"This & That"
Ideas & Inspiration

This & That: November/December 2023

Looking for new apps to download, books to read, products to try or things to implement in your cafeterias? This & That has got you covered!

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Sliced sweet potato on a wooden cutting board
Food & Recipes, Nutrition & Meal Planning, Nutrition Education

Ingredients for Health: Sweet Potatoes

Everything you need to know about sweet potatoes, including nutrition facts, health benefits, recipes, preparation methods and fun facts!

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World map made up of diverse peoples' silhouettes
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access (DEIA), Food & Recipes, Menu Planning

When Local Means Global

With a growing immigrant population, what was once considered “ethnic food” in the U.S. has now become part of the American diet—and part of school menus!

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Person using a phone with a graphic of a cartoon AI robot saying "Hello! How can I assist you today?"
Communications & Marketing, Ideas & Inspiration

What’s the Big Deal About ChatGPT?

Learn more about the popular AI ChatGPT, and discover how AI can be used to make your work and your school nutrition program more efficient.

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A person's hand holding a clear crystal ball with grass in the background
Food & Recipes, Ideas & Inspiration, Nutrition & Meal Planning

‘Tis the Season: Food Forecasts

Whole Foods Market is first out of the gate with predictions for the hottest food trends consumers can expect in 2024—stay tuned for other predictions in the coming weeks.

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Pepperoni pizza inside a red pizza box, promotional graphic for Domino's "Emergency Pizza" program
Ideas & Inspiration, Nutrition & Meal Planning

“Crisis” Management

When life gets overwhelming, indulging in a comfort food favorite can be an effective way to manage stress. Enter: Domino’s new Emergency Pizza Program!

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Annual National Conference, Financial Management, Operations, Procurement & Supply Chain, Storage & Inventory

Forecasting the Procurement of Foods

Learn about stakeholders’ responsibilities and expectations in school procurement and how menus determine goods and services that must be competitively procured.

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Annual National Conference, Food & Recipes, Menu Planning, Nutrition & Meal Planning

What’s in Your Coffee Bar? The Latest on Ingredients & Recipes

Attend this session to find out how coffee bars are growing in popularity, and so are the demands to create exciting drinks that will still meet Smart Snacks requirements.

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Annual National Conference, Financial Management, Operations

Show Me the Money!

This session showcases a collection of successful fundraising activities. Learn how these great ideas can be used to bring in revenue for your local chapters and state affiliates.

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Annual National Conference, Farm to School, Menu Planning, Nutrition & Meal Planning, Operations

Procurement: Local Fair to School Lunches

This session will explain the importance of connecting the classroom, cafeteria, and community together for a successful Farm to School program.

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