tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62998080958507065962024-03-18T20:23:32.288-07:00Local Food Dude: Notes from Chef TimLocal Food Dudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04522152478309376160noreply@blogger.comBlogger232125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299808095850706596.post-36802587173134191842022-10-04T10:06:00.007-07:002022-10-04T10:08:42.975-07:00October is National Farm to School month<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitUbc9ww0ybCzDsgIYeLcXNKVK9YVoa6KgRmak9uq5EZoS_-EMMWB8Cn7kJ3BXfwuCLmGCeRhZFGsPs21PHKTS4RiU49FTpumNGDsIOub1SwwvbKDdssN9BHFcoFO0zpUSTBszesFoxyMUm52IregIeAx1YjFXbUwt9aibknwDC6fkyEnTOfwnu2Oc/s244/58D0C75C-AE8D-48F9-BE3E-90A0228D903E.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="206" data-original-width="244" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitUbc9ww0ybCzDsgIYeLcXNKVK9YVoa6KgRmak9uq5EZoS_-EMMWB8Cn7kJ3BXfwuCLmGCeRhZFGsPs21PHKTS4RiU49FTpumNGDsIOub1SwwvbKDdssN9BHFcoFO0zpUSTBszesFoxyMUm52IregIeAx1YjFXbUwt9aibknwDC6fkyEnTOfwnu2Oc/s1600/58D0C75C-AE8D-48F9-BE3E-90A0228D903E.png" width="244" /></a></div><br />October is <a href="http://www.farmtoschool.org/our-work/farm-to-school-month">National Farm to School Month</a>, a time to celebrate the connections happening all over the country between children and local food! Throughout October, follow the National Farm to School Network on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/National-Farm-to-School-Network-203705623006172/timeline/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/FarmtoSchool">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/farmtoschool/">Instagram</a> to see how communities are celebrating; include the hashtags <b>#farmtoschool</b> and <b>#F2SMonth</b> in your social media messages; and, visit <a href="http://farmtoschool.org/">farmtoschool.org</a> to read great stories about farm to school’s impacts and successes and how the movement is working to connect millions of kids to healthy, local foods. <p></p><p>Whether you are a food service professional, farmer, teacher or food-loving family, there are plenty of ways to celebrate National Farm to School Month! Visit <a href="http://farmtoschool.org/">farmtoschool.org</a> to learn more. #FarmtoSchool</p>Local Food Dudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04522152478309376160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299808095850706596.post-12481538297864337402022-09-30T11:44:00.001-07:002022-09-30T11:44:23.723-07:00The White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition & Health-Converge<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjikggYG3LRRMYSQ7IZc2IXO4U7wavavJIqELaxkUJJsVcblMY1VHXLVPVE3hB0uAGgZkAZL_c_a0eKCUvpb2uSrQnu0BjwrW4H1cwCZrd0gqxFvZIme4e0QGVUfU1ULFyU3jrinMgTaJIyv_FGOXBGLCb-RPzZGa4giUMSC_cq9kAs8szIq1aXZHP4qA/s960/6B529E2A-57AE-4463-8FB5-A43782D0F802.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="620" data-original-width="960" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjikggYG3LRRMYSQ7IZc2IXO4U7wavavJIqELaxkUJJsVcblMY1VHXLVPVE3hB0uAGgZkAZL_c_a0eKCUvpb2uSrQnu0BjwrW4H1cwCZrd0gqxFvZIme4e0QGVUfU1ULFyU3jrinMgTaJIyv_FGOXBGLCb-RPzZGa4giUMSC_cq9kAs8szIq1aXZHP4qA/s320/6B529E2A-57AE-4463-8FB5-A43782D0F802.jpeg" width="320" /></a></p><br />Last week I was honored to receive an invite to be a guest at The White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition & Health on Wednesday September 28th. I was honored for so many reasons, as a dad, chef, no kid hungry advocate and child nutrition advocate I knew this would be the day to start to change the way the country looks at food in a new way. And man was I right! The President of the United States, national leaders, change-makers, visionaries, hunger champions, moms, dads, students, teachers, chefs and so many others all gathered to listen, react, network and accept the charge to make the world a better place. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6QrZiMPm8X1tFXEnNejFfLX5J3tKphCgHXoSPPPl7P42PEXO3iTPt5hFR1jNKGF8ur7cRPy4Yz9h9pD98rgXveKOFPYo7aYD8D9GcXswZqupxq58tmV2rSXYYIrkrKd4n3uD1a7vOpGhrUnFMc70aIBUfMaMpO2c1azzyN6DZsqVPbhn8_PeBdBW1XQ/s4032/D1E10717-3C85-4B0D-9C81-A912C7141033.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6QrZiMPm8X1tFXEnNejFfLX5J3tKphCgHXoSPPPl7P42PEXO3iTPt5hFR1jNKGF8ur7cRPy4Yz9h9pD98rgXveKOFPYo7aYD8D9GcXswZqupxq58tmV2rSXYYIrkrKd4n3uD1a7vOpGhrUnFMc70aIBUfMaMpO2c1azzyN6DZsqVPbhn8_PeBdBW1XQ/s320/D1E10717-3C85-4B0D-9C81-A912C7141033.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6WhALa_0Drohc8Nuh5p4JtU6QhrziQAyPmmpXx1DRpXF6hNNHcz9IFTsosh0VgBZXRZOOrAjiTcxKJ6sW2PJAvn-r0fioypXo55-hmgBtvgyyHI3XHFdwz955GYQukTXrfDVA1yvq4Yd22-J-TGyhy-bNnle_MDfWeg7d0nj3Jmoj8X8k8xokhKhsnA/s4032/E054C88C-7A00-4436-ACD1-83BDE7B966A5.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6WhALa_0Drohc8Nuh5p4JtU6QhrziQAyPmmpXx1DRpXF6hNNHcz9IFTsosh0VgBZXRZOOrAjiTcxKJ6sW2PJAvn-r0fioypXo55-hmgBtvgyyHI3XHFdwz955GYQukTXrfDVA1yvq4Yd22-J-TGyhy-bNnle_MDfWeg7d0nj3Jmoj8X8k8xokhKhsnA/s320/E054C88C-7A00-4436-ACD1-83BDE7B966A5.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); caret-color: rgb(69, 81, 84); color: #455154; font-family: HelveticaNeue; font-size: 16px; position: static;"><br /></div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); caret-color: rgb(69, 81, 84); color: #455154; font-family: HelveticaNeue; font-size: 16px; position: static;">Food is fuel, providing us all with what we need to be the best we can every day. Free meals for all school children is something I firmly believe will make the biggest difference, couple that with nutrition education and we now have the ability to engage a captive audience of nearly 50 million kids and their families! This is huge, almost 1/6 of the US population is school children, includes their families and we are now talking about a good portion of the population to educate, feed, learn from about Hunger, Nutrition & Health.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLUfCDO4q2ieoeFOLeWA-aWw1UKhrix5E7ifgy6_5SRSMz-h_cxjwj91X3jfZMU66tExtf5SZNupax0MaPjr5lqdyiGClJIm1jqwCcMnO9c4W83HY7ZrOalcsBH6z95ePSk_vieh5H4_5yQjTl-B8GQUuBGEK-PE2YDQ-kAJ1r2OZBUKqsYloycYFIvA/s4032/3F8744B1-FDAD-4C68-8C10-D2371E9EA6F5.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLUfCDO4q2ieoeFOLeWA-aWw1UKhrix5E7ifgy6_5SRSMz-h_cxjwj91X3jfZMU66tExtf5SZNupax0MaPjr5lqdyiGClJIm1jqwCcMnO9c4W83HY7ZrOalcsBH6z95ePSk_vieh5H4_5yQjTl-B8GQUuBGEK-PE2YDQ-kAJ1r2OZBUKqsYloycYFIvA/s320/3F8744B1-FDAD-4C68-8C10-D2371E9EA6F5.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); caret-color: rgb(69, 81, 84); color: #455154; font-family: HelveticaNeue; font-size: 16px; position: static;"><br /></div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); caret-color: rgb(69, 81, 84); color: #455154; font-family: HelveticaNeue; font-size: 16px; position: static;">But wait, there more! Not only is this about free meals for all, but reducing dietary related diseases, combating food insecurity, helping people access healthy foods, encouraging and helping participation in physical activities, creating a national prescription program to cover healthy foods and increase funding for seniors.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUOYEKUpY03LKBqdHQXlM73LEok0euZ69coLqyhKvke-wJ-cY70eu_P2hBKyL9NMHQ6Sx3XSA7LcpHIgLcDADl6FbO050Sw4AQa80gQyxR1wOz8W6IpEGA-LZuxVxKX2ELaIT5MCcqm6TFaF_OEy45PrO5Km-fEQfZ5Ll5hcnhMVaK1hBXLr6nbyUJnw/s4032/ACB0EC5D-52CB-4AE6-94D2-93BECB75C43A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUOYEKUpY03LKBqdHQXlM73LEok0euZ69coLqyhKvke-wJ-cY70eu_P2hBKyL9NMHQ6Sx3XSA7LcpHIgLcDADl6FbO050Sw4AQa80gQyxR1wOz8W6IpEGA-LZuxVxKX2ELaIT5MCcqm6TFaF_OEy45PrO5Km-fEQfZ5Ll5hcnhMVaK1hBXLr6nbyUJnw/s320/ACB0EC5D-52CB-4AE6-94D2-93BECB75C43A.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); caret-color: rgb(69, 81, 84); color: #455154; font-family: HelveticaNeue; font-size: 16px; position: static;"><br /></div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); caret-color: rgb(69, 81, 84); color: #455154; font-family: HelveticaNeue; font-size: 16px; position: static;"><div style="position: static;">Here is the National Strategy: </div><div style="position: static;">Pillar 1—Improve Food Access and Affordability: </div><div style="position: static;"><br /></div><div style="position: static;">End hunger by making it easier for everyone—including individuals in urban, suburban, rural, and Tribal communities, and territories—to access and afford food.</div><div style="position: static;"><br /></div><div style="position: static;">Pillar 2—Integrate Nutrition and Health: </div><div style="position: static;"><br /></div><div style="position: static;">Prioritize the role of nutrition and food security in overall health—including disease prevention and management—and ensure that our health care system addresses the nutrition needs of all people.</div><div style="position: static;"><br /></div><div style="position: static;">Pillar 3—Empower All Consumers to Make and Have Access to Healthy Choices:</div><div style="position: static;"><br /></div><div style="position: static;">Foster environments that enable all people to easily make informed, healthy choices, increase access to healthy food, encourage healthy workplace and school policies, and invest in public education campaigns that are culturally appropriate and resonate with specific communities.</div><div style="position: static;"><br /></div><div style="position: static;">Pillar 4—Support Physical Activity for All:</div><div style="position: static;"><br /></div><div style="position: static;">Make it easier for people to be more physically active—in part by ensuring that everyone has access to safe places to be active—increase awareness of the benefits of physical activity, and conduct research on and measure physical activity.</div><div style="position: static;"><br /></div><div style="position: static;">Pillar 5—Enhance Nutrition and Food Security Research:</div><div style="position: static;"><br /></div><div style="position: static;">Improve nutrition metrics, data collection, and research to inform nutrition and food security policy, particularly on issues of equity, access, and disparities. </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVi4siMkeL4qH7nY6jPm7UqBqhWqV69N4xjD2yE2giftZL1gzOiQwJwseBiphVrnNOs4Ca4AbbCXGGloqA1-v2JqNMELFssg4-dFqfYAPwFL5JwjZwB6YQkZldrMZnjVozGzRt0mvN1J4-3BN4ixCbFx41x_x-ewfg6K0d_zuLk26Q3QPDqb32gvjcZw/s798/AD1FDDB7-C39F-44CB-A07D-39BF7763F413.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="411" data-original-width="798" height="165" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVi4siMkeL4qH7nY6jPm7UqBqhWqV69N4xjD2yE2giftZL1gzOiQwJwseBiphVrnNOs4Ca4AbbCXGGloqA1-v2JqNMELFssg4-dFqfYAPwFL5JwjZwB6YQkZldrMZnjVozGzRt0mvN1J4-3BN4ixCbFx41x_x-ewfg6K0d_zuLk26Q3QPDqb32gvjcZw/s320/AD1FDDB7-C39F-44CB-A07D-39BF7763F413.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); caret-color: rgb(69, 81, 84); color: #455154; font-family: HelveticaNeue; font-size: 16px; position: static;"><br /></div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); caret-color: rgb(69, 81, 84); color: #455154; font-family: HelveticaNeue; font-size: 16px; position: static;">As I sit here today at the TTI Success Insights Converge Conference in Phoenix we are discussing how to build deeper and more collaborative relationships with everyone. Our company, Cipriano Training & Development, has the ability to invest in the creation of resources, support and share expertise to help deliver transformative experiences to the food community. Let’s build better, stronger teams so as we start challenging and changing the world we are equipped and set up for success. </div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); caret-color: rgb(69, 81, 84); color: #455154; font-family: HelveticaNeue; font-size: 16px; position: static;"><br /></div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); caret-color: rgb(69, 81, 84); color: #455154; font-family: HelveticaNeue; font-size: 16px; position: static;">When I was a working Chef I started my day with my mise en place so I was prepared. We all need to have a plan of action and together we can help teams be stronger and more successful.</div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); caret-color: rgb(69, 81, 84); color: #455154; font-family: HelveticaNeue; font-size: 16px; position: static;"><br /></div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); caret-color: rgb(69, 81, 84); color: #455154; font-family: HelveticaNeue; font-size: 16px; position: static;">Let’s appreciate the greatness of everyone; respect for others by listening to, admiring, and acknowledging each other’s opinions, their feelings, their time, and their personal space, Respect is something that’s earned - you have to give it to get it. (*Credit: TTI Success Insights). </div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); caret-color: rgb(69, 81, 84); color: #455154; font-family: HelveticaNeue; font-size: 16px; position: static;"><br /></div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); caret-color: rgb(69, 81, 84); color: #455154; font-family: HelveticaNeue; font-size: 16px; position: static;">Let’s change the world the right way!</div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); caret-color: rgb(69, 81, 84); color: #455154; font-family: HelveticaNeue; font-size: 16px; position: static;"><br /></div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); caret-color: rgb(69, 81, 84); color: #455154; font-family: HelveticaNeue; font-size: 16px; position: static;">Contact me Chef Tim on how to collaborate and build stronger teams: <a href="mailto:tim@ciprianotraining.com">tim@ciprianotraining.com</a>.</div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); caret-color: rgb(69, 81, 84); color: #455154; font-family: HelveticaNeue; font-size: 16px; position: static;"><br /></div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); caret-color: rgb(69, 81, 84); color: #455154; font-family: HelveticaNeue; font-size: 16px; position: static;"><a href="http://www.Ciprianotraining.com">www.Ciprianotraining.com</a></div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); caret-color: rgb(69, 81, 84); color: #455154; font-family: HelveticaNeue; font-size: 16px; position: static;"><br /></div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); caret-color: rgb(69, 81, 84); color: #455154; font-family: HelveticaNeue; font-size: 16px; position: static;"><i>*TTI Success Insights is an award winning, industry-leading assessment provider based in Scottsdale, AZ that is dedicated to sparking transformative experiences through assessment solutions and research.</i></div>Local Food Dudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04522152478309376160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299808095850706596.post-34152190034899619982015-10-01T07:19:00.001-07:002015-10-01T07:19:50.164-07:00Celebrate National Farm to School Month<div class="MsoNormal">
October is <a href="http://www.farmtoschool.org/our-work/farm-to-school-month">National Farm
to School Month</a>, a time to celebrate the connections happening all over the
country between children and local food! Throughout October, follow the
National Farm to School Network on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/National-Farm-to-School-Network-203705623006172/timeline/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/FarmtoSchool">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/farmtoschool/">Instagram</a> to see how
communities are celebrating; include the hashtags <b>#farmtoschool</b> and <b>#F2SMonth</b> in
your social media messages; and, visit <a href="http://farmtoschool.org/">farmtoschool.org</a> to
read great stories about farm to school’s impacts and successes. New to farm to
school? <a href="https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1007190403541885441">Register</a> to
attend the Farm to School 101 webinar on Tuesday, October 13 from 12-12:30pm CT
for a look at how the movement is working to connect millions of kids to
healthy, local food. Whether you are a food service professional, farmer,
teacher or food-loving family, there are plenty of ways to celebrate National
Farm to School Month! Visit <a href="http://farmtoschool.org/">farmtoschool.org</a> to
learn more.</div>
Local Food Dudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04522152478309376160noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299808095850706596.post-89782431509686929282015-09-04T08:34:00.001-07:002015-09-04T08:34:56.481-07:0050 Ways to Use Hooray Purée<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fqszsIYKmc8" width="480"></iframe>Local Food Dudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04522152478309376160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299808095850706596.post-82472463274549024332015-03-27T05:00:00.002-07:002015-03-27T05:02:44.947-07:00NHPS proves the point; school meal regs work!The school meal regulations ARE achievable as shown by New Haven Public Schools and the Rudd Center.<br />
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Healthy Kids First is the tag line for NHPS and it is as accurate as can be. New Haven pulled out the stops for New Haven Public School students and it shows!<br />
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Over the course of two school years, spring of 2012 to spring of 2014the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at UCONN and the Yale University School of Public Health tracked students at 12 New Haven middle schools to see if plate waste of fruits, vegetables and milk had increased. What you will see in the study, plate waste didn't increase but consumption of fruit, vegetables and milk did increase!<br />
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Granted, NHPS, was well ahead of the curve. In 2008 anticipating the federal standards would be tightened up grains were replaced with whole grains, and smart menu changes were in the works. Vegetables were blended into marinara sauce, mac and cheese incorporated vegetable purees to not only bump up the nutritional content but to start developing palates. The pizza went to a whole grain crust with a label with less ingredients. Slowly over the course of a few years the menus were completely revamped and the acceptability factor was acheived. Salad bars were added to all schools thanks to partnerships with United Fresh Produce Association, the Whole Kids Foundation, the Chef Ann Foundation and Let's Move Salad Bars to Schools. Chefs Move to Schools was added to the schools in the fall of 2010 and school gardens were now part of the design for all new schools. Teaching and showing students where their food comes from is the step in the right direction. Students who worked in the school gardens became excited about eating vegetables, so much so, that when beets and red onions were removed from salad bars the students protested the decision and the salad bars offerrings were revised to be what vegetables the students wanted, thus increasing acceptability and consumption.<br />
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Kudos to the team at New Haven Public Schools for making the right changes at the right time for the wellbeing of the students.<br />
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This study shows that children will eat great food in school.<br />
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The link to the article referencing the study is here: http://www.nhregister.com//opinion/20150325/forum-healthful-school-meals-are-working.Local Food Dudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04522152478309376160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299808095850706596.post-2305408513061675002015-03-14T14:52:00.001-07:002015-03-14T15:26:46.749-07:00Shaving O' the Beard for the kids!I decided this fall to grow my beard just to shave it off March 21st to raise money for the St. Baldrick's Foundation. Perhaps I do look like a leprechaun, let's hope the Luck O' the Irish helps me make a difference!<br />
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#SchoolFood has changed for the better and families are eating healthier; farmers markets and health food stores are flourishing but for whatever reason society thinks its ok to fuel kids up with sugar, sugar, sugar all the time. Every holiday now has candy associated with it, kids sports banquets end with a trophy and a bag of candy, little league baseball concessions sell crap, indoor kids soccer sells junk food, school fundraising sells junk food.<br />
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We are in the middle of a obesity epidemic in this country, yet it never ends.<br />
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4oz package of Hooray Puree butternut squash<br />
4oz package of Hooray Puree sweet potato <br />
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3 cups Barilla whole grain elbow macaroni<br />
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2 tbs flour<br />
1 cup whole milk<br />
3 cups shredded Cheddar<br />
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Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook the macaroni according to package directions. <br />
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http://hooraypuree.comLocal Food Dudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04522152478309376160noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299808095850706596.post-78692326285842998302014-03-18T15:13:00.001-07:002014-03-18T16:52:15.386-07:00Team Cipriano take on St. Baldrick's FoundationGood Day Friends,<br />
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My two oldest boys James and Michael are shaving their heads to raise money for childhood cancer research! My daughter Molly is choosing not to shave her head but she is working with the boys to advocate and help raise money.<br />
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Did you know that kids' cancers are different from adult cancers? It's true. And childhood cancer research is extremely underfunded. So they decided to do something about it by raising money for cures. Now they need your help!<br />
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James' Page: http://www.stbaldricks.org/participants/mypage/697111/2014<br />
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Building snowmen and snow-forts; throwing snowballs and
sledding...on an empty belly these fun winter activities are IMPOSSIBLE. Snow
cancellations mean hungry kids lose access to nutritious foods when they need
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building a network of 4-wheel drive food trucks to combat childhood hunger on
snow days and using the same network of trucks to feds kids on the weekends and
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Here's the deal. I'm looking for funding to purchase a
food truck outfitted with a full kitchen to feed kids summer meals, where they
live, learn and play BUT, <u>I can’t do this without financial support.</u><o:p></o:p></div>
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The federal summer meal program will cover fuel, food
& labor costs for the summer food program locations. On the weekends and in
the times when the truck is not operating during the summer food program, the
truck would be used to cater parties and be used as a food truck at fairs and
the like to raise awareness and money to continue and grow the vision. <o:p></o:p></div>
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During non-serving hours the truck will be used to
teach low income families culinary training through <a href="http://www.cookingmatters.org/%E2%80%8E"><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #0096bb; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Share Our Strength's Cooking Matters</span></a> program.<o:p></o:p></div>
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This is a vision based on the successful "Free Meals
Here" Food Truck model I created in New Haven, CT but with a full kitchen
to serve all kinds of great healthy food. The truck will specialize in locally
grown products when in season.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Feeding kids is my passion. Help me make this plan a
reality with the long term goal of creating a sustainable program to end
childhood hunger in America.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The first location to feed hungry kids lunch for free
during the summer & winter will start in Waterbury, CT. The food truck will
then roam throughout Western CT and Eastern NY State for caterings and fairs.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The truck will be lime green and orange and be very
'flashy' to attract attention and to be a roving billboard. The Tag Line is
"Be a Vocal Local, Buy Locally Grown."<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Local Media</span></b>: I have received a
considerable amount of local and national media attention as well as appearing
on Food Network's CHOPPED. <o:p></o:p></div>
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1600 'Friends" on Facebook and over 2,500 Twitter followers. I will post
regular updates with a location finder and offer compelling content, including
trivia contests with prizes of free food.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Local Offices/Word of Mouth</span></b>: We will
provide area offices with vouchers good for one free lunch to introduce them to
the food truck. In addition my network consists of hundreds of people who
appreciate good, locally-grown food and who are eager to try the new food
truck. <o:p></o:p></div>
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We anticipate start-up expenses of $120,000 (kitchen
equipment, furnishing, truck, etc.). Funding for the Free Summer Meals Program
portion will be paid through the USDA Summer Meals Program.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In year one we expect to generate over $75,000 in sales,
$100,000 in sales by the end of year two, and net profits of over 3.5% on sales
by the end of year three. First profitability will be reached by our second
year in operation.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Chef Timothy Cipriano is the Local Food Dude and Director
of Dining Services for Chartwells School Dining at Farmington Public Schools.
Chef Tim is a pioneer in setting up Farm to School and School Garden programs
in school districts throughout CT.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In November 2012 Chef Tim was a contestant on Food
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Chef did not win but made an impressive stint, getting chopped at the
conclusion of the entree round.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In March 2010, Chef Tim was one of ten chefs handpicked
by the White House to meet with Chef Sam Kass, Executive Director of First Lady
Michele Obama’s Let’s Move Campaign, and the USDA at the White House to
coordinate a program, Chefs Move to Schools.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Because of Chef Tim's dedication to feeding America's
children real food and for his part in coordinating the Chefs Move to Schools
Program, President Obama named Chef Tim a <a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/champions/chefs/timothy-cipriano">Champion of
Change</a> in April 2011.<o:p></o:p></div>
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As Chair of Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation New
Haven, Chef Tim volunteers countless hours ensuring that no kid goes hungry in
America. Share Our Strength named Chef Tim <a href="http://www.nokidhungry.org/page/conference/leadership-awards-past-winners">Advocate
of the Year</a> for his efforts.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #474646; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;"><a href="http://www.nokidhungry.org/blog/chefs-culinary-youth-advocates-billy-shore/2012/09/tims-race-and-skylers-lemonade-stand" target="_blank">http://www.nokidhungry.org/blog/chefs-culinary-youth-advocates-billy-shore/2012/09/tims-race-and-skylers-lemonade-stand</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #474646;"><a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/champions/chefs/timothy-cipriano" target="_blank">http://www.whitehouse.gov/champions/chefs/timothy-cipriano</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 18pt;">NEW HAVEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS CHEF & REIGNING SCHOOL LUNCH CHOPPED CHAMPION TO BE FEATURED ON FOOD NETWORK’S ‘CHOPPED’</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Connecticut No Kid Hungry Chef makes an appearance as a Judge on episode to Air <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://2" x-apple-data-detectors-result="2" x-apple-data-detectors="true">Tonight September 10th at 10:00 p.m.</a></span></b></div>
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<b>NEW HAVEN, CT (<a href="x-apple-data-detectors://3" x-apple-data-detectors-result="3" x-apple-data-detectors="true">SEPTEMBER 10, 2013</a>)</b> – Chef Cheryl Barbara, Chef at Nathan Hale School in New Haven, CT and Connecticut’s Favorite No Kid Hungry Chef will be featured as one of the judges in an episode to air tonight September 10, 2013 at 10:00 p.m. (EST) on the Food Network’s highly acclaimed program “Chopped.”</div>
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Chef Cheryl, who recently left her Chef position at High School in the Community to be the Chef at her daughter’s school, Nathan Hale School, won Chopped in November 2011, Season 9, Episode 13 - <i>Class Acts.</i></div>
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This year, nearly one in five kids in America will face hunger. That's more than 16 million. But, there is hope. Share our Strength is working to connect hungry kids with programs that can help them get the food they need to thrive.</div>
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I'm sharing my strengths and putting them to good use to help kids struggling with hunger, but I need your help! Consider making a donation to No Kid Hungry in my name:<a href="http://www.nokidhungry.org/donate">http://www.nokidhungry.org/donate</a></div>
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Every dollar donated can make a huge impact. Here are some examples:<span style="color: #1f497d;"></span></div>
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<i>$1 can help provide a hungry child with 10 healthy meals.</i></div>
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<i>$4 can help provide a child facing hunger with a backpack full of healthy food over a weekend when school meals are not available.</i></div>
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<i>$9 can help connect a child with healthy lunches during summer when school is out.</i></div>
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<i>$35 can help a child care center provide free afterschool snacks and suppers to at-risk children all year long.</i></div>
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<i>$65 can provide a grab-n-go breakfast cart to an elementary school so that every student starts every school day with a healthy meal.</i></div>
Local Food Dudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04522152478309376160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299808095850706596.post-48598594913733783022013-06-25T08:07:00.001-07:002013-06-25T08:07:54.627-07:00The Good Long Road: Happy Birthday, Eric Carle~We're Doing a Very Hung...<a href="http://jennifischer.blogspot.com/2013/06/happy-birthday-eric-carlewere-doing.html?spref=bl">The Good Long Road: Happy Birthday, Eric Carle~We're Doing a Very Hung...</a>: Thanks to FSPDT , Pleasantest Thing , Pennies of Time , and Rainbows Within Reach for images in collage. Summer is officially here (for...Local Food Dudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04522152478309376160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299808095850706596.post-86372088393504296372013-06-24T10:49:00.002-07:002013-06-24T10:49:27.474-07:00Summer meal sites BLITZ in CT<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">Help Us Spread the Word About FREE Summer Meals!</span></b></div>
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Join us for an energizing day to kick-off the summer fun on:</div>
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Happy Monday! I hope you’re all
enjoying the gorgeous weather. On this hot day of summer, I’m reminded of the
millions of kids who struggle with hunger all year but even more in the summer
when they don’t have consistent access to free breakfast and lunch programs. We
can help! Did you know there are numerous sites across CT that serve FREE
summer meals all summer long to children under 18? <o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://ct.nokidhungry.org/" target="_blank">Share Our Strength’s No Kid HungryCampaign in Connecticut </a>is helping our lead partner <a href="http://www.endhungerct.org/" target="_blank">End Hunger Connecticut!</a> promote
their Volunteer blitz recruitment day on July 8<sup>th</sup>. At this event the
Governor will be on hand to promote the numerous summer meals sites in CT
serving FREE food to children 18 and under. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Sign up to receive Facebook or Twitter updates to spread the word virtually by</i></div>
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This is a great way to help
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Thank you in advance for your support. With your assistance
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Local Food Dudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04522152478309376160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299808095850706596.post-82707248973155069542013-06-18T11:32:00.002-07:002013-06-18T11:32:21.437-07:00CT SNAP Shots<table class="contentpaneopen" style="background-color: white; color: #69654e; font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 19.1875px; width: 940px;"><tbody>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: green; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Share your "CT SNAPshot"</span></h1>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: green; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Help EHC! Protect SNAP/Food Stamp Funding</span></h2>
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<a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KYK2X5P" style="border: 0px; color: #008349; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="border: 0px; color: green; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img alt="" height="174" src="http://www.endhungerct.org/assets/media/SBP/ct_snapshot_logo.jpg" style="border: 0px; float: right; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" width="225" /></span></a></h1>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: black; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Back in the day you might have called them Food Stamps. Now we call it SNAP. Either way the program has helped millions of people get ahead. Share your</span><span style="border: 0px; color: green; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"> CT SNAPshot</span> <span style="border: 0px; color: black; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">and tell the House and Senate how SNAP has positively impacted your life!</span><span style="border: 0px; color: black; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEa8emPm63b8ggL5w71tZY1zhCU4xYb0735VvocUNGsudFsRDIMKcB8lCbjYEsJ6Z6YBuhY88AhQ4GeGYVA3seI18EoQZXPstdpzbKl0A_gCXy_YMEYpl7lPKHOK_YgztbGCSGXpDs9M4/s1600/ct_snapshot_logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEa8emPm63b8ggL5w71tZY1zhCU4xYb0735VvocUNGsudFsRDIMKcB8lCbjYEsJ6Z6YBuhY88AhQ4GeGYVA3seI18EoQZXPstdpzbKl0A_gCXy_YMEYpl7lPKHOK_YgztbGCSGXpDs9M4/s1600/ct_snapshot_logo.jpg" height="246" width="320" /></a></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: black; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">The House and Senate are proposing cuts to the Farm Bill that could significantly reduce or<strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">eliminate benefits for 85,000 of the 400,000 Connecticut</strong></span><span style="border: 0px; color: black; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"> residents</strong> currently receiving SNAP benefits. That means 20% fewer Connecticut residents will be able to put food on the table each day.</span><span style="border: 0px; color: black; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"></span></div>
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<strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="border: 0px; color: black; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">WE NEED YOUR HELP TO PROTECT SNAP BENEFITS FOR CONNECTICUT FAMILIES FACING FOOD HARDSHIP!</span></strong></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; color: black; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">In 100 words or less, tell us how SNAP has changed your life for the better. Did SNAP allow you to stop worrying about how to pay bills and buy nutritious food for your family while juggling work and school? Were SNAP benefits integral in helping you to better your career? Was SNAP vital to supporting an elderly or disabled friend or family member? Submit your CT SNAPshot today and let the House and Senate know why cutting SNAP benefits isn’t the solution.</span></div>
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Local Food Dudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04522152478309376160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299808095850706596.post-58756266116873734082013-06-14T10:54:00.000-07:002013-06-14T10:54:02.119-07:00Help me fund the LocalFoodDude Food Truck!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here's the deal. I'm looking for funding to purchase a food truck outfitted with a full kitchen to feed kids summer meals, where they live, learn and play. </div>
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The federal summer meal program will cover fuel, food & labor costs for the summer food program locations. On the weekends and in the times when the truck is not operating during the summer food program, the truck would be used to cater parties and be used as a food truck at fairs and the like to raise awareness and money to continue and grow the vision. During non-serving hours the truck will be used to teach low income families culinary training through <a href="http://www.cookingmatters.org/%E2%80%8E" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #0096bb; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Share Our Strength's Cooking Matters</a> program.</div>
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This is a vision based on the successful "Free Meals Here" Food Truck model I created in New Haven, CT but with a full kitchen to serve all kinds of great healthy food. The truck will specialize in locally grown products when in season.</div>
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<a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/05/29/153931434/food-trucks-draw-hungry-kids-for-free-summer-meals" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #0096bb; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/05/29/153931434/food-trucks-draw-hungry-kids-for-free-summer-meals</a></div>
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Feeding kids is my passion. Help me make this plan a reality with the long term goal of creating a sustainable program to end childhood hunger in America.</div>
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The location to feed hungry kids lunch for free during the summer will be in Waterbury, CT. The food truck will then roam throughout Western CT and Eastern NY State for caterings and fairs.</div>
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Vegan Veggie Ravioli with Green Pea & Garlic Sauce</div>
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Chicken & Vegetable Burrito</div>
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Taco Duo: Pulled Pork and Asian Slaw & Mesquite Chicken with grilled bok choy</div>
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The truck will be lime green and orange and be very 'flashy' to attract attention and to be a roving billboard. The Tag Line is "Be a Vocal Local, Buy Locally Grown."</div>
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We plan to focus on just four outreach strategies...</div>
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We anticipate start-up expenses of $120,000. Through Foodstart, we will raise $120,000 for general startup expenses (used kitchen equipment, furnishing, truck, etc.). Funding for the Free Summer Meals Program portion will be paid through the USDA Summer Meals Program.</div>
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In year one we expect to generate over $175,000 in sales, $265,000 in sales by the end of year two, and net profits of over 7.5% on sales by the end of year three. First profitability will be reached by our eleventh month in operation.</div>
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Chef Timothy Cipriano is the Local Food Dude and Director of Food Services for Guilford Public Schools. Chef Tim was recruited to manage the food service operation in Guilford by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Paul Freeman because of Tim's many successes and progressive programs he implemented while serving as the Executive Director of Food Services for New Haven Public Schools from July 2008 to September 2012.</div>
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In November 2012 Chef Tim was a contestant on Food Network's CHOPPED. Chef did not win but made an impressive stint, getting chopped at the conclusion of the entree round.</div>
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In March 2010, Chef Tim was one of ten chefs handpicked by the White House to meet with Chef Sam Kass, Executive Director of First Lady Michele Obama’s Let’s Move Campaign, and the USDA at the White House to coordinate a program, Chefs Move to Schools.</div>
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Because of Chef Tim's dedication to feeding America's children real food and for his part in coordinating the Chefs Move to Schools Program, President Obama named Chef Tim a Champion of Change in April 2011.</div>
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As Chair of Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation New Haven, Chef Tim volunteers countless hours ensuring that no kid goes hungry in America. Share Our Strength named Chef Tim Advocate of the Year for his efforts.</div>
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Local Food Dudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04522152478309376160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299808095850706596.post-21127511996970126532013-06-03T07:25:00.000-07:002013-06-03T07:29:31.679-07:00Let's Reinvent Food for Kids; Free Meals Here Food Truck Take 2A few years back, while I was the Local Food Dude for New Haven School Food my team and I along with community partners and the United Way of Greater New Haven, we started a great summer meals program, the Free Meals Here Food Truck. The truck was a cutting edge example of how to increase access to food for kids where they live and play. The truck brings the food to the kids in their neighborhoods and has made an impact on ending childhood hunger in New Haven.<br />
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Since leaving my position in New Haven and with my role as a No Kid Hungry Chef I continue to see hungry kids in all cities and towns. I want to ensure that all kids in CT have access to food where they live and play.<br />
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Here's the deal. I'm looking for funding to either purchase or acquire a hybrid city bus and outfit it with a small kitchen and convert it into a traveling restaurant to feed kids summer meals. Working within the federal summer meal program guidelines to offset the labor and food costs this bus has the capabilty to increase access to thousands of more kids daily!<br />
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At the end of the summer meals program and on the weekends, the bus would be used as a mobile location teach low income familes culinary training through No Kid Hungry's Cooking Matters program. <br />
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As a means to increase funding and create a sustainable operation the Food Bus will make appearances at agricultural fairs and will be set up as a commercial kitchen to cater dinner parties. This for-profit side of the business will raise awareness and money to continue the over-arching mission of the Food Bus; feed hungry kids.<br />
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The goal to begin is to get one bus on the road in one city in CT with the long term goal of having at least one bus or like vehicle per city in CT and beyond.<br />
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The Food Truck/Bus program significantly increases access of food to kids in the neighborhoods where the kids live.<br />
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If you are interested in funding this great program please email me directly at NKHChef@gmail.comLocal Food Dudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04522152478309376160noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299808095850706596.post-23129303534638111952013-05-09T05:55:00.002-07:002013-05-09T06:01:30.262-07:00Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation New Haven 2013 is in TWO WEEKS!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Nation New Haven</span></a> is the nation’s premier culinary benefit dedicated
to ending childhood hunger in America and is scheduled in New Haven for <b>Wednesday
May 22, 2013</b> at the Omni Hotel at Yale. Join famed Chef & Honorary Chef
Chair Jacques Pepin as the Taste of the Nation® New Haven continues to set the
bar on the culinary event scene by bringing over 40 of Greater New Haven's most
notable chefs and bartenders together under one roof; providing an exclusive
opportunity for attendees to mix and mingle with the area's top toques while
savoring their creative dishes and libations. This year, our goal is to raise
even more funds to ensure that no child in CT grows up hungry. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Support the fight against
hunger with an elegant evening of fine wine, exquisite food and handcrafted
cocktails at <a href="http://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/NewHavenYale.aspx"><span style="color: blue;">The Omni Hotel at Yale</span></a> in the heart of downtown
New Haven. VIP guests will enjoy private access to our VIP lounge with plush
seating, specialty cocktails and opulent bites<span style="color: #1f497d;"> </span>by
Chef Chris Eddy of <a href="http://www.winvian.com/restaurant.asp"><span style="color: blue;">Winvian</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We are delighted to have
<a href="http://www.linkedin.com/pub/michael-morand/34/a66/410" target="_blank">Michael Morand</a> as the Honorary Chair of this great event but I am sad to report
that the need continues to increase every year. The <a href="http://ct.nokidhungry.org/"><span style="color: blue;">Connecticut NO KID
HUNGRY Campaign to End Childhood Hunger</span></a> is in full effect and with
your support we hope to diminish the need to the point when one day we will be
able to divert our energy to another cause. Get ready for an
unforgettable evening of food from over 40 of the top restaurants in the New
Haven area and 20 craft beverage vendors. Guests will have the opportunity to
bid on one-of-a-kind experience packages in the silent auction and enjoy live
entertainment.<span style="color: #1f497d;"> </span>The <span style="color: #1f497d;"><a href="http://www.reverbnation.com/elizabethdellinger"><span style="color: blue;">Elizabeth
Dellinger/Tony Dioguardi Duo</span></a></span> will be entertaining all our
guests in the Grand Ballroom. VIP Tickets holders will be experiencing an <i><a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/160257480794057/?ref=22"><span style="color: blue;">Evening Of Song </span><span style="color: blue; font-style: normal;">with Tanya Leonard, accompanied by Derek Monahan on Guitar</span></a></i>.
VIP guests will have the opportunity to mingle with Chef Jacques Pepin and
sample fine foods & spirits thanks to Mionetto & Winvian in an intimate
setting on the 19<sup>th</sup> floor of the Omni Hotel.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Join us for a fantastic evening
to benefit No Kid Hungry. We have a few great LIVE Auction Prizes including an
ESPN X Games Experience in Los Angeles and a Zulu Nyala Safari Tour and a
special night of drawing to win a <a href="file:///C:/Users/ciprianot/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/Content.Outlook/8NR1DE2I/vrbo.com/249241"><span style="color: blue;">one week rental for a two bedroom condo on Siesta Key, FL</span></a>.
The silent auction also includes items from <a href="http://www.winvian.com/"><span style="color: blue;">Winvian Resort</span></a>, <a href="http://www.newhavenopen.com/"><span style="color: blue;">New Haven Open at
Yale</span></a>, <u><a href="http://www.chrysalis-designs.com/"><span style="color: blue;">Chrysalis Design Services</span></a></u>, <a href="http://www.shubert.com/"><span style="color: blue;">Shubert Theater</span></a>
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<a href="http://www.116crown.com/" nodeindex="1">116 Crown</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.barcelonawinebar.com/newhaven.htm" nodeindex="1">Barcelona</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.bellabellagourmet.com/" nodeindex="1">Bella Bella Gourmet</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.box63.com/" nodeindex="1">Box
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<a href="http://www.bridgewaterchocolate.com/" nodeindex="1">Bridgewater Chocolate</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.briqrestaurant.com/" nodeindex="1">Briq Restaurant</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.brownsoncc.com/" nodeindex="1">Brownson Country Club</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.caseusnewhaven.com/" nodeindex="1">Caseus Fromagerie Bistro</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.thecaskrepublic.com/" nodeindex="1">Cask Republic</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.chocopologie.com/" nodeindex="1">Chocopologie</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.clairescornercopia.com/" nodeindex="1">Claire's Cornercopia</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.cookingmatters.org/" nodeindex="1">Cooking Matters</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.figcookingschool.com/" nodeindex="1">Fig Cooking School</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.gelatogiuliana.com/" nodeindex="1">Gelato Giuliana </a></div>
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<a href="http://www.geronimobarandgrill.com/" nodeindex="1">Geronimo Tequila Bar & Southwest Grill</a></div>
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Ghent Catering</div>
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<a href="http://www.studyatyale.com/yale-university-dining-en.html" nodeindex="1">Heirloom @ The Study</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.ibizarestaurantnewhaven.com/" nodeindex="1">Ibiza</a></div>
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<a href="http://ibizatapaswinebar.com/" nodeindex="1">Ibizia Tapas Wine Bar</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.johndavenports.com/" nodeindex="1">John Davenport's</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.lacuisine.net/" nodeindex="1">La Cuisine Cafe, Market & Catering</a></div>
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<a href="http://mikrobeerbar.com/" nodeindex="1">MIKRO Beer Bar</a></div>
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<a href="http://oaxacakitchen.com/" nodeindex="1">Oaxaca Kitchen</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.marriott.com/hotels/photo-tours.mi?marshaCode=bdrct&pageID=HWRAL&imageID=2" nodeindex="1">Parallel Post at the Trumbull Marriott</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.savvyteagourmet.com/" nodeindex="1">Savvy Tea</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.shakeshack.com/location/new-haven" nodeindex="1">Shake Shack
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<a href="http://www.thali.com/" nodeindex="1">Thali & Thali Too</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.thefarmerscow.com/" nodeindex="1">The Farmer's Cow</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.wheelers-newhaven.com/about" nodeindex="1">Wheelers Market-Café & Restaurant</a></div>
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<a href="http://willoughbyscoffee.com/" nodeindex="1">Willoughby’s</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.appleandeve.com/" nodeindex="1">Apple & Eve </a></div>
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<a href="http://www.cantinasoaveusa.com/" nodeindex="1">Cantina di Soave</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.chopinvodka.com/" nodeindex="1">Chopin Vodka</a><br />
<a href="http://www.clinecellars.com/" target="_blank">Cline Cellars</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.fourrosesbourbon.com/" nodeindex="1">Four Roses Bourbon</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.karmatequila.com/" nodeindex="1">Karma Tequila</a></div>
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<a href="http://mikrobeerbar.com/" nodeindex="1">MIKRO Beer Bar</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.mionettousa.com/" nodeindex="1">Mionetto USA (sparkling wine)</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.onyxspirits.com/" nodeindex="1">Onyx Moonshine</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.drinkripe.com/" nodeindex="1">Ripe Bar Juice </a></div>
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<a href="http://www.sanpellegrinobeverages.com/" nodeindex="1">San Pellegrino</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.slocumandsons.com/" nodeindex="1">Slocum & Sons (wine)</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.wineinstituteofnewengland.com/" nodeindex="1">WINE: Wine
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for our ad in the May edition of <a href="http://newhavenliving.com/"><span style="color: #0000bf;">New Haven Living</span></a> magazine for our new ticket
discount code!<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Last year we raised over $60K,
while that is a good number, it pales in comparison to the potential that this
event can raise. This year we hope to raise even more money to help put an end
to this epidemic. I am asking for your support by purchasing tickets. Cash and
in-kind sponsorships underwrite all event costs and are absolutely welcomed.
100% of ticket sales help ensure that no kid goes hungry. <span style="color: #1f497d;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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access to an elite lounge featuring seating, special VIP-room only champagnes
and fabulous tastings from celebrated chefs. Each VIP ticket has a tax
deductible amount of $110.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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you help to end childhood hunger! Each general admission ticket has a tax
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Local Food Dudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04522152478309376160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299808095850706596.post-9749433386168611142013-05-02T10:35:00.001-07:002013-05-02T10:37:36.196-07:00It is time to rally for your Right to Know! Let's make CT GMO Free!<br />
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Calling all Chefs
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">There will be
a rally for the labeling of our GMO Bill outside the capitol building in
Hartford on Tuesday May 21st at 11:00AM. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">With
only 5 weeks left of the legislative session, we are in the home stretch.
Please join us at the Capitol on</span> <b>Tuesday, May 21st</b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">, from 11a-1p as we stand together to
demand our right to know what is in our food. Please meet on the north side of
the Capitol building (the side facing Bushnell Park) at 11:00am. We will
join together to send a strong message to our legislators that we want the
right to know what is in our food now.<o:p></o:p></span><u1:p></u1:p></div>
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the rally, we will be joined by legislators for a GMO free food tasting.
There will be delicious food thanks to our generous CT farms, chefs and
businesses. Our hope is that we will have a wide variety of businesses, chefs,
restaurants, and farms participating who support our right to know what is in
our food to provide a tasting – or just be there! The tasting would
ideally be GMO Free, but as long as the participating business supports our
right to know, that is what really matters. We can expect around 200 people at
a minimum to come through. The samples of food can be very small.
It is our hope that those who participate will be able to express to
legislators as they come through why labeling is so important. For
example, it is important for restaurants to be able to inform their customers
if a product contains GMOs, but without labeling, that would be impossible.
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Thank
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need to make a big splash. Please let me know if you come across anyone
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nation’s premier culinary benefit dedicated to ending childhood hunger in
America and is scheduled in New Haven for <b>Wednesday May 22, 2013</b> at <a href="http://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/NewHavenYale.aspx">The Omni Hotel at Yale</a>. Join Honorary Chef Chair Chef Jacques Pepin and Honorary Chair Michael Morand as the Taste of the Nation®
New Haven continues to set the bar on the culinary event scene by bringing over
40 of Greater New Haven's most notable chefs and bartenders together under one
roof; providing an exclusive opportunity for attendees to mix and mingle with
the area's top toques while savoring their creative dishes and libations. This
year, our goal is to raise even more funds to ensure that no child in CT grows
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Support the fight against hunger with an elegant evening of
fine wine, exquisite food and handcrafted cocktails at <a href="http://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/NewHavenYale.aspx">The Omni Hotel at
Yale</a> in the heart of downtown New Haven. VIP guests will enjoy private
access to our VIP lounge with plush seating, specialty cocktails and opulent
bites<span style="color: #1f497d;"> </span>by Chef Chris Eddy of <a href="http://www.winvian.com/restaurant.asp">Winvian</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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This is my fifth year as Chair and I am sad to report that
the need continues to increase; BUT with the <a href="http://ct.nokidhungry.org/">Connecticut NO KID HUNGRY Campaign to End
Childhood Hunger</a> in full effect and with your staff members assisting us
with this great event we hope to diminish the need and one day we will be able
to divert our energy to another cause. Get ready unforgettable evening of
food from over 40 of the top restaurants in the New Haven area and 20 craft
beverage vendors. Guests will have the opportunity to bid on one-of-a-kind
experience packages in the silent auction and enjoy live entertainment.<span style="color: #1f497d;"> </span>The <span style="color: #1f497d;"><a href="http://www.reverbnation.com/elizabethdellinger">Elizabeth Dellinger/Tony
Dioguardi Duo</a></span> will be entertaining all our guests in the Grand
Ballroom. VIP Tickets holders will be experiencing an <i><a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/160257480794057/?ref=22">Evening Of Song <span style="font-style: normal;">with Tanya Leonard, accompanied by Derek Monahan on
Guitar</span></a></i>. VIP guests will have the opportunity to mingle with Chef
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it pales in comparison to the potential that this event can raise. This year we
hope to raise even more money to help put an end to this epidemic. I am asking for
your support by purchasing tickets. Cash and in-kind sponsorships underwrite
all event costs and are absolutely welcomed. 100% of ticket sales help ensure
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invited chefs, vendors, brokers and guest speakers to train cafeteria managers
and staff on new recipes, menu ideas as well as power-point training on the new
school nutrition meal patterns. This is the third boot camp of the school year;
having already had boot camps with the High School and Middle School staffs.<o:p></o:p></div>
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ideas and new techniques. There can never be enough training for our staff so
every chance we get I hope to be able to bring some type of training to them.
It is important that the School Nutrition workers receive on-going training”,
says Cipriano. “The employees at the past two boot camps asked many questions
and were excited to learn new menu ideas and to taste different food products.
I’m excited to make Tzatziki Sauce, Kale Chips & Sweet Potato Chips with
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tablespoon chopped fresh dill <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">1
cloves garlic, peeled<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">salt
and black pepper to taste <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">1/2
lemon, juiced <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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a food processor, combine yogurt, all but ¼ cup of cucumber, olive oil, lemon
juice, salt, pepper, dill and garlic. Process until well-combined. Transfer to
a separate dish, add diced cucumber and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at
least one hour for best flavor.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>Krunchy Kale Chips<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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bunch (about 8 oz) Tuscan kale<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">1.5
to 2 tsp. olive oil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Salt,
to taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Preheat
Oven 300F.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Wash
the leaves well and dry with paper towels. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Tear
the leaves from the hard stem and hard ribs.
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Toss
the leaves with oil until coated.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Arrange
them on Baking sheets making sure not to overlap. Bake them for around 15-20
minutes or until crisp. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Cool
the chip for few minutes before enjoying these krunchy health bites.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>Sweet Potato Chips<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">6
Sweet Potatoes, whole <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">1
tbsp. Vegetable oil <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Kosher
Salt, Black Pepper & Brown Sugar to taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Preheat
Oven to 350F.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Wash
sweet potatoes well, using a vegetable brush, trim ends as needed. Sweet potatoes
do not need to be peeled. Cut sweet potatoes diagonally into ½‘ thick slices.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Toss
with oil, salt, pepper and brown sugar<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Spread
the sweet potatoes out on parchment lined full sheet pans in one layer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Roast
potatoes at 350 degrees until tender and brown, about 20 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Local Food Dudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04522152478309376160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299808095850706596.post-80778570139044934062013-03-27T12:56:00.001-07:002013-03-27T12:56:55.968-07:00Long Holiday Weekend = 92 Hours of Hunger<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Long holiday weekends are not a time to rejoice for all kids. Did you know that by the end of the year, nearly 17 million children in America will worry about when their next meal will come. That's nearly one in four who are at risk of hunger, and who have limited or uncertain access to the nutritious foods they need to develop to their full potential. These are the children who are not fans of the long holiday weekends, these are the kids who rely on school meals, in many cases, as their only nutrition of the day. Three days off from school is 92 hours in between meals for hungry kids that rely on school meals, 92 hours of wondering when and where they will receive their next meal, 92 hours of gut wrenching agony. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I eat three meals plus snacks every day, if I forget to eat I get light headed and can’t concentrate on my work; imagine 92 hours of this feeling. I can’t; this is why I volunteer a considerable amount of time dedicating to ending childhood hunger. Despite its devastating and highly visible consequences, childhood hunger is invisible. You can't see it just by looking, and you can't measure it in pounds, but it is among us: It affects black, white, Asian and Hispanic, short and tall, thin and chubby kids, all kids.</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.strength.org/newhaven" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation New Haven</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> is the nation’s premier culinary benefit dedicated to ending childhood hunger in America and is scheduled in New Haven for Wednesday May 22, 2013 at the Omni Hotel at Yale. Join famed Chef Jacques Pepin as the Taste of the Nation® New Haven continues to set the bar on the culinary event scene by bringing over 40 of Greater New Haven's most notable chefs and bartenders together under one roof; providing an exclusive opportunity for attendees to mix and mingle with the area's top toques while savoring their creative dishes and libations. This year, our goal is to raise even more funds to ensure that no child in CT grows up hungry. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Support the fight against hunger with an elegant evening of fine wine, exquisite food and handcrafted cocktails at The Omni Hotel at Yale in the heart of downtown New Haven. VIP guests will enjoy private access to our VIP lounge with plush seating, specialty cocktails and opulent bites.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is my fifth year as Chair and I am sad to report that the need continues to increase; BUT with the </span><a href="http://www.ct.nokidhungry.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Connecticut NO KID HUNGRY Campaign to End Childhood Hunger</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> in full effect and with your staff members assisting us with this great event we hope to diminish the need and one day we will be able to divert our energy to another cause. Get ready unforgettable evening of food from over 40 of the top restaurants in the New Haven area and 20 craft beverage vendors. Guests will have the opportunity to bid on one-of-a-kind experience packages in the silent auction and enjoy live entertainment. </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/rickieandtonyduo" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Rickie Louise Miller/ Tony Dioguardi Duo</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> will be entertaining all our guests in the Grand Ballroom. VIP Tickets holders will be experiencing an </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/160257480794057/?ref=22" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>Evening Of Song</em> with Tanya Leonard, accompanied by Derek Monahan on Guitar</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. VIP guests will have the opportunity to mingle with Chef Jacques Pepin and sample fine foods & spirits in an intimate setting on the 19th floor of the Omni Hotel.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last year we raised over $60K, while that is a good number, it pales in comparison to the potential that this event can raise. This year we hope to raise even more money to help put an end to this epidemic. I am asking for your support by purchasing tickets. We are running a special Promotion for FRIENDS of Taste of the Nation New Haven! Click <b><span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://secure.strength.org/site/Ecommerce?store_id=1641&JServSessionIdr004=31ntay6u46.app213a" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></b> for tickets. Enter promo code <b><span style="color: #00b050;">FRIENDNH2013</span></b><span style="color: #1f497d;"> </span>to receive 20% off tickets until April 20th! Cash and in-kind sponsorships underwrite all event costs and are absolutely welcomed. 100% of ticket sales help ensure that no kid goes hungry. <span style="color: #1f497d;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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