SAGE's Annual Food Allergy Survey
Nutrition, Allergies
As a dining service that primarily serves children ages 5-18 in approximately 275 independent schools in North American states and provinces, including British Columbia, we know firsthand about the severity, prevalence, and rising incidences of food allergies in recent years. Feeding students with food allergies, some of whom may be navigating food choices independently for the first time, is a tremendous responsibility that we take very seriously. We conduct an annual client survey to learn more about allergies to the...
From Our Kitchen: VIETNAMESE POK POK WINGS
From Our Kitchen
Enjoy this Vietnamese-inspired street food recipe, whether you’re hosting a game day party or looking for a delicious snack. Makes 6 servings Ingredients: ¾ oz. fresh-peeled garlic cloves ¼ oz. fresh cilantro ¼ oz. fresh mint 3 oz. vegetable oil 2 ¼ lb. bone-in, skin-on chicken wings Vegetable oil (if needed for frying) 6 Tbsp. fish sauce 6 Tbsp. granulated sugar Preparation: Step 1: Thinly slice the garlic cloves. Wash and pick the cilantro and mint; cut roughly. Preheat your...
Food Trends to Watch in 2020
Menu Development
SAGE Executive Chef Rob Coutu and Registered Dietitians got together to share their thoughts about 2020 trends from both the culinary and nutritional perspectives. Cheese tea: You’ve probably seen this one on social media. The name isn’t terribly appealing, but it tastes better than it sounds. This beverage started as a street food served in Taiwan. It’s cold tea topped with a frothy mixture of cream cheese and milk, which is both sweet and savory. Move over, bubble tea —...
Mercersburg Screams for Ice Cream!
Setting Good Examples
At SAGE, we pride ourselves on finding innovative ways to delight the communities we serve and honor their culinary traditions. Mercersburg Academy, a southern Pennsylvania boarding school dating to 1836, has had a tradition since the 1980s of pretzel pie. Jeff Gray, SAGE General Manager at Mercersburg, showed his creativity by putting a twist on this in-demand dessert. Taking inspiration from the popularity of pretzel pie, he coordinated the creation of Mercersburg Pretzel Pie Ice Cream, a vanilla base mixed...
On the Road with RDs: FARE
Nutrition, Allergies
Hi there! We’re here again with another edition of our blog series, “On the Road with RDs,” where we invite you to follow along with our Dietitians as they visit venues, teach communities, and continue their education in the wide world of nutrition. This time, we’re joining our Director of Nutrition, Lesley Vogel, who recently partnered with Brandon Jacobs, Director of Diversity and Inclusion at The Shipley School in Pennsylvania. As a team, they presented at the Food Allergy...
From Our Kitchen: Lemon-Glazed Raspberry Ribbon Bars
From Our Kitchen
Makes 24 Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup powdered sugar, divided 1 large egg yolk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 6 ounces raspberry jam 2 teaspoons unsweetened lemon juice 1 teaspoon 2% milk Preparation: Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Cover a cookie sheet with parchment or baking paper. Step 2: In a large bowl, cream butter and ½ cup sugar together. Add egg yolk and vanilla; mix until light in color...
On the Road with RDs: FNCE
Nutrition, Allergies, Menu Builder, One-on-One, Leadership
Hi there! We’re here again with another edition of our blog series, “On the Road with RDs,” where we invite you to follow along with our Dietitians as they visit venues, teach communities, and continue their education in the wide world of nutrition. This time, we’re joining two of our Registered Dietitians, Jessica Holler and Taylor Chan, on their recent trip to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' annual Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo™ (FNCE®, pronounced “fence-see”) in...
30 Years of Innovations: Defining the Standard
Articles
As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of SAGE Dining Services®, we’re looking back at how our programs have evolved throughout the years. At SAGE, change is the only constant. We’re continually developing new and better ways to deliver exceptional dining experiences. Our co-founders, Tina and Paco Rodriguez, realized from SAGE’s beginning that food can have a transformative impact on students — they named the company for “Setting A Good Example®.” Tina and Paco made it their mission to...
About Us
At SAGE Dining Services®, our unparalleled expertise in nutrition, sustainability, and culinary trends produces exceptional dining experiences that delight the senses, inspire minds, and foster community.
