Culinary externship

by | Jul 25, 2012

July 25, 2012
Denise Simmons, Corporate Chef
I came across this blog post from a culinary student while doing menu research on the net.  I love her style-I LOL’d more than once.  I found it interesting on a couple other fronts as well-the req…

Choosing the right carbs

by | Jul 25, 2012

July 25, 2012
Sherri Meyer, MG Registered Dietitian,
A recent article about dietitian’s “forbidden foods for weight control” got me thinking about fad diets and personal dietary restrictions.  As a nutrition professional, I have heard it all…

Trash Talk – Buy the goods, not the garbage

by | Jul 16, 2012

July 16, 2012
Becky Tweedy, Assistant to the President
Packaging makes up at least 20% of what goes in our landfills. Help reduce this extra trash:

Buy the largest size you can, or buy in bulk when possible
Choose items with minimal packaging, or with…

Derecho Strikes Lynchburg

by | Jul 11, 2012

We felt the affects first hand at the MG Home office in Lynchburg, VA. The storm knocked out power to thousands of homes and businesses around the surrounding area, including our office on Old Boonsboro Road, and at the Farm Basket. These pictures will help describe...