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Carol Donovan is passionate
about life and caring for others.
She is a true ‘foodie’ in every
sense of the word and prides
herself on her entrepreneurial
spirit.
This Ryerson University
Graduate has worked in every
aspect of the food service
industry from dishwasher to
launching her own catering
company.
about life and caring for others.
She is a true ‘foodie’ in every
sense of the word and prides
herself on her entrepreneurial
spirit.
This Ryerson University
Graduate has worked in every
aspect of the food service
industry from dishwasher to
launching her own catering
company.
It was her entrepreneurial spirit that led her to the field of
Long Term Care well before it was a popular place to
practice. In 1996, Carol started the consulting dietitian
company, Seasons Care. Seasons Care Inc. is now the
largest consulting dietitian company in Canada. The
company continues to grow and excel.
Carol is the mother of three successful children and is a world
traveler with a passion for adventure.
Long Term Care well before it was a popular place to
practice. In 1996, Carol started the consulting dietitian
company, Seasons Care. Seasons Care Inc. is now the
largest consulting dietitian company in Canada. The
company continues to grow and excel.
Carol is the mother of three successful children and is a world
traveler with a passion for adventure.
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"How did the name Seasons Care come to be?"
Carol responds:
"When I was a young girl we lived in Toronto and my mom worked at the "Four Seasons
Inn on the Park" hotel. It is no longer exists as such but at that time it was a wonderful
hotel overlooking the beautiful parks of the Don Valley. Being a "foodie" my memories
of the hotel were about the fabulous food they served there. I remember at Christmas
they had these magnificent parties for the staff members - one was held for all the
children and one for adults. Even as a child my preference was the food at the adults
party. I can still visualize buffet tables for miles loaded with fantastic food served with
artistic flare. To me it was magical!
Carol responds:
"When I was a young girl we lived in Toronto and my mom worked at the "Four Seasons
Inn on the Park" hotel. It is no longer exists as such but at that time it was a wonderful
hotel overlooking the beautiful parks of the Don Valley. Being a "foodie" my memories
of the hotel were about the fabulous food they served there. I remember at Christmas
they had these magnificent parties for the staff members - one was held for all the
children and one for adults. Even as a child my preference was the food at the adults
party. I can still visualize buffet tables for miles loaded with fantastic food served with
artistic flare. To me it was magical!
As early as 5 years old I remember "lunch dates" with by dad (where my true love of all things culinary came
from) at the hotel restaurant called "The Buttery". I fell in love with their homemade butter mints...and took
handfuls home each time I left the place. When we became teenagers we would hang out there late at night
because another of the hotels restaurants called "The Harvest Room" was open all night. My sister worked
there and we would go in for late night omelets and quiche.
That hotel was a magical place to me and I still dream of it. I even have one of the menu covers from one of
the restaurants in the hotel framed and hanging in my kitchen. Sometimes when I was very little I decided
that if I have a restaurant or such I would call it the "Four Seasons". I loved their logo with a tree with each
season on it. So my first catering company was called "Seasons" in honour of my fond childhood memories.
When the company grew and we started to provide services in the area of Long Term Care the name of the
company evolved to "Seasons Care" as it is known today.
from) at the hotel restaurant called "The Buttery". I fell in love with their homemade butter mints...and took
handfuls home each time I left the place. When we became teenagers we would hang out there late at night
because another of the hotels restaurants called "The Harvest Room" was open all night. My sister worked
there and we would go in for late night omelets and quiche.
That hotel was a magical place to me and I still dream of it. I even have one of the menu covers from one of
the restaurants in the hotel framed and hanging in my kitchen. Sometimes when I was very little I decided
that if I have a restaurant or such I would call it the "Four Seasons". I loved their logo with a tree with each
season on it. So my first catering company was called "Seasons" in honour of my fond childhood memories.
When the company grew and we started to provide services in the area of Long Term Care the name of the
company evolved to "Seasons Care" as it is known today.
To this day the names "Seasons" means a lot of things to me beside fond childhood memories. I
associate it with the "Seasons of the Year" by always incorporating a variety of seasonal fruits and
vegetables into our menu planning and food service consulting. The growing season directly
effects all we do to provide our clients with the bountiful harvest of foods, colours, flowers etc.
"Seasons" to me also reflects the "Seasoning of Food". I believe in adding ingredients to flavour
your food, creatively using of herbs and spicing to enhance the entire dining experience. I even
feel the Dietitians I hire are the best and are well "Seasoned" to the profession and the industry. I
take pride in hiring dietitians and food service managers who are passionate about our clients,
about food and food service and who have the courage to "spice things up a bit".
And finally, "Seasons" reflects the concept of the "Seasons of your Life". Although we do service
all age groups our primary focus is on the elderly. It is a privilege to care for this population and I
hope the success of the company reflects the level of care we provide. Our goal is provide our
clients with a service that not only meets their needs but exceeds their expectations as well. "
associate it with the "Seasons of the Year" by always incorporating a variety of seasonal fruits and
vegetables into our menu planning and food service consulting. The growing season directly
effects all we do to provide our clients with the bountiful harvest of foods, colours, flowers etc.
"Seasons" to me also reflects the "Seasoning of Food". I believe in adding ingredients to flavour
your food, creatively using of herbs and spicing to enhance the entire dining experience. I even
feel the Dietitians I hire are the best and are well "Seasoned" to the profession and the industry. I
take pride in hiring dietitians and food service managers who are passionate about our clients,
about food and food service and who have the courage to "spice things up a bit".
And finally, "Seasons" reflects the concept of the "Seasons of your Life". Although we do service
all age groups our primary focus is on the elderly. It is a privilege to care for this population and I
hope the success of the company reflects the level of care we provide. Our goal is provide our
clients with a service that not only meets their needs but exceeds their expectations as well. "
