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Posted on September 26, 2022
Sweet Potatoes are our Harvest of the Month feature, and Whitsons’ Chef Sandmann is serving up a Loaded Sweet Potato Rice Bowl filled with nutritional goodness! Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin A, C, B6, potassium and fiber. They…
Posted on September 12, 2022
When it comes to hydration, there are many ways to quench your thirst. Though it seems easy enough to keep up with your water intake, most people are dehydrated and don’t even know it. Here are three easy ways to quench your thirst and give your…
Posted on September 7, 2022
How We Got Here As the summer of 2022 approached, the City of Philadelphia Department of Parks & Recreation and School District of Philadelphia were faced with a serious dilemma. Under short notice, their previous meal vendor was unable to…
Posted on August 17, 2022
With the upcoming school year quickly approaching, we wanted to share a few things that families should be aware of when it comes to the school lunches provided for the year. Many families and students have a lot of questions during this time. Are…
Posted on August 15, 2022
Another fun vegetable to work into those summer salads and sides is the zucchini. They even work great as pasta replacements (zoodles anyone?)! Low in calories and rich in nutrients, zucchini is a versatile vegetable that is good for the heart and…
Posted on July 18, 2022
These “mini green cabbages” often get a bad rap, but it’s actually not their taste, but the preparation that’s the problem! When made correctly, these vitamin-packed veggies have a delicious nutty flavor that many love. Part of the cruciferous…
Posted on June 27, 2022
Watch Chef Sandmann of Shelton Public Schools prepare some delicious Buffalo Cauliflower for this Harvest of the Month feature. Cauliflower is a cool cruciferous veggie that is high in nutrients while low in calories, making it a favorite…
Posted on June 20, 2022
One of the questions I’m asked the most as a culinary specialist focused on plant-based menu development is: “How can we create menus that have a positive impact on society and the planet AND meet student demand?” The answer is actually pretty…
Posted on June 13, 2022
You may know vitamin D as the sunshine vitamin because our bodies can absorb it from the sun’s UVB rays, but that’s only half of the story. Vitamin D is important because it works with calcium and is necessary for strong, healthy bones. Without…
Posted on May 24, 2022
The federal government funding that started during the pandemic for free school meals in public schools will be ending on June 30, 2022. This means that an estimated 10 million children will lose access to free school meals, affecting families that…