School Nutrition and COVID-19 In The News
In a time of mass job layoffs, furloughs, and in some areas food shortages due to panic purchasing, the role of the school nutrition professional is more important than ever to school-aged children in need. With currently more than twenty [Read More]
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 [Read More]
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 [Read More]
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 [Read More]
January 2024 – Identifying Whole Grain-Rich Foods
Your Content Goes Here Whole grains are an essential part of a healthy diet, which is why the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) meal pattern requires that at least one serving of grains [Read More]
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. Music: Dirty Gertie by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com [Read More]
December 2023 – Celebrating With Creditable Grains
Your Content Goes Here December is a month full of holiday celebrations, such as Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and more. It is also a great time to model healthy habits by showing different ways to celebrate. [Read More]
November 2023 – Fundamentals of Measuring: Weight and Volume
Your Content Goes Here Which weighs more: a pound of lettuce or a pound of carrots? It’s a trick question! They weigh the same. However, if you think about how much space each would [Read More]
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, [Read More]