LEARN: More podcasts you say? Our village is large and we are stronger together. Don’t reinvent the wheel but listen to colleagues who have wisdom and experience to share! Check out this curated highlight reel from the National Farm to School Network. PONDER: Ever ask yourself - does what I do as one person, school, or district even make an impact? Well, the answer is a resounding YES! Have you considered how many miles food has traveled before it lands on student’s lunch trays? Do you know what percentage of your food budget is allocated for farm-to-school offerings? See how a nonprofit in Ohio helps districts measure their individual, as well as regional impact, in easy-to-share dashboards . Demonstrating your program’s impact on your local community is an awesome way to take steps in garnering support for your farm-to-school program, but to also celebrate the economy of scales that even one district has at an aggregate level.
Comfort Classic - Kids love yogurt parfaits. National Pumpkin Day is October 26th. Combine a kid favorite with the trending flavor of the season and try this Pumpkin Pie Yogurt Parfait. Simply Fresh - Apple Slaw, made with some fresh local apples, adds seasonal flare to your menu.
Lastly, Make it fun for students with Try Days that feature harvest of the month items!
INNOVATE:
Invest in some menu inspiration with a cookbook that features harvest of the month recipes. How about tying these recipes that can utilize some of the harvests of the season?
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Harvest of the Month - Now is the ultimate time for Apples! Use local apples and feature them in these Apple Pull-Aparts with Yo- Caramel Dip. Global on Trend - Cabbage and carrot harvests can be used for a colorful and simple garnish in these Sweet Thai-style Chicken Tacos that are a global flavor twist for your taco day.
Pisanick Partners is a nutrition and operations based consulting firm with decades of experience in Child Nutrition. We have refined our approach through creation of cycle menus, training and development of staff, and implementing strategies that take on the task of not only attaining nutritional excellence, but also financial success in the K-12 environment. Our experience not only supports a school district in meeting all state and federal mandates for implementing the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, but also the menu creation with an eye for detail and meticulous organization. The objective is to quickly and accurately evaluate, analyze and organize a district’s nutritional program to insure compliance and easy on-going maintenance.
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