesadillas, pizza pot pie, carbonara ramen, and more! 2024 is Heating Up You’ll see heat being used in complex ways this year, including chile peppers in desserts, drinks, and even ice cream...
Fostering Community with Student-Submitted Recipes
SAGE Community
At SAGE, we embrace students of diverse cultural backgrounds and enjoy celebrating those cultures through food. Our Managers work with student groups to honor customs and traditions in the dining hall through authentic cuisine, and we encourage students and community members to submit their favorite recipes to be included in the menus. Kirby Jones, Senior Food Service Director at Principia School in St. Louis, knows the importance of including student-submitted recipes in his menus. He said there’s a large African...
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