You guys, this is SO cool! For years now, I’ve wanted to create a tangible record […]
STUDY: “Copycat Snacks” in Schools Confuse Parents and Kids
Photo credit: PHAI We’ve talked here before about so-called “copycat snacks” in schools, i.e., highly processed […]
Ann Cooper and Sam Kass on School Food
It may have been available for some time now, but I just discovered this audio recording […]
A Bittersweet Morning . . .
My kids went back to school this morning and it was bittersweet to see my two children, […]
USDA to Announce Final School Food Rules Tomorrow
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will announce tomorrow its final changes to the Healthy, […]
In a Fifth Grade Classroom, “Real Food Wins Out”
I thought I’d kick off the week with this lovely note I received from a TLT […]
Daily Coffee and Donuts for School Breakfast: Why It Makes Perfect Sense
Last week, I attended a conference which included a presentation by a neighboring district touting its […]
Midd Foods: College Kids Making Local Food Affordable and Accessible
For a long time now, I’ve wanted to tell you about Midd Foods, an innovative, […]
My Top 7 Healthy Foods at Trader Joe’s
I have a love-hate relationship with Trader Joe’s. I love the low prices and fun atmosphere, but […]
STUDY: Children’s Food Advertising Increases Consumption and Weight Gain
Last May I wrote a post about children’s junk food advertising, the title of which […]