school lunch

Schools rush to reform lunches; more whole grains and veggies required

Keith Seinfeld — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:15:12 +0000

The rush is on, to get healthier lunches into public school cafeterias. But administrators say you almost need an advanced degree to comply with the latest rules.

Where's the latest hotspot for a gourmet meal? Seattle schools

Charla Bear — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:34:18 +0000

“We want them to expand their palates ..."

When you hear the words “school lunch,” it’s doubtful you think of mouth-watering cuisine. A group of gourmet chefs in Seattle wants to change that.

They’re developing recipes fit for foodies that can be served in the city’s public elementary schools.

Cash prizes will go to schools that get more kids eating breakfast

Charla Bear — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 23:16:59 +0000

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kplu/local-kplu-983098.mp3

More than 300,000 kids who qualify for free or reduced breakfast in Washington are not eating it.

Participation in the state’s early morning meal program is so low, educators and children’s advocates have launched a new effort to get schools focused on the issue.

Lettuce shortage hits school lunches in Western Washington

Charla Bear — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:53:12 +0000

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kplu/local-kplu-956811.mp3

Kids have a good excuse for not eating salads right now. They've been taken off the school menu in Kent because lettuce is in short supply. Schools in Seattle, Redmond and elsewhere in Western Washington are also scaling back on serving romaine, iceberg and other leaf lettuces.