What’s Free Style™?
Free Style
Everyone wants to feel a sense of belonging, especially when they enter the dining hall at lunchtime. But for those with food allergies, eating in even the most well-equipped dining hall can be stressful. Having to read allergen warning signs, check ingredients in dishes, or visit multiple stations to build a complete meal takes time and effort. This is exactly why, at SAGE, we created Free Style™! Our Free Style™ concept provides a complete meal featuring menu items made without...
Ideas for Holiday Leftovers
From Our Kitchen, From Our Chefs
If you’re cooking a holiday meal and are wondering what to do with leftovers, we have some interesting ideas to help you use up extra ham, beef, and turkey. Add your leftover meat to: ● Noodles: mac and cheese, tetrazzini, and lo mein ● Sandwiches: banh mi, sliders, panini, and gyro ● Soups: pho, chili, gumbo, and posole ● Tortillas: enchiladas, fajitas, chimichangas, and tacos ● Rice: risotto, fried rice, and jambalaya ● Egg: frittata, quiche, and breakfast casserole ●...
From Our Chefs: Top 10 Easy Weeknight Meals
From Our Chefs
After a long day of work, sometimes the last thing you feel like doing when you get home is laboring over an extravagant dinner or juggling dozens of ingredients for a complicated meal. Weeknight meal planning can be difficult, but there are several recipes that can make mealtime simple but still pack a punch with flavor and satisfy everyone nutritionally. So, what are some quick, but delicious, weeknight meals that you can pull off in about 30 minutes? Check out...
Fueling for Activity
Performance Spotlight
When it comes to physical activity, the focus is often placed on training to perform your best; however, effective training requires energy. Whether you’re a competitive athlete or a recreational exerciser, fueling your body properly can optimize your physical performance. Incorporating the right nutrients can maximize your speed, strength, and agility; shorten your recovery time; prevent stomach discomfort during activity; and reduce your risk of injury and illness. You should always prioritize consuming proper nutrients before, during, and after physical...
Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month
At Home With SAGE
What began as a day of recognition in the early 1900s with American Indian Day is now a monthlong celebration of the rich cultures and traditions of American Indians. Also known as American Indian Heritage Month or American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, National Native American Heritage Month honors the many Indigenous people of the United States. Each November, we celebrate the history, culture, traditions, and contributions American Indians and Alaska Natives have made in shaping the United States...
All Foods Fit: Celebrating Food and Culture
Nutrition
Welcome back to our All Foods Fit series! As part of our All Foods Fit campaign and nutrition philosophy, we’re exploring the different components of food in greater detail: fuel, culture, exploration, togetherness, and enjoyment. To refresh your memory, All Foods Fit means there are no “good” or “bad” foods. We eat many different foods for many different reasons — to keep us nutritionally balanced, provide the opportunity to explore other cultures and flavors, and allow us to create long-lasting...
What’s Vegitas®?
Vegitas
According to the World Animal Foundation, there are approximately 1.5 billion vegetarians around the world, and that number continues to increase. There are many reasons why people are incorporating plant-based dishes into their diets, but possibly the most notable is growing interest in planet health and sustainability. Following a plant-based diet varies from person to person and can range from limiting meat and animal products to avoiding them entirely. Typically, plant-based cuisine highlights fruits and vegetables at the center...
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, whole...
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