Deleting Your Touch of SAGE® Account
Touch of SAGE
What happens if I delete my Touch of SAGE® account? You’ll no longer be able to log into the Touch of SAGE® app. If you’re a child account, any linked parent accounts will lose access to your school and menu item recommendations. If you’re a parent account, any linked students will still be able to use the app as normal. Your email address will stay in our system to validate that no account can be created with that same email...
Celebrating Caribbean American Heritage Month
From Our Kitchen
Caribbean American Heritage Month has been observed in June since 2006 to recognize and celebrate Caribbean Americans’ contributions to the United States and to raise awareness about their culture, history, and heritage. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2019 American Community Survey, there are about 8.5 million people in the country who were either born in the Caribbean or reported Caribbean ancestry. Caribbean cuisine is a fusion of African, Creole, European, Latin American, Middle Eastern, and Asian...
Tips for Saving Energy This Summer
Sustainability
Conserving electricity lowers energy bills, and the environmental benefits are an added bonus. Here, courtesy of consumer expert Andrea Woroch, are six energy-saving tips for summer. Wash Dishes in Batches You might think that handwashing dishes would reduce both your water and electrical bill, but Energy Star appliances are actually much better for your family finances. The original investment, however, is quite high. As a simple fix, wait until the dishwasher is completely full before running it. Avoid filling...
Five Rules for Picking Summer Produce
Nutrition, Sustainability, From Our Kitchen, Gardens
Have you ever bought produce only to find it’s too ripe or not ripe enough? It can be challenging to choose perfect produce every time. We’ve put together five simple rules to guide your purchases this summer: Trust your sense of smell. The scent of some produce can help determine whether it’s ripe. Fruit should smell fragrant, particularly melons, berries, and stone fruits like plums, peaches, and nectarines. Handle with care. Ripe fruits like plums should yield to gentle pressure...
Food Allergy Awareness Week (May 10–16, 2026)
Nutrition, Allergies
As many as 15 million people in the U.S. have a food allergy, including 1 in 13 children. Whether you have a child with a food allergy or not, it’s a serious condition that affects everyone. From birthday parties and sleepovers to a day at the mall, the slightest trace of an allergen can be life-threatening. For those directly affected, this is no laughing matter. Stress to your children that they shouldn’t make jokes about food allergies and that...
From Our Kitchen: VIETNAMESE POK POK WINGS
From Our Kitchen
Enjoy this Vietnamese-inspired street food recipe, whether you’re hosting a game day party or looking for a delicious snack! Vietnamese Pok Pok Wings Servings: 6 Ingredients: 4 cloves fresh peeled garlic 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon fresh mint ¼ cup vegetable oil 1 ½ pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken wings Vegetable oil (if needed for frying) ¼ cup fish sauce ¼ cup granulated sugar Preparation: Thinly slice the garlic cloves. Wash and pick the cilantro and mint...
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Articles, From Our Kitchen
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which celebrates the rich cultures, traditions, histories, and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders throughout the history of the United States. As a dining services provider, our celebration revolves around food, so it’s only natural to highlight this month through that lens. Let’s take a look at some of today’s notable Asian American and Pacific Islander chefs and their culinary contributions and achievements. Filipino American chef Cristeta Comerford was...
Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month
From Our Kitchen
According to a 2020 Pew Research Center survey, there are about 7.5 million Jewish Americans in the country. Jewish American Heritage Month provides an opportunity to recognize the significant impact they’ve had on U.S. history, culture, and traditions. At the heart of Jewish American heritage is a deep connection to food, which can serve as a means of storytelling and fostering community. Jewish American cuisine continues to evolve, embracing innovation while honoring tradition. From trendy kosher restaurants reimagining...