Convenience isn’t just for convenience stores anymore! Employees and students want food when they want it, whether or not dining services are open. Whether it's your third-shift staff or an athlete leaving a late practice, accessibility to flavorful food made with...
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Creative Ways to Reduce Wasted Food
Even without factoring in population, the United States produces more food waste than any other country in the world. And when you look at our landfills, you may be surprised to see that wasted food takes up more space than any other waste product. On average,...
Easy Ways to Add Good Fats Into Your Diet
When it comes to nutrition, fats have earned a bad reputation, but they aren't all bad for us! Current nutrition science associates certain fat types with optimal nutrition and healthy weight, but how do we identify which fats are good or bad? March is National...
Establish a Successful Dining Program by Cultivating Engaged Employees
The ongoing labor shortage has been a challenge for the hospitality industry, specifically dining. While many organizations put significant emphasis on their hiring efforts, it’s easy to overlook the assets we already have: our current employees. With a turnover rate...
Hot Meals for Residents in Tornado-Ravaged Kentucky
In December 2021, tornadoes ravaged the Southern United States and Ohio Valley. Among the worst-hit were towns in Western Kentucky where more than 1,000 homes and buildings were destroyed. In Dawson Springs, KY, 75% of homes were destroyed. Many people in this area...
Expanding Culinary Horizons at Worlds of Flavor 2021
Chefs from around the world came together to share the latest culinary trends, techniques and flavors at the 2021 Worlds of Flavor conference hosted by the Culinary Institute of America. Several Creative Dining chefs had the opportunity to travel to the conference in...
5 Creative Solutions for Safe, Engaging Catered Events
Like many industries, catering has faced many challenges and disruptions since early 2020. From restrictions on the number of attendees to eliminating stand-up receptions and indoor dining, hosting events looks far different now than it did in 2019. But we’ve...
The Importance of Authentic Cultural Cooking
We often say that food helps bring people together. The right dish prepared in the correct way can transport us to a different place, and in this case, it can help mentally transport us back home. After spending 20 years working on college dining, Creative Dining...
5 Ways Universities Can Attract & Retain Students with Food
Gen Z, the first generation entirely born after the advent of the internet, is officially entering college, graduating, and making their way into the workforce. When deciding where to attend college, much of their vetting process happens online, where they can...