SN Magazine: March/April 2024 Let’s Eat – Special Food Edition
When it comes to planning a menu, the last thing you ever want to do is let it get boring!…
Savoring the Sweet Potential of Strawberries
Follow the evolution of strawberries, from ancient history to modern times, and discover sweet culinary classics and savory shake-ups. Plus, learn how to incorporate this favorite fruit into your school menus with both familiar and more unique recipes.
A Fine Kettle of Fish
Discover how Sea to School initiatives help to get kids hooked on the taste and health benefits of fish and seafood, and learn how districts in regions across the country have incorporated more seafood into their school menus.
What Do Robots Know About Cafeteria Food?
Whatever your role in school nutrition, you’ve probably heard that “AI is coming.” Now is the time to at least consider how AI could have a place in your school nutrition program—even if that just means having enough knowledge to decide that AI isn’t for you right now.
We Want To Make THAT!
Successfully school-ifying and scaling a recipe is not just about transforming ingredients; it’s about creating a culinary experience that resonates with K-12 students while adhering to nutritional requirements and other operational constraints.
Creating a Culturally Relevant Cafeteria
Learn how you can expand your menus and branch out to serve up more meals from global cuisines to raise awareness about cultural differences and ensure all students feel seen.
Influencing the Next Generation of “Foodies”
Food is a great way to bring people together. Food and family are closely interconnected, and food is often at the center of someone’s most cherished memories of people and occasions.
Navigating My Own “Eras” Tour
A few months ago, I shared my decision to step down as Editor of School Nutrition, and this is, indeed, my final issue in that role. While I will no longer drive this publication, I will always support school nutrition professionals personally and professionally, too, and I hope you’ll continue to see my byline in these pages on occasion.
Embrace Cultural Diversity Through Food
School nutrition is a natural area to promote cultural diversity. In a profession where food takes a front seat, inviting staff and families to share favorite foods is a great way to help them feel more comfortable embracing, expressing and sharing their cultural traditions.
Ingredients for Health: Dragon Fruit
What’s pink, green, spiky and delicious? Dragon fruit! This unique fruit has skyrocketed in popularity; discover how to prepare it, nutrition information, recipes and more.