Culinary Coach

We’re serving up another C-suite webinar! 🍴

Join us on Tuesday, September 30, at 9:00 a.m. PST / 12:00 p.m. EST for Dining Management for the C-suite, a 40-minute how-to session designed for executives who want to influence change and better manage their dining program.

Whether you operate in-house or work with a contract partner, you’ll walk away with best practices, key questions and resources to take your dining program to the next level.

All attendees will also receive our Dining Management for the C-suite white paper.

Register today: https://3rd3rd.com/2025-webinars/

3 webinars. 40 minutes each. Big wins for nonprofit senior living leaders.

🦸 Win more sales on September 9.
👀 Spot marketing blind spots on September 23.
🍽️ Level up dining leadership on September 30.

Learn more and register today: https://3rd3rd.com/2025-webinars/

3rd3rd’s very own Scott Daniels, Vice President of Culinary Operations with Culinary Coach, is in the spotlight!

He recently shared his expertise with i Advance Senior Care, offering creative, practical tips to help senior living communities serve up quality dining while keeping food costs in check.

Read his full interview here: https://www.iadvanceseniorcare.com/quality-dining-for-less-practical-solutions-to-optimize-your-food-budget-amid-rising-costs/

Tired of cookie-cutter dining programs? Culinary Coach helps senior living communities regain control—with fresh recipes, real training and coaching that works. No contracts. No markups. Just better food and happier residents.

Schedule a free 30-minute consultation with us and let’s talk about what’s cooking in your community.

https://3rd3rd.com/culinary-coach/

Summer flavors are here!

An easy way to delight people is to serve fresh, farm produce! The team at Culinary Coach LOVES working seasonal brain-boosting ingredients into meal plans and menus. Think blueberries, leafy greens, tomatoes and grilled salmon. These nutrient-rich foods support memory, focus and cognitive health as we age.

Eat well, think well, age well.
https://3rd3rd.com/culinary-coach/

Scott Daniels and Cynthia Thurlow are enjoying the Methodist Ministries Network conference, hosted at the iconic Peabody Hotel — a venue that’s just … DUCKY!

Every day at 11 AM and 5:30 PM, the world-famous Peabody ducks parade on their red carpet to-and-from their stunning lobby swimming pool.

Scott, alongside Ron Patti, COO of United Methodist Homes of New York and Pennsylvania, co-presented an inspiring session — contributing to the spirit of collaboration and leadership that defines this year’s gathering.

And speaking of ducks, it looks like the wonderful folks at MMN are busy getting their own ducks in a row too! Connecting, inspiring and building a stronger network together.

Here’s to another fantastic day of insight, connection and perhaps a few feathered friends along the way! Kudos to MMN for an amazing conference!

Is your community’s dining program singin’ the blues? Meet the Culinary Coach in Memphis next month at the Methodist Ministries Network conference!

Join Scott Daniels and Cynthia Thurlow for their inspiring speaking session, “Dining for the C-Suite,” on Tuesday, May 6 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Learn insider tips and tricks to transform your community’s culinary experiences—without hurting your bottom line.

Can’t wait to see you there! Learn more and sign up here: https://3rd3rd.com/conferences/

🎉 Here’s to 2025: Rested, Ready and Roaring! [hey… notice that’s three things?]🎉

As the clock ticks toward midnight, we at 3rd3rd are shaking off the confetti, stretching out our creative muscles and gearing up to help non-profit communities thrive in 2025!

Whether you’re tuning up your brand messaging, turbocharging lead generation or mapping out expansion plans, we’re here to make it happen. Let’s work together to create bold strategies that shine as bright as the new year ahead.

Ready to roar? 🦁 Let’s chat!
https://3rdplus.com/contact/

Happy Winter Solstice!

Since we all deserve a little warmth on the shortest day of the year, here is a fast and simple recipe from Culinary Coach that’s also a boost for the gut microbiome.

One of our favorite superfoods, Miso contains good bacteria like Lactobacillus that promotes gut health, supports digestion and boosts the immune system. Try it yourself—check out the recipe below:

Culinary Coach Miso Soup 🫕
Ingredients:
4 cups of water or dashi (Japanese soup stock)
3 tablespoons of white miso paste
1/2 cup of cubed tofu
1 sheet of nori (dried seaweed), cut into small pieces
1/4 cup of thinly sliced green onions
Instructions:
Prepare the broth: Heat the water or dashi in a pot until it’s almost boiling, then reduce to medium heat.
Dissolve miso: Place the miso paste in a small bowl. Add a ladleful of the hot broth and whisk until smooth. Return this mixture to the pot.
Add tofu and nori: Gently stir in the cubed tofu and nori. Cook for another 2–3 minutes, making sure the soup doesn’t boil, as boiling can alter the flavor of the miso.
Serve: Ladle into bowls and top with green onions.

Happy Soup Season!

Fresh Eye Culinary Review for Fresh Start in 2025.

A cold winter’s truth: If you wouldn’t eat lunch at your community, your residents (and prospects) don’t want to, either.

Make one call in 2025 to improve your community’s dining program—ask for a Fresh Eyes Culinary Coach Assessment! Gain the perspectives you need from senior living culinary experts to increase resident satisfaction and prepare for the New Year’s tours.

Inquire before New Year’s Day and receive Early Bird special pricing!

Learn more: https://3rdplus.com/culinary-coach/dining-program-evaluation/

Happy Thanksgiving from 3rdPlus and Culinary Coach! We are grateful for our amazing team, and of course, our clients who consistently raise the bar for senior living.

We don’t know about you, but food has been at the top of our minds this month.

When was the last time you checked on your community’s culinary program? There’s still enough time to see improvements before the holidays. Give the Culinary Coach a call: https://3rdplus.com/contact/.