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Developing and Demonstrating Our Company Culture
Successful companies have a distinctive culture, mission, vision, and values. It is how they stand out from the competition. At Morrison Living, our company culture shines through our associates at all levels and all positions to transform dining and hospitality in senior living with partners and residents. Aligned with our values, our actions and behaviors…
4 Ways our Chefs are Staying on Trend
Crafting innovative menus and meals made especially for our residents meanings knowing current and future food trends in the culinary industry. Insights from industry partners like Datassential help chefs look ahead to what’s coming in the food service industry, intriguing residents for each meal. Our chefs are staying steadfast in following industry trends in what…
3 Ways Our Chefs Are Incorporating Vegetables for Plant-Forward Power
Written in collaboration with Chef Jason Ison Innovations and trends around vegetables have led to the leafy greens and bright colored foods no longer staying supporting side dishes and instead now they are the star of the meal. Vegetables are no longer an afterthought to meal planning, as the plant-based entrée has become immensely popular.…
Dietitians Explain Why a Balanced Bowl is Good For You
By now we’ve all seen those Instagram-worthy balanced bowls packed with beautiful colors and enticing foods, but do you know the health benefits that come with it? Our dietitians love adding balanced bowls to the menu because you can mix and add different whole grains, lean proteins, legumes, and nutritious vegetables to create the perfect…
Savory or Sweet: Superfood Sweet Potato Recipes for Fall and Winter
The sweet, starchy root vegetable that can do it all: the sweet potato. As a superfood, this vegetable stands the test of time through several health benefits, variety of flavors, and infinite ways to prepare them. Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes The abundance of fiber and antioxidants in this small but mighty starch promotes gut…
The Power of Partnership in Senior Living Dining: Holly Creek, Frasier Meadows, and Morrison Living
As the baby boomer generation enters their golden years, the number of Americans over the age of 65 is expected to double from 52 million in 2018 to 95 million by 2060. The growth of the senior living industry, the silver wave, is expected to shift the industry as a whole, as this generation of…
How the Food You Eat Can Help Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a time to focus on improving your health, learn ways to reduce your risk of breast cancer, and also how the food you eat can help reduce your risk of breast cancer. After skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United…
Diving into National Seafood Month
October is National Seafood Month – a time to dive into new flavors, pick out proteins that are key ingredients to a number of dishes, and in turn, sustainably sourced seafood when possible. At Morrison Living, our culinarians are no strangers to seafood and recognize the value of this food group year-round. Health Benefits of…
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
Each year, Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15. While we uplift the Hispanic & Latinx community throughout the year, this month-long occasion provides a great opportunity to reflect and celebrate their contributions, cultures, and the collective progress that has been made. At Morrison Living, we are honored to…
Is Breakfast Really the Most Important Meal of the Day?
By: Kristina Valbuena, MS, RDN Are most of your mornings on the go? Do you find it difficult to choose a breakfast that is both satiating and nourishing, or find yourself skipping breakfast as a whole? Yep, we’ve all been there. You’ve probably heard “breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” While we…