March is National Nutrition Month! Now is a great time to focus on making better-informed food choices and developing sound eating habits. It's also a great time to incorporate more physical activity into your daily routine. An easy way to start is to try adding more...
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Are you craving recipes for dips and appetizers to devour at your Super Bowl party? Here at Culinary Services Group our fan-favorite is this Buffalo Chicken Dip. This Buffalo Chicken Dip goes well with sliced baguettes, crackers, tortilla chips, or celery. Use your...
4 Sugar Alternatives Your Kitchen Needs to Know About
If some of your residents are trying to reduce sugar intake, there are a lot of options out there for sugar alternatives. The best part? They actually taste good, and your chefs can use them as a replacement in a variety of meals, snacks, and desserts. In the past,...
Honey Espresso Pork Rub
We're starting off January with a coffee-themed recipe from one of our talented culinarians, Food Service Director, Katherine Brower. Katherine combines earthy espresso flavors with sweet honey, brown sugar and spices to make this well-rounded dry rub. This rub is...
Flaky Scratch Biscuits
Winter means comfort food season. Our flaky scratch biscuits are perfectly paired with soup, chili, jam, sausage gravy, or fresh out of the oven! This simple biscuit recipe will soon become a staple in your home. Fun fact: The key to making the perfect biscuits is...
Why Elderly Onset Celiac Disease is More Common Today
It’s estimated that 2 million people in the United States have celiac disease. Celiac disease is a genetic, autoimmune disorder triggered by eating foods containing gluten. Gluten is found in wheat, rye, and barley and is commonly found in foods like bread, pasta, and...
Charred Green Beans with Lemon Gremolata
If you're looking for a great side dish for Thanksgiving, look no further. This green bean dish is a crowd-pleaser that also packs a nutritional punch. While side dishes can be an afterthought when it comes to meal planning, this quick and easy green bean recipe pairs...
Sweet and Spicy Sweet Potatoes
It’s sweet potato season! Sweet potatoes are a highly nutritious food that offers many health benefits like promoting gut health, support healthy vision, strengthening the immune system. Sweet potatoes may even enhance brain function! It's very easy to incorporate...
Apple Cider Slush
Hooray for apples! Apple season is officially here and apple cider is going to be popping up on shelves and farmers markets everywhere. Apple cider contains polyphenols, which are compounds in plants that act as antioxidants. They can help the body to fight against...
The Problem With Supplements in Senior Living Communities
If you’re about to sit down for a meal, what would you rather have? Buttery pancakes, fluffy mashed potatoes with gravy, and ice cream with chocolate sauce, or a canned supplement shake? Probably the first option, right? Many senior living communities choose to tackle...