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21-Sep-10 08:51

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I like this idea! The only part I don't like is the "mostly no meat", or at least very little meat. Pushing vegetarianism is the wrong approach. No mention was made of whether or not they are using soy, no mention was made about what the kids are drinking, no mention was made about WHY they now need two chefs. That one has me wondering. With a fairly easy menu like what was described, why in the world would two chefs be required?? Every school has kitchen helpers/workers besides the chef. It should be a no-brainer.

Nevertheless, it's a start. The reader comment at the bottom said to offer these foods on a "taste-testing day" and see what the kids think. I know from experience that sort of thing doesn't work. Given a choice, most of today's kids will pick the crappy food first because it's what they're used to having. Nope, the split from crappy food to good food would have to be a complete change overnight or it would just never work. If some kid doesn't like cous cous, let them eat a salad and a piece of fruit. Better yet, they should have to take one bite of every dish. That's how my kids were raised. They couldn't just sit at the table and say I don't want that because it looks gross. No way. Not on my watch! They had to taste it first and then decide. Over the years, kids (mine included) tastes change and if given the proper tools, it will change for the better. Hopefully, this would work elsewhere besides Oregon. I'm sending this to my local Legislative Rep. She has been very helpful in the food matters before the State Legislature in the past.

http://www.grist.org/article/seven-cents-to-a-healthier-lunch-portland-schools-serve-up-local-fare/

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