kids and food, in school and out
Last week, I was interviewed in both Mother Jones and on NPR's Here and Now about the Trump administration's recent weakening of school nutrition standards for whole grains, sodium, and flavored milk. And in both interviews, I started to sense that … [Continue reading]
While I was finishing up my manuscript for Kid Food, I started keeping a running list of items I hoped to share with you as soon as I could resume blogging. And topping my list was a terrific new book by Sally Kuzemchak, the mom and registered … [Continue reading]
Our kids spend most of their waking life in school, so it makes sense that their school's overall environment will affect their health — for better or worse. That's why the Obama administration strengthened the federal rules governing schools' … [Continue reading]
The USDA announced yesterday that it had issued its final rule changing certain school meal nutrition standards. The move, according to the agency's press release, was meant "deliver on [its] promise[s]" made back in May, 2017, when Agriculture … [Continue reading]
TLT'ers — After telling you in May about my first-time-book-author travails ("Eight Things I've Learned About Writing a Book"), I'm thrilled to report that I've finally handed in my manuscript for Kid Food! [Cue the band! Cue the balloon … [Continue reading]
Earlier this month, I shared a post in which I expressed dismay over the fact that Houston ISD is entering into a four-year, $8 million contract to bring Domino’s “Smart Slice” pizza to our school cafeterias. (A few days later, the Houston Chronicle … [Continue reading]
Last week, I published a widely-shared blog post in which I expressed dismay over the fact that Houston ISD is entering into a four-year, $8 million contract to bring Domino's "Smart Slice" pizza to our schools. I was particularly upset to have … [Continue reading]
Earlier this week, I learned from a number of alarmed Houston parents that our district's Nutrition Services department is entering into a four-year, $8 million contract to bring Domino's "Smart Slice" pizza to our school cafeterias. Even more … [Continue reading]
Hey TLT'ers! I officially went on book leave in March and didn't intend to blog again until the manuscript is finished, but then I looked at the calendar and realized — can it be true? — last week marked The Lunch Tray's eighth birthday! I … [Continue reading]
In the post in which I excitedly announced here last spring that I was embarking on writing my first book, I asked myself rhetorically: "How am I going to juggle writing a book, The Lunch Tray and articles for outside publications, all … [Continue reading]
Dear TLT'ers: In connection with my forthcoming book, KID FOOD, I recently circulated an online survey asking for your thoughts about the general notion of "kid food" and also about the contexts in which your children are most often offered … [Continue reading]
For almost a year now, I've been keeping TLT readers updated on a developing scandal at the Cornell Food and Brand Lab, headed by Dr. Brian Wansink. This week, BuzzFeed reporter Stephanie M. Lee, who has been doggedly pursuing this story, … [Continue reading]
Late last month, two well-respected and innovative school food organizations -- FoodCorps and School Food Focus -- announced their plan to merge. But since FoodCorps is all about placing volunteers in schools to work directly with students, while … [Continue reading]