September 2021 Mealtime Memo 
September showcases new beginnings with signs of changing seasons all around. Leaves start to change color and shorter daylight hours are noticeable. Let’s use this new fall season to build on healthy habits.
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July 2021 Mealtime Memo
Spring, summer, and fall are all harvest seasons. July offers an extraordinary abundance and assortment from our gardens and local growers. We can use July’s harvest in delicious and healthy recipes that everyone enjoys. Highlighted in this month’s Mealtime [Read More]
Join Chef Patrick Garmong and Chef Devinder Kumar of Wonderful College Prep Academy. Chef Devinder shares how he and his team move forward to bridge the food insecurity gap while serving nutritious and delicious global cuisine. In addition, Chef Devinder sheds light on his journey to the child nutrition world and the impact [Read More]
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In this episode of The Mixup, Chef Brandon Durio of Cherry Creek School District shares his experience being welcomed into school nutrition by a forward-thinking program director who saw the benefits of hiring an executive chef. In Chef Brandon’s 8 years in the district he has provided culinary training, introduced new menu items, built [Read More]
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June 2021 Mealtime Memo
Yes, June is here! We are in our early summer stride. Now is the perfect time to have your children catch the spark of fantastic summer times. It truly is a wonderful opportunity to [Read More]
May 2021 Mealtime Memo
This month, encourage children to try new things! Show children that trying new foods doesn’t have to be scary—it can be fun! Tap into their sense of curiosity and adventure and inspire them to expand their palates.
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Join Chef Patrick and Chef Dan Giusti as they discuss Dan’s pathway from restaurant chef to the Child Nutrition field. Hear how Dan has helped reshape Child Nutrition kitchens from a heat-and-serve production model to a more scratch-based approach to preparing delicious food for students.
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April 2021 Mealtime Memo
Growing an Array of Colors
April is here! The wide open outside air is calling us. This month, we can use that outside invitation to think about gardening. Whether you are a master level gardener or a first season beginner, give it a try. Consider including your children [Read More]
March 2021 Mealtime Memo
Nature puts on a show each spring. Everything will be turning green soon. This is the perfect time to discover new foods and notice how the Earth supports new growth. Let’s dive into food creativity for ourselves and the children we serve. March can be the month [Read More]
Chef Patrick chats with Aaron Smith, Director of the Seattle Public School District. Join them as Aaron discusses how Seattle Public Schools has been serving students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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