Grate Advice for Storing Cheese
If cheese is one of your food passions, you should know how to store it properly! Hard, soft and crumbled cheeses all require different approaches to storage; hear from cheese experts to learn how to make sure all your cheese stays fresh.
I See Your True Colors
Color additives have been used for generations to alter a food’s appearance and improve its palatability. But some health advocates have taken aim at the entire category of color additives used in food, even those from natural sources: Let’s sort out the facts from the fiction.
Slaw in the Spotlight
Most states in the nation have one or more officially designated foods (or vegetables, desserts, fruits, snacks) and one Tennessee legislator is looking to crown Hot Coleslaw the latest state favorite.
MSG Makes New Moves
MSG is entering a fresh chapter in flavor development after being sidelined for decades, thanks to new research disproving myths of health issues and sensitivities and contemporary champions who embrace its umami-boosting properties.
This & That: March/April 2024
Looking for new apps to download, books to read, products to try or ideas to implement in your cafeterias? This & That has got you covered! Check out this list of products and programs featured in the March/April 2024 issue of School Nutrition and give them a try yourself!
Propelling the ’Shroom Boom
Simple, flavorful and oh-so-versatile, mushrooms are popping up on more and more restaurant, home—and school—menus. For schools already participating in Meatless Monday initiatives, Mushroom Monday provides an excellent means of expanding your menu offerings.
Secretary Vilsack, USDA Officials Address #LAC24
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack addressed SNA’s Legislative Action Conference (#LAC24) attendees on March 4 and personally met with…
New Leadership Elected for SNA
Some great leadership talent will be stepping up to lead the Association in the years ahead for the SNA Board…
From “Help Wanted” to “Talent Found”
If you know how to use it, social media can be a highly impactful tool for hiring new employees. Learn how to best use social media to fill your vacant positions and recruit new talent to your school nutrition team!