Sweet and Savory Holiday Cheese Board
From Our Chefs
Cheese boards are perfect for entertaining and engaging your guests, and they also make great gifts! There are so many options for cheeses and other accompaniments to add, so you can make it different every time. Follow along with SAGE’s Director of Culinary Innovation Rob Coutu as he creates a cheese board with four types of cheese and discusses ideal pairings and servingware. ...
From Our Kitchen: Sticky Toffee Pudding
From Our Chefs
Sticky toffee pudding is a traditional holiday dessert dating back to the 1900s. It has two essential components: sponge cake and toffee sauce. The moist sponge cake is typically filled with chopped dates for a little extra sweetness. It’s served warm with a toffee sauce made with butter, cream, and brown sugar that gives it a rich taste and light texture. Sticky Toffee Pudding Servings: 12 (1 average muffin tin) Ingredients: For the cakes: 1 cup dried...
Religious and Cultural Holidays in December
From Our Kitchen, Holidays
December is a month marked by observance and celebration by several religions and cultures. In recognition of these holidays, we’re highlighting the customs and traditional foods of Hanukkah, Christmas, Yule, and Kwanzaa. Hanukkah The Jewish holiday Hanukkah is an eight-day winter festival of lights, observed through nightly menorah candle lighting, special blessings, songs, and prayer. The holiday celebrates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem after driving out Greek rule and religion. Children are the fortunate recipients of...
Chef-Recommended Spices and Herbs
From Our Chefs
Have you ever looked into a sparse spice cupboard and wondered how a chef would restock it? Wonder no more! We interviewed four SAGE chefs on their go-to spices, herbs, and flavor combos. Stock up on these, and you’ll always be prepared for a delicious meal. Rob Coutu, Chef for Over 30 Years “I keep a robust spice rack, including paprika, Spanish smoked paprika, basil, oregano, thyme, Tellicherry peppercorns, white peppercorns, star anise, chipotle and ancho chile powder, cardamom...
From Our Dietitians: Immune-Supportive Recipes With Beta-Carotene
Nutrition
We know you may be changing your lifestyle to support your immune system. Although no single food or nutrient is the magic answer, incorporating certain nutrients into a well-balanced diet can help. We’ve already covered vitamin C and vitamin D, and now we’re moving on to beta-carotene! When you eat beta-carotene, your body turns it into vitamin A, which is essential for proper immune function. Vitamin A helps create disease-fighting white blood cells and maintain other cells inside the...
Celebrating the Holidays With Food
Holidays
With the holiday season in full swing, we can’t wait to make and eat delicious holiday food! Whether you’re preparing a family recipe or sitting down to enjoy a meal with loved ones, food is central to the culture and traditions that surround holiday celebrations. We asked some of our SAGE Team Members about their families’ food traditions and what recipes they’re most excited about this season. Do you cook the meal, or do you let others prepare...
Allergen-Free Desserts for the Holidays
Allergies, From Our Kitchen
Winter is filled with holiday cheer, festive gatherings, and quality time spent with loved ones. While celebrations are fun, they can be tricky for those with food allergies, especially because festivities tend to be centered around food. Whether you’re going to a potluck, participating in a cookie exchange, or making a yummy recipe with loved ones, it’s important that everyone feels included. To have safe, delicious options available, here are a few of our favorite top-allergen-free desserts that everyone will...
Stay Nourished on the Go: Nutrition Tips for Traveling
Nutrition
Whether you’re on the road for a weekend getaway or boarding a flight, traveling can throw off your regular eating routine. But with a little planning, you can enjoy your trip and stay fueled with nutritious, satisfying meals. Here are some easy tips to help you feel your best while exploring new places! Pack a Backpack Snack Long travel days and unpredictable meal options make snacks an easy and convenient option. Here’s a few travel-friendly options to keep in...
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