Barilla Plus Rotini with Meatballs or Marinara
Fresh Garlic Bread
Zucchini Sticks
Strawberry/Yogurt Smoothie
The rotini is a white flour pasta with some protein by Barilla Plus. The ingredients are: Semolina, Grain and Legume Flour, Blend (Lentils, Chickpeas, Egg Whites, Spelt, Barley, Flaxseed, Oat Fiber, Oats), Durum Flour, Niacin, Iron (Ferrous Sulfate), Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid.
Meatballs are ground chuck.
The sauce is a Red Pack vitamin enhanced tomato sauce. The sodium at 140mg is much lower than we previously used. Here are the ingredients: Tomato Concentrate (Water, Tomato Paste), Sugar, Soybean Oil, Potassium Chloride, Onion Powder, Salt, Citric Acid, Spice, Garlic Powder, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Black Pepper, Vitamin E (DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate), Natural Flavor, Vitamin A (Retinol Palmitate).
The zucchini is fresh.
The smoothie will be made with either plain yogurt to which we add honey or vanilla yogurt (no honey) if we can't get plain plus 1% milk and frozen strawberries.
Sea Cliff Nutrition Committee. The Apple People
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Monday, December 13, 2010
What's for Lunch - Tues. 12/14
Open-Faced Fresh Turkey Breast Sandwich w/Gravy
Whole Wheat Hero Roll
Sauteed Broccoli
Apple Crisp
The turkey is unprocessed govt turkey. We make our own gravy (remember last year's MSG-laden variety?)
The broccoli is fresh. Remember last year - broccoli was a rare event and when served was a frozen variety from China. I do think we should still try to get more green vegetables and fewer potatoes on the menu.
The apple crisp is tasty - it is a dessert made from canned apples.
Whole Wheat Hero Roll
Sauteed Broccoli
Apple Crisp
The turkey is unprocessed govt turkey. We make our own gravy (remember last year's MSG-laden variety?)
The broccoli is fresh. Remember last year - broccoli was a rare event and when served was a frozen variety from China. I do think we should still try to get more green vegetables and fewer potatoes on the menu.
The apple crisp is tasty - it is a dessert made from canned apples.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
What's for Lunch - Mon., 12/13
Applegate Hot Dog on Whole Wheat Bun
Herb-Baked Potato Wedge
Cole Slaw
Pineapple Chunks
The hot dogs are from Applegate Farms. The ingredients are just: beef, water, sea salt, less than 2% of the following: celery juice, sodium lactate (from beets), lactic acid starter culture (not from milk), onion powder, spices, garlic powder, paprika. They have 6g of fat(2.5g saturated) and 380 mg of sodium. They are dairy-, casein- and gluten-free.
The potatoes arrive as plain, frozen potatoes that we season and bake. The pineapple is canned.
Herb-Baked Potato Wedge
Cole Slaw
Pineapple Chunks
The hot dogs are from Applegate Farms. The ingredients are just: beef, water, sea salt, less than 2% of the following: celery juice, sodium lactate (from beets), lactic acid starter culture (not from milk), onion powder, spices, garlic powder, paprika. They have 6g of fat(2.5g saturated) and 380 mg of sodium. They are dairy-, casein- and gluten-free.
The potatoes arrive as plain, frozen potatoes that we season and bake. The pineapple is canned.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Weekend Reading
Reading
Botox Apples were big news this week -- catch up with this AP story.
There was controversy this week over salad bars in schools.
The Wall Street Journal was interesting htis week featuring these articles:
- New Rules for Food Allergies
- Group Sports May Not Be enough Exercise for Kids
- Can Vitamin D Prevent the Flu
and....stop scrolling through this on your phone .....
- Mommy Thumb Syndrome
The Phys Ed blog at the NYT ran a post covering the latest research on whether energy drinks help athletic performance -- or not.
Listening
The Leonard Lopate show on NPR will be talking about food waste. Meanwhile, check out the winners of their holiday cookie swap.
Fun
I know shopping this time of year does not count as fun - but your kids can have fun while you do it at the Teddy Roosevelt Nature Sanctuary. Their website reads:
Sunday December 5 & 12 from 12pm-3pm: Drop & Shop!
Drop off the kids for fun nature activities, while you take care of holiday shopping! Sanctuary staff will lead your children in nature games, wildlife viewing, and holiday crafts while you take time for yourself during this busy season. Registration is required for children ages 5-12. $20 per child. Please call 516-922-3200 or email for registration.
Botox Apples were big news this week -- catch up with this AP story.
There was controversy this week over salad bars in schools.
The Wall Street Journal was interesting htis week featuring these articles:
- New Rules for Food Allergies
- Group Sports May Not Be enough Exercise for Kids
- Can Vitamin D Prevent the Flu
and....stop scrolling through this on your phone .....
- Mommy Thumb Syndrome
The Phys Ed blog at the NYT ran a post covering the latest research on whether energy drinks help athletic performance -- or not.
Listening
The Leonard Lopate show on NPR will be talking about food waste. Meanwhile, check out the winners of their holiday cookie swap.
Fun
I know shopping this time of year does not count as fun - but your kids can have fun while you do it at the Teddy Roosevelt Nature Sanctuary. Their website reads:
Sunday December 5 & 12 from 12pm-3pm: Drop & Shop!
Drop off the kids for fun nature activities, while you take care of holiday shopping! Sanctuary staff will lead your children in nature games, wildlife viewing, and holiday crafts while you take time for yourself during this busy season. Registration is required for children ages 5-12. $20 per child. Please call 516-922-3200 or email for registration.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
What's for Lunch - Fri., 12/10
Something new --
Chicken Fajita Quesadilla
Chicken Strips with Black
Beans/ Monterey Jack Cheese
Baked in a Flour Tortilla
Romaine Lettuce & Salsa
Sliced Oranges
The chicken is govt chicken that arrives plain and frozen. We marinate it in house with herbs and spices. The beans are Pride of NY canned beans with nothing added. They use Monterrey Jack Cheese, a flour tortilla, Romaine letter (more nutrition than iceberg!) and organic salsa.
Chicken Fajita Quesadilla
Chicken Strips with Black
Beans/ Monterey Jack Cheese
Baked in a Flour Tortilla
Romaine Lettuce & Salsa
Sliced Oranges
The chicken is govt chicken that arrives plain and frozen. We marinate it in house with herbs and spices. The beans are Pride of NY canned beans with nothing added. They use Monterrey Jack Cheese, a flour tortilla, Romaine letter (more nutrition than iceberg!) and organic salsa.
Plus, fresh, sliced oranges.
Let us know what your kids think! Click "comments" below to leave your thoughts.
Sara
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
What's for Lunch - Wed., 12/8
French Bread Pizza
Salad Bar
Fresh Apple
So, you can have sides from the salad bar with your pizza or get the salad bar for lunch.
For the pizza, the sauce is a Red Pack vitamin enhanced tomato sauce. The sodium at 140mg is much lower than we previously used. Here are the ingredients: Tomato Concentrate (Water, Tomato Paste), Sugar, Soybean Oil, Potassium Chloride, Onion Powder, Salt, Citric Acid, Spice, Garlic Powder, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Black Pepper, Vitamin E (DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate), Natural Flavor, Vitamin A (Retinol Palmitate). The cheese is a USDA commodity part skim mozzarella. Ingredients are cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes. The sodium is 240mg/oz - I think we use 2 ounces.
The bar will have two kinds of cheese, chic peas, romaine lettuce, and raw vegetables among other things - including croutons. At Sea Cliff at least, the salad is put together by the cafeteria workers to order for the kids. The dressings are Balsamic Vinegar, Ranch and Caesar. Click each one to be linked back to ingredient lists. Read about Balsamic Vinegar here: filtered water, organic soybean oil, organic balsamic vinegar, organic sugar, salt, organic white vinegar, organic minced garlic, organic garlic powder, organic onion powder, organic black pepper, organic red bell pepper granules, xantham gum.
Can't beat a fresh apple.
Salad Bar
Fresh Apple
So, you can have sides from the salad bar with your pizza or get the salad bar for lunch.
For the pizza, the sauce is a Red Pack vitamin enhanced tomato sauce. The sodium at 140mg is much lower than we previously used. Here are the ingredients: Tomato Concentrate (Water, Tomato Paste), Sugar, Soybean Oil, Potassium Chloride, Onion Powder, Salt, Citric Acid, Spice, Garlic Powder, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Black Pepper, Vitamin E (DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate), Natural Flavor, Vitamin A (Retinol Palmitate). The cheese is a USDA commodity part skim mozzarella. Ingredients are cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes. The sodium is 240mg/oz - I think we use 2 ounces.
The bar will have two kinds of cheese, chic peas, romaine lettuce, and raw vegetables among other things - including croutons. At Sea Cliff at least, the salad is put together by the cafeteria workers to order for the kids. The dressings are Balsamic Vinegar, Ranch and Caesar. Click each one to be linked back to ingredient lists. Read about Balsamic Vinegar here: filtered water, organic soybean oil, organic balsamic vinegar, organic sugar, salt, organic white vinegar, organic minced garlic, organic garlic powder, organic onion powder, organic black pepper, organic red bell pepper granules, xantham gum.
Can't beat a fresh apple.
Monday, December 6, 2010
What's for Lunch - Tues. 12/7
Lunch will consist of:
All beef burger, cheeseburger or veggie burger
Shoestring "fries"
Strawberry yogurt smoothie
The burgers are made from 100% ground chuck - except the veggie burger which is Dr. Praeger's. The are served on whole wheat HFCS-free buns.
The "Fries" are actually baked.
The smoothie will be made with either plain yogurt to which we add honey or vanilla yogurt (no honey) if we can't get plain plus 1% milk and frozen strawberries.
Sara
All beef burger, cheeseburger or veggie burger
Shoestring "fries"
Strawberry yogurt smoothie
The burgers are made from 100% ground chuck - except the veggie burger which is Dr. Praeger's. The are served on whole wheat HFCS-free buns.
The "Fries" are actually baked.
The smoothie will be made with either plain yogurt to which we add honey or vanilla yogurt (no honey) if we can't get plain plus 1% milk and frozen strawberries.
Sara
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