National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
NutritionYou probably have been hearing a lot about eating disorders in the news lately. That is because this week (February 27 - March 3) is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. It was created by National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) to increase awareness of the disorders through organized campaigns, presentations and published writings. The week calls on people, organizations, scientists and policymakers to promote change that will improve the detection, treatment and quality of life for those suffering from these disorders...
Fall in Love with Root and Tuber Vegetables
From Our KitchenAs we close out National Sweet Potato Month, it's a great opportunity to branch out and try some lesser-known--but equally delicious--root and tuber vegetables. The terms, root and tuber refer to different parts of a vegetable. Roots are anchors in the soil that absorb nutrients and water; tubers are underground outgrowths that retain nourishment. Tubers can also sprout a new plant, like the eyes of a potato. These vegetables are in season during the fall and winter months. Before refrigeration was...
Sweet Art
From Our Kitchen[caption id="attachment_11992" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Christine Tilton's box of chocolates won first prize in The Art of Chocolate competition."][/caption] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Chocolate more often appears in hearty confections than art collections. But representations of the sweet treat showed up on the dining hall wall of Moore College of Art & Design during The Art of Chocolate, the first annual food art competition. SAGE Dining Services' Food Service Director Anthony Condo and the college's Career Center challenged sophomore students to...
Common Bonds with Common Market
SustainabilitySAGE is a strong supporter of local farm food. Behind the scenes, we are working with Common Market to increase the availability of locally grown food throughout the Philadelphia region. To learn more about Common Market and local food hubs, visit commonmarketphila.org. ...
Hall of Famer Tommy Lasorda Meets SAGE All Stars
Articles[caption id="attachment_11652" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Food Services Director Randy Davis, Wichita Collegiate Athletic Director Mitch Fiegel, Hall of Famer Tommy Lasorta and Sous Chef Robert Laughlin (left to right)"][/caption] January 23, 2012, Wichita, Kansas - Great coaching and great food came together when legendary Major League baseball manager Tommy Lasorda visited Wichita Collegiate School. Mr. Lasorda attended the middle school boys' basketball practice where he encouraged the young athletes to “Play for the name on the front of your uniform...
Pasta and Politics
ArticlesJanuary 6, 2012, Tilton, New Hampshire: The 2012 Republican presidential primaries came with a side of marinara, as Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney visited the Tilton School for a spaghetti dinner catered by SAGE Dining Services. The former Massachusetts Governor took time to meet and join the SAGE staff on the serving line before dining with several hundred voters, students, and faculty from the Tilton community. While SAGE neither endorses nor is affiliated with a specific political candidate or party...
A New Spin on Hanukkah Foods
From Our KitchenHanukkah starts tonight. Also known as the festival of lights, the eight-day Jewish holiday commemorates the re-dedication of the Holy Temple in ancient Jerusalem and celebrates the miracle of one night's worth of oil burning for eight nights. To remember this miracle, Hanukkah is often celebrated with foods that are fried in oil. Latkes (potato pancakes) and sufganiyot (jelly-filled donuts) are two of the more popular Hanukkah treats. But with eight nights to celebrate, there are plenty of opportunities to...
Holiday Eating for Kids
Nutrition, From Our KitchenThe tendency to indulge during the holidays is not a characteristic reserved only for adults. Visions of sugarplums--and cookies, cakes, and candy--can dance around in kids' heads, leading to over-eating, under-nutrition, and upset stomachs. Here are some ideas to help your kids navigate the holiday (eating) season. Help your kids understand moderation. At parties, ask them to enjoy the one thing that looks the most delicious or to take a bite of a few things that they think look yummy...
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