Recipes

Recipe: Chilled Potato Leek Soup

August 16, 2016 by Kristy Del Coro, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

This chilled soup from Kristy Del Coro will help you stay cool while using summer leeks.

Recipe: Chilled Potato Leek Soup

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Infographic: Reducing Food Waste at Home

August 8, 2016 by Danika Trierweiler, Dietetic Intern

In this infographic intern Danika has tips for how you can reduce food waste at home.

Infographic: Reducing Food Waste at Home

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Reducing Waste and Saving Money: Action Steps for Operators

July 1, 2016 by Danika Trierweiler, Dietetic Intern

In this final part of her Food Waste series, Danika talks solutions to reduce food waste at the level of the foodservice operation.

Reducing Waste and Saving Money: Action Steps for Operators

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A Trail of Breadcrumbs….and Plenty Else

July 1, 2016 by Danika Trierweiler, Dietetic Intern

In part two of her series on food waste, Danika looks at the hows and whys of food waste at various parts of our food supply chain.

A Trail of Breadcrumbs….and Plenty Else

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Farm to Fork? Not really…

July 1, 2016 by Danika Trierweiler, Dietetic Intern

You may be familiar with farm-to-fork, but intern Danika expands her scope farm-to-landfill view in her three-part series on food waste in the food service industry.

Farm to Fork? Not really…

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Recipes

It’s Blueberry Season!  Blueberry Almond Overnight Oats

June 29, 2016 by Kristy Del Coro, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

Kristy shares her recipe for Blueberry Almond Overnight Oats - the perfect breakfast to enjoy this time of year as blueberries are coming into season.

It’s Blueberry Season!  Blueberry Almond Overnight Oats

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Sweet Potatoes - Not Just for Baking!

June 23, 2016 by Erica Lowenkron, Dietetic Intern

SPE intern Erica Lowenkron tasted and reviewed the new sweet potato toast trend. Read more for the results and the nutrition information.

Sweet Potatoes - Not Just for Baking!

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How Much Added Sugar Is In Your Breakfast?

June 14, 2016 by Erica Lowenkron, Dietetic Intern

In the next few years, Nutrition Facts Labels will need to break out added sugar. SPE intern Erica Lowenkron looked into what that might mean for some typical breakfast items to help us understand just how much of the sugar you see on the current label may be added.

How Much Added Sugar Is In Your Breakfast?

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News Commentary

All Natural - What does it even mean?

June 7, 2016 by Allison Aaron, Sr. Culinary Nutritionist

If you are confused about what it means to be "all natural" you are not alone! Our Culinary Nutritionist, Allison Aaron is going to explain why that is and what is being done to try and rectify that.

All Natural - What does it even mean?

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Chinese-style Breakfast-in-a-Mug

June 6, 2016 by Brenda Wong, Dietetic Intern

Dietetic Intern Brenda Wong thinks out of the box, and into the mug, with her take on a Chinese-style breakfast-in-a-mug.

Chinese-style Breakfast-in-a-Mug

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