What's For School Lunch?

Congo School Lunch - Fufu and Caterpillars

noreply@blogger.com (Nifty Nick) — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 20:15:00 +0000

Country: Congo (The American School of Kinshasa)
Contents: Fufu, Caterpillars, greens
Source: C.C.
Notes: Insects are a very common source of proteins outside of the USA and Western Europe.

Japan School Lunch - Okinawa Taco Rice

noreply@blogger.com (Nifty Nick) — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 20:07:00 +0000

Country: Japan (Yokohama International School (YIS), Yokohama)
Contents: Okinawa Taco Rice
Source: "K"
Notes: Looks like the Japanese version of a Taco Salad.

Mom Says She Was 'Lunch Shamed' by School for Packing Oreos for Daughter

noreply@blogger.com (Nifty Nick) — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 20:50:00 +0000

Leeza Pearson was out of fruit and vegetables one day last week, so she tucked a pack of Oreos in her daughter Natalee's lunch and sent her off to school at the Children's Academy in Aurora, Colorado.

Pearson said she was stunned when her 4-year-old came home later in the day with the cookies untouched and a sternly worded note from the school.

Read more here

School serves 6-year-old meat to TN students

noreply@blogger.com (Nifty Nick) — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 20:48:00 +0000

Meat dating to the year of President Obama’s first inauguration was served to students in some Hawkins County, Tennessee schools last week.

Hawkins County Commissioner Michael Herrell was alerted after a cafeteria worker sent him a photo of the pork roast they used for school meals was from 2009.

The 6-year-old meat had been frozen and then was thawed for meal preparation.

Read more here

What are your thoughts?

Russian Boy Keeps a Photo Journal of His School Lunches

noreply@blogger.com (Nifty Nick) — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 15:38:00 +0000

This is pretty neat. This Russian boy posting school lunches every day for about 8 months.

Malawi School Lunch - Nsima and Beans

noreply@blogger.com (Nifty Nick) — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 15:34:00 +0000

Country: Malawi

Contents: Nsima (equivalent to finely ground grits), kidney beans, and African cabbage

Source: Rebecca M.

Notes: "Here’s the lunch we served in school in Malawi, in a little village a few hours outside of Lilongwe called Chim’wang’ombe. Their lunch is nsima (which is equivalent to finely ground grits), kidney beans, and African cabbage (which has a pleasant spicy bite to it). Each child shares a plate of food with one other child."

Russia School Lunch - Pelmeni

noreply@blogger.com (Nifty Nick) — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 19:26:00 +0000

Country: Russia

Contents: Pelmeni and ketchup

Source: Елена М

Notes:Елена states that his is from her son's school, in Russia. Pelmeni are dumplings consisting of a filling wrapped in thin, unleavened dough.The filling can be minced meat (pork, lamb, beef, or any other kind of meat), fish, or mushrooms. The mixing together of different kinds of meat is also popular.

USA School Lunch - Grilled Cheese

noreply@blogger.com (Nifty Nick) — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 16:05:00 +0000

Country: USA (PA)

Contents: Toasted cheese sandwich, applesauce, milk

Source: Kelsey E.

Notes: That cheese looks rather unlike cheese.

Japan School Lunch - Soup and Salad

noreply@blogger.com (Nifty Nick) — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 16:02:00 +0000

Country: Japan

Contents: Gobo (burdock root) and carrot salad with tuna, bread with kinako (roasted soybean) powder, and chicken/cabbage soup with noodles.

Source: Charron O.

Notes: I am an American living in Nishi-ku Kobe, Japan and have been volunteering my time with my Japanese friend to give 20-60 min beginners English presentations. Last week I had the pleasure of joining a 4th grade class in Okubo, Japan for lunch.

School Lunches from Around the World - Distractify

noreply@blogger.com (Nifty Nick) — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 19:58:00 +0000

Distractify has some school lunches from around the world. Italy looks great.

About 32 million children in the US eat cafeteria school lunches every day. As a nation with a childhood obesity epidemic, Sweetgreen—an organization that seeks to battle childhood obesity and promote healthy eating habits for children—decided to take a look at what these kids actually have for lunch at school. The organization also takes a look at the school lunches that children from around the world typically eat, to further examine where America falls in comparison.

Canada School Lunch - Turkey Sandwich

noreply@blogger.com (Nifty Nick) — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 23:28:00 +0000

Country: Canada

Contents: Turkey Sandwich, veggies, granola bar, peanut butter energy bites, grapefruit juice

Source: Kenda M.

Notes: Just like school lunches, packed lunches can be fantastic, like this one, or terrible, like some others I've posted

Pork Sandwich and Chips

noreply@blogger.com (Nifty Nick) — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 20:08:00 +0000

Country: USA

Contents: Pork patty sandwich, BBQ flavored potato chips, Rice Krispies Treat. apple, slice of cantaloupe, beans.

Source: Chrissy S.

Notes: "Our school was "pushing" to send your kids to school for the summer lunch program to ensure they received a healthy lunch even when school was out. I'm still trying to figure out what is nutricious about this lunch."

USA School Lunch - Hummus

noreply@blogger.com (Nifty Nick) — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 22:10:00 +0000

Country: USA

Contents: Hummus, pita, celery, baby carrots, red pepper, apple

Source: Kelsey, from the Environmental Charter School, Pittsburgh, PA

Notes: Healthy? Absolutely. Balanced? What are your thoughts? No dairy, no meat. But, I'm sure it comes with milk, and you get protein from the beans and the milk.

USA School Lunch - Mac and Cheese

noreply@blogger.com (Nifty Nick) — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 21:58:00 +0000

Country: USA

Contents: Mac and Cheese, wheat roll, iceberg salad, orange slices, grapes, green beans.

Source: Kelsey, from the Environmental Charter School, Pittsburgh, PA

Notes: Lots of fruits and veggies, some starch, some protein, looks good!

USA School Lunch - Chicken Tacos

noreply@blogger.com (Nifty Nick) — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 17:05:00 +0000

Country: USA

Contents: Chicken tacos, sour cream, corn and peppers, iceberg salad, shredded cheese, banana, and skim milk.

Source: Kelsey, from the Environmental Charter School, Pittsburgh, PA

Notes: Lots of chicken! That's great!

USA School Lunch - Bento

noreply@blogger.com (Nifty Nick) — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 15:39:00 +0000

Country: USA

Contents: Melba toast, pomegranate seeds, one Trader Joes dark chocolate sea salted caramel square, sweet potato chocolate chip cookie. Bottom is spinach artichoke dip, Wegmans chicken salad, caprese salad, mini sausages, turkey slice, sharp cheddar cheese.

Source: Nicole J.

Notes: "Lunch for my teen in her lunchbot container." That's one lucky child. My mom gave me PB&J when I was a kid.

USA School Lunch - Chili with Cheese

noreply@blogger.com (Nifty Nick) — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 17:02:00 +0000

Country: USA

Contents: Chili with cheese, greens, salad with cucumber and tomato, skim milk and cheesy potatoes (?)

Source: Kelsey, from the Environmental Charter School, Pittsburgh, PA

Notes: I love greens. Some collard or mustard greens, cooked in chicken broth, with some brown sugar and chili flakes. Mmm-mmmm. My kids love them too!

What's For School Lunch on TV's The List

noreply@blogger.com (Nifty Nick) — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 19:45:00 +0000

Take a look at this video. I was on TV's "The List" for about 1.5 seconds, talking about school lunch. Does that make me famous? Yes, yest it does.

USA School Lunch - Chicken Wrap

noreply@blogger.com (Nifty Nick) — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 17:00:00 +0000

Country: USA

Contents: Chicken wrap with a whole wheat tortilla, spinach, red pepper, chicken and dressing, baby carrots, apple, and skim milk.

Source: Kelsey, from the Environmental Charter School, Pittsburgh, PA

Notes: As an adult I find this appealing, I wonder if the kids did as well?

USA School Lunch - Stir Fry

noreply@blogger.com (Nifty Nick) — Sun, 19 Oct 2014 16:57:00 +0000

Country: USA

Contents: Banana, orange slices, snap peas, stir fry with broccoli, red pepper and beef, rice, low fat milk.

Source: Kelsey, from the Environmental Charter School, Pittsburgh, PA

Notes: Lots of fruits and veggies, protein, starch, dairy. Looks good!

USA School Lunch - Salad

noreply@blogger.com (Nifty Nick) — Sat, 18 Oct 2014 16:54:00 +0000

Country: USA

Contents: Salad with cauliflower, tomato, greens and red onion (?)

Source: Kelsey, from the Environmental Charter School, Pittsburgh, PA

Notes: I'm going to assume that this is not the entire lunch, but a delicious and nutritious part of one. I think kids need more than just salad. The addition of some protein, or adding a starch like a roll, will help fill them.

USA School Lunch - Chicken Bok Choy

noreply@blogger.com (Nifty Nick) — Sat, 18 Oct 2014 03:25:00 +0000

Country: USA

Contents: Chicken Bok Choy a sweet/spicy stir fry of locally grown BokChoy Cabbage, Maui Pineapples & Onions, papaya, banana, milk

Source: @VSASLunchLady from Volcano School of Arts and Sciences

Notes:Wow, that looks gourmet!

USA School Lunch - Steak Salad

noreply@blogger.com (Nifty Nick) — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 16:51:00 +0000

Country: USA

Contents: Salad with steak and cheese, cucumbers in sauce, apple, wheat roll and tapioca pudding (?)

Source: Kelsey, from the Environmental Charter School, Pittsburgh, PA

Notes: I'm a sucker for tapioca. Love seeing Romaine, rather than Iceberg.

USA School Lunch - Beef and Broccoli

noreply@blogger.com (Nifty Nick) — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 03:01:00 +0000

Country: USA

Contents: Beef and Broccoli, rice, clementines, milk, cucumbers

Source: @VSASLunchLady from The Volcano School of Arts and Sciences

Notes: She said the kids loved it. Big portions!

USA School Lunch - Chicken Burrito

noreply@blogger.com (Nifty Nick) — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 16:48:00 +0000

Country: USA

Contents: Chicken burritos, shredded cheese, Spanish rice, pineapple, toppings

Source: Kelsey, from the Environmental Charter School, Pittsburgh, PA

Notes: That chicken looks pretty good!