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Giving Back to the Community
CSSI Staff Post - April 22, 2020
Everyone is looking for the bright spots in our industry right now. Solid relationships and hospitality have always been at the heart of foodservice, and while acts of kindness are no surprise, the amount of generosity and speed with which the industry has mobilized is extraordinary.
Which relief efforts stand out to you?
There are so many great examples of companies and individuals giving back, but I’ll stick to Chicagoland here. We all know that Chicago is the heart and soul of the foodservice industry, ever since we hosted the Chicago World’s Fair. US Foods
is donating the equivalent of 150 semitruck loads of nourishing foods to Feeding America, a nonprofit organization that provides meals for children and families in need. US Foods has also partnered with Chicago’s very own Rick Bayless to provide pantry staples
for unemployed foodservice and restaurant workers.
Why is it important for businesses to give back?
Members of the foodservice industry are putting their ingenuity and problem-solving skills on display to do good, and people are noticing. Consumers and employees alike will remember these generous acts when we come out on the other side of this crisis.
On a Personal Note
I encourage you to take care of each other. Make that phone call or send that email letting your partners and friends know you’re thinking about them. If you can, map out a plan or idea that can help, whether it’s a new way of doing business or an opportunity to give to others. We’re all in this together.
At CSSI, we miss greeting our guests and sharing a meal while discussing business and plans for the future. We continue to innovate and meet our partners where they need it most right now, and you can expect even more from us soon.
Sherry Gorsich
Director, Business Development & Strategic Partnerships
March 1st, 2023 We’re thrilled to introduce the newest addition to our culinary family: Chef Steve Madonna. Formally trained in both Italy and the United States, as well as having worked for Wolfgang Puck, Chef Steve brings an extensive set of connections and culinary knowledge to our already stacked chef roster. Featured in this month’s issue is one of Chef Steve’s favorite recipes for making memories at home with your loved ones.
October 19, 2022 Pumpkin pie is a nostalgic menu item and my personal favorite when it comes to fall and winter menus, as it goes hand in hand with a traditional Thanksgiving or Christmas feast. We elevate the nostalgia by turning this must-have holiday dish into a clarified cocktail that leaves your taste buds as curious as your eyes. We get adventurous as we replace expected visual elements with an ice-cold glass of clarified liquors infused with pumpkin pie. This cocktail defies all visual expectations, while leaving your sense of smell and taste immersed in a seasonally nostalgic experience.
October 19, 2022 Canada is well known for many things. Hockey, snow, maple syrup, and a few other stereotypical but somewhat accurate concepts may immediately come to mind. What you may not know, though, is how invested we are in the snacks that we consume. Compared to the U.S., sure, we are no match for the quantity and variety offered in the land of the free, home of the snacks. However, what we know in our hearts is that Canada has a long-standing, tried-and-true, flawed, yet beloved top-notch snack game. I’m talking about comfort foods that have become so integrated and so established that they are classified as cult-favourites—and no, I did not spell favourites incorrectly. You are about to see a lot more of the letter “U” in this article. Sorry! The great Canadian snack game is easy enough to understand. You think of a flavour and either slap it on a potato or pair it with chocolate. Snacking has always been a huge part of Canadian food culture, but it is only going up from here. To put it lightly, the past few years have been tough on everyone around the world, and Canadians have chosen to increase their spending on snacks by 67% as an indulgence or, personally, as a coping mechanism. In no way, shape, or form am I claiming to be a culinary expert somehow employed in the field of Finance, but I have eaten a lot in my life and right now, I’m the best and/or only Canadian guide you’ve got. Let’s get into the details:
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