We all know finely chopped mushrooms blend well into meatballs, hamburgers, tacos, and many other classic ground meat entrees that students love. But did you know they can make a meal healthier and make portion sizes larger? Mushroom Council representative, Kathleen Preis, headed to the School Nutrition Association’s Annual National Conference this month to tell school foodservice directors all about the benefits of The Blend.
What a whirl wind of activity the Mushroom Council enjoyed last week at SNA ANC 2013 in Kansas City. The Annual National Conference is the largest gathering of school nutrition stakeholders in the world. The conference allows a diverse cross section of individuals from across the country to come together for one purpose – continuing the national effort to provide healthier food for school children.
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Positioned in the heart of Produce Row, the Mushroom Council was able to talk with hundreds of school nutrition directors, managers and chefs. We were thrilled to share in the unique excitement and enthusiasm those working in school nutrition possess.
At the Mushroom Council booth we demonstrated how The Blend can enhance school meals by sampling Fiesta Mushroom Taco Salad, Shroom’n Turkey Meatloaf and Meaty Mushroom Marinara to the hungry attendees. We were delighted to hear directly from attendees that mushroom blending is a solution that students will enjoy while increasing the nutritious food options available to students.
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To wrap up a successful conference experience, we enjoyed an energetic mushroom blending culinary demonstration from local school kitchen managers Barb Scott and Aaron Woods. Not only did they do a wonderful job whipping up their Mushroom Marinara and Portabella Panini on stage, Barb and Aaron used their star power to secure several interviews and specials on various Kansas City news channels.
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We at the Mushroom Council are tremendously lucky to be included in the groundbreaking group of individuals and organizations that form the School Nutrition Association. We would like to thank everyone at the conference for a truly memorable and inspiring week!
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