From cheddar to Parmesan to moose milk—with a 4,000-year history and universal popularity—there’s a whole world of cheese to explore.
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Incorporating Indigenous foods into school meals is more than just an opportunity to introduce students to a different type of cuisine—it’s a pathway to understanding culture and history.
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One of the most enduring comfort foods that transcends cultures, pasta offers your cafeteria an exciting opportunity for all kinds of creativity that will appeal to even the kids who are more reluctant to try new things. Use it as a base for all kinds of nutritious meals from a wide variety of cuisines that meet a range of dietary needs.
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When we think of breakfast, we immediately look to our go-to staples: milk, orange juice, cereal, toast, eggs, waffles, sausage and bacon. However, more and more K-12 schools are beginning to embrace a worldly approach to their breakfast offerings, introducing students to a variety of international cuisines. And that’s also important.
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Explore the vibrant world of leafy greens, from the nutrient-packed goodness of spinach to the earthy richness of chard and the variety found in every leaf in between.
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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.
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Breakfast-for-lunch can be a great way to shake things up on your menus. Here we share an abundance of menu suggestions, as well as ideas for activities and promotions to dial up the fun, deliver the unexpected and break up routines.
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Discover the signature dishes of Hawaiian cuisine and the influences that led to their rise, from tropical fruits and uber-fresh fish to the many uses of SPAM and diverse cuisine mash ups.
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Smart Snacks items sold a la carte can be an easy, accessible entry point for implementing or expanding a scratch-prep meal program. While scratch cooking is often recognized as the…
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