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Always looking for ways to create more sustainability in our kitchens...
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#zerowaste #sustainability #foodwaste #sustainablecooking #sustainableliving #sustainableschools #farmtotable #local #seasonal #betterforyou

Ramen? Yes, please! 🙋🏼‍♀️
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#ramen #noodlebowl #buildyourown #chefstagram #foodstagram #foodie #schooldining #betterforyou

Our catering team hard at work plating this beautiful homemade ricotta + beets, finished with pom seeds and basil oil 👌🏻
#catering #cateredevents #chefsofig #cheflife #horsdoeuvres #foodie #cookingfromscratch #eventlife #privateschool #betterforyou #foodphotography #instafood

Here’s Tip #2 on whipping up better-for-you meals at home: Once you’ve created your outline for the week to come, pick a shopping day that fits your schedule. Be sure to buy just what you need and stick to the perimeter of the store for most of your items—that’s where many whole foods reside. However, it’s a good idea to also have a few go-to foods in your pantry to create a swift snack or fast meal when you can’t make it to the store. Foods that keep for a long time and can be tossed into an easy salad or soup include wild rice, legumes, diced tomatoes, canned tuna, and frozen veggies. 🛒🛒🛒
#healthyeating #howtoshop #shoptheperimeter #wholefoods #groceryshopping #planahead #mealplanning #betterforyou #healthytips

Juan Rivera wears many hats: some days he preps and cooks breakfast for 500+ boys, some days he hand stretches pizzas and serves custom deli sandwiches. No matter the task, he works hard, tackles with a smile, and is ready to take on more! 👨🏽‍🍳👨🏽‍🍳👨🏽‍🍳
#team #teammemberhighlight #cheflife #cooklife #chefsofig #chefstagram #privateschool

We know it’s not always easy to make better-for-you choices, so we’ve got 4 simple tips coming your way to set you up for success! You already know that when you make the meal it is often healthier and less expensive. TIP #1: Save time in the kitchen by planning a list of meals for the week ahead. Be specific. Utilize outlines such as Meatless Mondays, Taco Tuesdays, and Fish Fridays to inspire. Select recipes with minimal ingredients that don’t require too much time so you aren’t overwhelmed. Simple can be tasty and good for you! Also, consider ingredients that do double duty. For example, you might use roasted sweet potatoes as a side dish, but can also add to a salad, soup, or as part of a grain main for lunch. Make your list and check it twice. Our next tip will be on how to shop...📝

Our students love our housemade hummus varieties from traditional, to beet, to red pepper, to edamame, and more! #nationalhummusday

Wishing our very own Giuliette lots of LOVE and delicious {better-for-you} CAKE as she heads down the aisle this weekend...Mazel Tov! 🥂

The end of the school year (May + June) can be just as stressful, if not more than, the beginning for students, teachers, and caregivers alike. What can you do when anxiety creeps in? It may seem trite, but just BREATHE and teach kids to also. There are lots of different breathing techniques, but here is an easy, effective one. Next time you feel panicked, or even as an everyday preventative measure, find a quiet spot and sit with this:
✨ Drop your shoulders and let your jaw relax, perhaps close your eyes.
✨ Breathe in slowly through your nose and count to four, keep your shoulders down and allow your stomach to expand as you breathe in.
✨ Hold the breath to a count of three.
✨ Release your breath slowly and smoothly as you count to seven.
✨ Repeat for a couple of minutes or until you feel more centered. #justbreathe #tuesdayinspiration #wellness

Want your veggies to have that vibrant bright green glow too? The secret is blanching! Blanching stops enzyme action which causes loss of color, flavor and texture (please no mushy peas!). Blanching also slows vitamin loss and it’s sooo simple. Next time you are serving up colorful veggies try these simple tips:
🥦 Have a large bowl of ice water ready, a slotted spoon, and plate lined with a clean towel
🥦 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
🥦 Prep veggies and add to boiling water. No need to cover. (If using different colors, blanche separately with lighter colors first)
🥦 Allow to cook for 2-3 minutes then quickly remove and plunge them into the ice bath to stop cooking. When completely cooled, remove from ice bath and drain on towel-lined plate.

Speaking of smoothies, another great riff on these are the still-trendy bowl version. These super-thick smoothies require a bowl and spoon instead of a straw and spooning instead of sipping can mean a more mindful approach to your breakfast or snack. In a smoothie, all of the goodies are blended in, but with a bowl there is usually a base and the toppings are actually on top for flavor in every bite. An easy kid-friendly base is 1 cup 🍓 + 1/2 🍌 + 1/2 cup beverage of your choice. Top with more fruit or get creative with goji berries, hemp seeds, chia seeds, cacao nibs and more!

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