Mealtime Memo – March 2021
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. [Read More]
The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 08 – Aaron Smith
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.
Four Fun Facts About the Heart
The heart pumps about 2,000 gallons of blood a day (about the size of a small swimming pool). Whales have the largest heart of any mammal. An octopus has three hearts. Laughing is good [Read More]
Valentine’s Activity
Try this activity with your children. Have them say or write something that they love about their body and why that part is important to them. For example, ‘I love my legs because I can run and play’ or [Read More]
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
The newly released Dietary Guidelines for Americans has for the first time ever provided recommendations by life stages, from birth through older adulthood. We can use these guidelines as a foundation to MAKE EVERY BITE COUNT. We can view [Read More]
The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 07 – Matthew Poling
Chef Patrick chats with Matthew Poling, Executive Chef for the Greeley-Evans Weld County School District 6. Join them as Matthew discusses how his team has navigated serving meals during the COVID-19 Pandemic. They also chat about Chef Matthews's path [Read More]
Mealtime Memo – February 2021
Share the Love of Good Nutrition This month, everything is coming up hearts. Let’s extend that heartwarming notion to our kitchens, food, and the children and families we serve. You are in a unique [Read More]
Mealtime Memo – January 2021
Happy New Year: Let’s Start Fresh! The New Year is a great time to turn the page. It’s a time for fresh ideas too. Let’s start this year with enthusiasm for a new start and fresh ideas for providing [Read More]