DiningRD Blog

The warmer weather can only mean one thing…time for new menus! We know that your to-do list never stops. Don’t wait another minute – make a quick call to our menu team today for your Spring/Summer menu. 1-800-544-3059 help@DiningRD.com

What’s an activity without food? Really think about that. Now consider the impact of food service beyond just serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner every day. Food related activities help to promote social time with residents in Long Term Care as well as good nutrition and overall health. Consider these food activities: Bring the kitchen to…

The new year begins and so does my annual endeavor to be on a “diet”. It doesn’t last long – because going on a diet implies restriction, and who wants that?! If the word “diet” is so negative, why does our industry continue to call food service “Dietary”? We have a wonderful opportunity to advocate…

We love food! In fact, we love taking pictures of food almost as much as we love eating food! Did you know we’re on Instagram? We’re sharing pictures of what’s cooking in the Health Technologies test kitchen as well as what’s on the menu for dinner at home. Other important news updates, achievements, and just…

Join our expert menu support team for a LIVE session of the Dining Manager menu program. Check out the latest program updates, ask questions, and learn the newest features. Wednesday, July 20th 1pm CST 1.0 hour Continuing Education credit for Certified Dietary Managers

Delicious and attractive looking food can do more than benefit residents and patients; foodservice in healthcare has an even greater opportunity to capture sustaining revenue by selling its tasty food creations to hungry employees. Offering foodservice to employees is mutually beneficial for both the foodservice department and the employee. The foodservice department has the opportunity…

I love ice cream. I love cake too. And cookies…all kinds of cookies! Needless to say, I don’t discriminate when it comes to desserts. At my favorite little Italian restaurant, the specialty dessert is creamy ricotta donuts (I love donuts too!). But after a well-balanced meal of soup, salad, and an entrée, I rarely can…