Top 10 Most Popular Crossroads Entrées
Articles, Crossroads
We know the students we serve love mac & cheese and pizza, but we also know that their palates can be pretty sophisticated. Crossroads is our dynamic food truck-inspired concept, found at the intersection of fun and flavor. It offers both kid-friendly favorites and creative fusions from around the world. With feedback from our Touch of SAGE® app, our Assistant Director of Menu Development put together a list of the most popular Crossroads entrées in the communities we serve. Check...
Religious and Cultural Holidays in December
Articles, From Our Kitchen
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 This year, the Jewish holiday Hanukkah takes place December 7 through December 15. 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...
Meet William Martz, Using Language to Connect
SAGE Community
At SAGE, we believe in teamwork and inclusion. William Martz, Assistant Food Service Director at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, is a perfect example of our commitment to leadership and extreme ownership because he broadened his knowledge of Spanish and French in order to communicate better with his team. “With the growing diversity of the workforce in the nation, I do believe that multilingualism will become a necessity in order to operate most kitchens in the hospitality industry,” William...
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...
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