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Everyone remembers what food was like when they were students — but now, in California, school meals are changing and it’s the school food professionals who are making it happen. California’s school food professionals are more skilled than ever before. From scratch cooking and meal planning, to procuring fresh ingredients and educating kids about what to eat, they are leading the effort to bring better quality meals to school cafeterias. Check out how school food professionals are improving school food and powering California’s students: https://ow.ly/GsIJ50Rnue1

Everyone remembers what food was like when they were students — but now, in California, school meals are changing and it’s the School Food Professionals who are making it happen. California’s School Food Professionals are more skilled than ever before. From scratch cooking and meal planning, to procuring fresh ingredients and educating kids about what to eat, they are leading the effort to bring better quality meals to school cafeterias. Check out how School Food Professionals are improving school food and powering California’s students: https://ow.ly/GsIJ50Rnue1

Everyone remembers what food was like when they were students — but now, in California, school meals are changing and it’s the School Food Professionals who are making it happen. California’s School Food Professionals are more skilled than ever before. From scratch cooking and meal planning, to procuring fresh ingredients and educating kids about what to eat, they are leading the effort to bring better quality meals to school cafeterias. Check out how School Food Professionals are improving school food and powering California’s students: https://ow.ly/GsIJ50Rnue1

Looking to increase breakfast participation? Here are some different ways you can try to implent for your school food program! #SchoolFoodProvider #FoodServiceSolutions

Does getting your kids involved in the kitchen actually make a difference? I did the research, so you don't have to! A systematic review of over 12,000 research participants around the world found that cooking programs did indeed result in small increases in a child's cooking confidence, food literacy and vegetable intake. I deep dive into what that research covered and the learnings we can take into our own kitchen. #phd #didyouknow #foodculture #eatingbehaviours #healthyeating #kidscooking

4 Meal Prep Ideas that the whole family can enjoy! Save time and money with these ideas!! Do you meal prep? If so, what's your favorite meal prep hack?! #mealprep #fitRealtorMom #MomHacks #CookatHome #familyfun #Toddleractivities #BHGRE #BYRDSONGTEAM #REALTORLIFE

Struggling with school lunch ideas? We've got you covered with 40 healthy, delicious, and simple lunches that your kids will love from eatingwell.com – follow the link in comments. At Daymap, we know how important a healthy meal is to ensure a child’s brain functions optimally throughout the school day. From balanced meals to fun snacks, making nutritious school lunches has never been easier. Check out these great options to keep your child’s energy and focus up all day long! 🍎🥪 #SchoolLunchIdeas #HealthyEating #Daymap #BrainFood #LunchboxFun #Learningmanagmentsystem   www.daymap.net

School districts in Tompkins County, NY, are serving students scratch-made meals made with local ingredients thanks to the School Food Reboot, a partnership program between the Chef Ann Foundation, the Park Foundation, and six Tompkins County school districts. The Reboot has helped the districts increase their scratch cooking from 53% to 67%. It has also allowed districts to expand their use of local ingredients by adding salad bars in cafeterias. Newfield Schools Superintendent Eric Hatrz participating district, said, "The program funded the salad bars, which we didn't really have, It was awesome when those came in because it introduced our kids right away to some new foods and some really healthy foods." Read more from FoodService Director Online about the amazing work happening in these districts: https://ow.ly/9CO650UfaMp

How can your school provide nutritious meals 🍎 and a positive cafeteria experience 😊 for the hundreds of students you serve daily 👦🏼👧🏽? A strong lunch point-of-sale system helps you manage your food service well, eliminate headaches and focus on serving tasty, nutritious food to kids 🍽️. Check out these helpful tips to make it happen! https://bit.ly/3PXNfW9

What a refreshing approach to school lunches! The recent initiative in Jeffco schools to incorporate diverse meal recipes, like pupusas, showcases the beautiful tapestry of flavors that reflect our community. It's more than just lunch; it's about recognizing the rich culinary heritage we all bring to the table. Reflecting on my own school days, the lunchtime routine often felt mundane, but the introduction of varied dishes could have turned those moments into delightful culinary adventures. Food has such power to connect us, and it’s inspiring to see schools embracing this idea. This initiative teaches us that exploring different cuisines not only broadens our palates but also fosters inclusivity and understanding. Let's celebrate these efforts and think about how we can integrate diverse flavors into our lives! What unique dishes would you love to see on the school menu? https://lnkd.in/em5-5pAD