Meet You at the TOP
School nutrition professionals prepare to gather in Denver to “Reach Higher” at #ANC23, connecting, learning and growing toward new heights—together.…
Fresh Takes on Favorite Bakes
Let comfort classics and contemporary creations earn a place on your menu. Bakes, those hearty, singular, multiple-ingredient dishes cooked in…
What’s Your Why?
Answer this question—and a few others—and begin a journey to develop, strengthen or refresh your school meal program’s brand. Among…
This & That: May/June 2023
Looking for new apps to download, books to read, products to try or things to implement in your cafeterias? This…
Tap into a Variety of Marketing Tactics
Upon learning that this issue’s main features focus on marketing, I recalled my first college marketing course. I only recently…
A Year in the Life: Dreams Come True
I cannot believe SY2022-23 is beginning to wrap up! It seems like just yesterday that I was sharing my leadership…
SNA Recognizes Award Recipients and School Lunch Heroes
In celebration of School Lunch Hero Day (Friday, May 5), the national, non-profit School Nutrition Association (SNA) recognizes the widespread efforts of school nutrition professionals across the country who ensure students have access to healthy meals. In addition, SNA’s annual regional and national awards spotlight the exceptional work of school nutrition employees, managers and directors.
Ingredients for Health: Cucumbers
English, Persian, kirby and lemon—did you realize that the common cucumber came in different varieties? If you want to get…
For the Kid Within
If you have fond memories of eating Campbell’s canned SpaghettiOs® in your youth, but find the flavor way too mild…
Gender Identity. Cafeteria Equity.
I have three children: a 20-year-old son, a 17-year-old middle child and a 15-year-old daughter. Why don’t I assign a…