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Posted on December 2, 2021
The pandemic affected all aspects of our lives, including what students eat at school. One report found that in the first year of the pandemic, schools served 2.2 billion fewer meals, accounting for $2.3 billion in lost federal revenue. Because of…
Posted on November 29, 2021
Whitsons' Chef Paul Miola shares his Harvest of the Month recipe, Bombay Chickpea Salad. Delish!! Chickpeas are a wonderfully diverse legume, full of protein power and fiber. Chickpeas, or garbanzo beans as they are also known, are typically…
Posted on November 18, 2021
During this season of Thanksgiving, we wish to share our deepest gratitude for our customers, colleagues & friends. Thank you for your role in the community you serve; together, we are helping to make a difference in the lives we touch. Wishing…
Posted on November 10, 2021
Districts realize that school nutrition programs are complex, but that complexity has compounded throughout 2020 and 2021. Retaining personnel resources in the kitchen is one of the most overlooked aspect of many school nutrition programs. You’ve…
Posted on November 8, 2021
Winter is a season known for many things: blizzards, snow angels, gifts, cold temperatures, hot chocolate…and colds! But no need to worry: there are several nutrients that assist your immune system in naturally fighting off foreign invaders, and…
Posted on October 25, 2021
Whitsons' Chef Sandmann takes us on a culinary adventure with this month's Harvest of the Month, featuring a Baked Apple French Toast. Did you know that October is National Apple Month? With over 100 varieties of apples in the U.S. alone, it’s no…
Posted on October 11, 2021
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, especially since it provides the fuel you need to begin your day energized. Studies have shown an increase in both attention skills and knowledge retention when you begin your day with a balanced,…
Posted on September 27, 2021
Whitsons’ Chef Sandmann dishes up a Loaded Sweet Potato Rice Bowl for our September Harvest of the Month: Sweet Potatoes. Not only are sweet potatoes delicious, but they are super nutritious. These colorfully orange veggies are high in…
Posted on September 13, 2021
After a nice, restful summer, it’s time to get back into the swing of school for another year. Keeping your (and your child’s) energy level up during throughout the day can be a challenge, especially when you are adjusting back to a full schedule.…
Posted on August 10, 2021
The USDA recently extended waivers, including the option for schools to offer free meals to all students through the 2021-22 school year. While this has many districts excited about the expanded access to meals, it also brings a variety of new…