The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 27– Chela Cooper
In this episode of The Mix-Up, Chef Patrick Garmong chats with Chef Chela Cooper, the Regional Culinary Implementation Specialist for the USDA’s FNS MARO Region at the Culinary Institute of Child Nutrition. Chef Chela shares her journey from growing up in a food-focused family in Kansas City to her groundbreaking role in child nutrition. The discussion delves into her passion for culinary education, her unique position at the Institute, and her efforts to enhance school nutrition programs. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about the power of food to nourish and educate!
#CulinaryJourney #SchoolMeals #ChefChelaCooper #TheMixUpPodcast
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The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 26– Kevin Jenkins
We are honored to have chef Kevin Jenkins, Executive Chef at Garland ISD in Texas, on our latest episode of “The Mix Up”! Dive into an engaging conversation where Chef Kevin shares his culinary journey, innovative school meal programs.
👉 Don’t miss out on Chef Kevin’s insights and passion for creating nutritious and delicious meals for students. Tune in now and be inspired by his dedication to making a difference in the community!
#CulinaryJourney #SchoolMeals #ChefKevinJenkins #TheMixUpPodcast
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The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 25 – Nicholas Vedia
We are thrilled to have Nick Vedia, the District Sous Chef of Virginia Beach City Public Schools, on our latest episode of “The Mix Up”! Dive into an engaging conversation where Chef Nick shares his culinary journey, innovative school meal programs, and the vibrant food culture of Virginia Beach. 🍽️🌊
👉 Don’t miss out on Chef Nick’s insights and passion for creating nutritious and delicious meals for students. Tune in now and be inspired by his dedication to making a difference in the community!
#CulinaryJourney #SchoolMeals #ChefNickVedia #TheMixUpPodcast
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The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 24 – Patrick Kenneally
In this episode of The Mix Up, Patrick Garmong talks with Patrick Kenneally, who moved from hospitality to significantly influence school nutrition as the
Capital Region BOCES Shared Foodservice Management, School Lunch Director, in New York State. They discuss overcoming the complexities of district-wide food service management, the shift towards local, scratch-made meals, and the critical roles of staff training and grant utilization. Kenneally’s move to the Chef Ann Foundation highlights the vast potential in school nutrition for career advancement. This conversation is essential for those interested in the evolution of school nutrition and the impact of collaborative efforts.
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The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 23 – Jason Tepper
Join The MixUp as we sit down with Jason Tepper. Tune in for an inspiring journey of taste and knowledge, serving up an episode that’s too flavorful to miss.
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The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 22 – Eric Span
Join The MixUp as we sit down with Eric Span, the visionary Director of Nutrition Services at Sweetwater Union High in San Diego! Discover Eric’s unique blend of hospitality and nutrition experience that transforms school meals into sustainable, nutritious, and educational delights for students. Tune in for an inspiring journey of taste and knowledge, serving up an episode that’s too flavorful to miss.
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ICN 30th Anniversary Celebration
In conjunction with our 2019 National Advisory Council Meeting (NAC), ICN hosted a 30th Anniversary Celebration to reflect on the accomplishments of the Institute, and look forward to our continuing mission of serving child nutrition professionals. We were honored to welcome dignitaries from the University of Mississippi, University of Southern Mississippi, United States Department of Agriculture/Food and Nutrition Services (USDA/FNS), School Nutrition Association (SNA), and all members of the Institute’s NAC. ICN’s leadership and staff are excited about the future initiatives and projects that will maintain our vital support for child nutrition professionals across the country.
Team Nutrition’s USDA Standardized Recipes have moved to the Institute of Child Nutrition’s Child Nutrition Recipe Box!
The Child Nutrition Recipe Box provides Child Nutrition Program operators with recipes to prepare healthy and delicious meals that meet meal pattern requirements. These recipes are standardized to provide [Read More]
S.T.A.R. Spotlight
This quarter the S.T.A.R. Spotlight is shining on Deb Potter with Prairie Hills USD 113 in Sabetha, Kansas. Brook Brubeck, Prairie Hills USD Food Service Director, shared that [Read More]
Online Courses Update
Courses Available Current Users Course Enrollments Courses Completions After two full years of providing free, self-paced online courses via [Read More]
Free Webinars
Take advantage of the FREE webinars available from ICN and USDA! The monthly S.T.A.R. Webinar Series is offered the last Thursday of each month. CACFP Halftime: Thirty on Thursday [Read More]
Face-to-Face Training Update
Summer 2019 brought a record setting number of face-to-face trainings for the ICN Training Team! By the end of August, we surpassed the total number of trainings conducted in [Read More]
eSTAR
USDA’s Team Nutrition E-STAR Program is an enhanced version of the ICN STAR (School Nutrition Strategies, Training, Action Plans, and Resources) training program that focuses on school meal quality. [Read More]