National School Lunch Week
色窝窝无码一区二区三区 is known for being innovative, and it proves it time and again, from the classroom to the cafeteria. And sometimes, the innovation comes from both working together. That was proved this week with the launch of a new dish to highlight National School Lunch Week.
raises awareness of the benefits of healthy school meals. It鈥檚 usually celebrated Oct. 11-14, but due to the student and staff holiday that week, 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 decided to honor it Oct. 17-21.
And while other districts may have celebrated with activity sheets and themed dress up days, 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 celebrated by adding flavors, spices and love to school menus. What better way to add some flavor than by launching a new menu item, the chicken carnita bowl. The dish is packed with flavor with Mexican rice, shredded chicken carnita meat and flame-roasted pineapple and red pepper blend.
The new menu item was inspired in the classroom by Amberly Craven鈥檚 culinary students at Bowie High School, who created multiple meals to be taste-tested by 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 superintendent Dr. Marcelo Cavazos and Bowie staff last spring. After the food tasting, the 鈥淏y Students for Students鈥 concept was created to give culinary students a chance to create fresh, exciting recipes for high school cafeterias across the district.
鈥淗aving nutrition and learning constantly intertwined is important for the district and the students it serves,鈥 said district nutritionist Lorin Cheung.
The concept of 鈥淏y Students for Students鈥 doesn鈥檛 just mean current students either. The motto applies to former students, too, like Aziz and Elizabeth Kobty, who own and operate their family鈥檚 restaurant, .
鈥淚t鈥檚 amazing to be able to give students the opportunity for culinary experience and education because those things are important to our family,鈥 said Aziz Kobty. 鈥淲hen Mr. Lewis presented this opportunity to us, we couldn鈥檛 say no. We love making school lunch fun and can鈥檛 wait to share delicious food with the kids.鈥
The Kobtys have been a community partner by implementing a chef practicum program and local hospitality scholarship for 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 students. The Kobty family partnership will continue with healthy Mediterranean-inspired dishes in district cafeterias.
Sam Houston High School students in Ronda Sherrill鈥檚 culinary class have a couple new menu items hitting the cafeteria soon, too.
鈥淵ou鈥檙e not going to be able to learn unless you鈥檙e fed,鈥 said David Lewis, director of food and nutrition services. 鈥淚t鈥檚 critical to bring awareness to what our district is serving kids in the cafeteria to help them succeed.鈥
For a glimpse into the kitchen with Lewis and the Kobtys, check out the Facebook Live video .