Food Recovery Efforts at St. Andrew's Episcopal School
SAGE Community, Campus Kitchen
For more than 12 years, St. Andrew’s Episcopal School (SAES) in Potomac, Maryland, has partnered with SAGE Dining Services® to help fight food insecurity in the area. The heart of this initiative is Campus Kitchen, a student-led program that repurposes unused food from the school’s dining hall into nutritious meals for those in need. The meals are distributed by Bethesda Cares, a local organization serving individuals experiencing homelessness in Bethesda, Silver Spring, and Northwest D.C. This partnership not only...
Building a Satisfying Snack
Nutrition
Ever wonder why some snacks leave you energized and ready to tackle the day, while others leave you hungry an hour later? The secret is balance! To build a satisfying snack, always remember to pair it up. This means including at least two of the three macronutrients — protein, carbohydrates, and fat — in your snack. This combination supports your overall nutrition by providing steady energy and keeping you satisfied in between meals. The Magic of Macronutrients Macronutrients work together...
How We Protect Against Eating Disorders
Nutrition, Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders Awareness Week (February 24-March 2) reminds us that although it isn’t easy to talk or think about eating disorders, it’s important. Eating disorders are complex and life-threatening mental illnesses that affect all ages, genders, races, nationalities, sexual orientations, and body shapes and sizes. They exist on a continuum with disordered eating, and symptoms range from extreme restriction to binge eating and distorted body image. The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) reports that 30 million Americans will struggle with...
All Foods Fit: Let’s Explore Food!
Nutrition, All Foods Fit
Welcome back to our All Foods Fit series! As part of our All Foods Fit campaign and nutrition philosophy, we’re exploring a variety of components related to food: fuel, culture, exploration, togetherness, and enjoyment. 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 memories and enjoy the dining...
Celebrating Black History Month
Articles
February is Black History Month, which honors the accomplishments, cultures, contributions, and history that the Black community has made in shaping the United States and Canada. To celebrate Black History Month, we’re highlighting a few renowned Black chefs from the U.S. and Canada who’ve made a powerful impact in the culinary world, as well as featuring a recipe inspired by Zoe Adjonyoh. Michael W. Twitty, a food writer and culinary historian, centers his work around “culinary justice” — honoring...
Taste of India: Curried Indian Chicken and Chickpea Soup
From Our Kitchen
Indian cuisine is known for its diverse spices and flavors, but don’t let that scare you. This classic dish uses ingredients that are common in most kitchens. Check your pantry for curry powder, pick up some ginger root on your next trip to the market, and you’re on your way to creating a healthy and hearty soup. Serve it with rice or warm naan for a delicious, traditional meal! Serves 6 Ingredients: 8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast ½ teaspoon...
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...
From Our Kitchen: Berry Swirl Tofu Cheesecake
From Our Kitchen
It’s berry season! Use your freshly picked raspberries and strawberries for this protein-rich, summer-inspired dessert. Ingredients: 1/8 cup raspberries 1 ¼ cups strawberries 1 tablespoon strawberry jam Cooking spray 1 1/3 cups crushed graham crackers 2 tablespoons trans fat-free margarine 1 tablespoon brown sugar 8 ounces firm tofu 2/3 cup cream cheese 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 egg ½ teaspoon unsweetened lemon juice ½ teaspoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 7 raspberries (garnish) Preparation: Trim...
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