Local Produce Continues to Appear on Menus This Fall
Welcome back to a very different opening of our school year. As we move forward feeding the kids, we see local purchases continuing to rise. Some of this is driven by the increased availability of local products, and mushrooms are one of those items.
Mushrooms in Schools (and Beyond!) Resource Round-Up
Mushrooms in Schools is always working to make your job easier by providing practical training and resources for cooking, teaching, and promoting mushrooms in school meals and beyond.
Watch Mushrooms in Schools on First Taste TV
With this year’s trade show season curtailed due to the pandemic, the school foodservice industry is finding new ways to learn and connect – and we’re excited to announce how Mushrooms in Schools is part of the movement!
How to Bring Food Literacy to Your School or Childcare Center
Nutrition is not new to school curricula, but the introduction of food literacy education could expand students’ understanding of what it means to eat well.
Fresh Mushrooms: Prep Tips and Tricks
We’re offering some tips and tricks for speeding up production of your mushroom recipes, because who doesn’t love saving a little bit of time?
Sourcing, Selecting, Cleaning, and Storing Mushrooms for School Meals
Mushrooms are a great option for school meals due to their flavor, versatility, nutritional and environmental benefits. They can also be easy to source and store!
Coppell ISD Finds School Meal Success with Build Your Own Ramen Bars!
Our featured success story this month comes from Coppell ISD in Texas, where they’ve found success launching a new concept for the district: a Ramen Noodle Bar!
Join the #Blenditarian Movement
Are you looking for ways to do better for your students? If so, join the blenditarian movement! What’s a blenditarian? Anyone who wants to “do better” – starting by blending […]
Excite Students with a Blended Burger Bash
Winter semester often feels like it goes on forever. Creating small celebrations with food can help motivate excitement and participation with students through the long winter months. Burger Bars can […]
