Spice Things Up!

Today is National Herbs and Spices Day. Herbs and spices are a great way to add flavor to recipes while using ingredients that have a long shelf life when dried. Check out some of the resources we've got to help you use more herbs and spices in the CACFP. NCA members also have access to our Spices for Anytime resource that features recipes for a variety of homemade blends, like a taco seasoning that you can use for our Tofu Taco. Not a member? Join today.

· Recipe: Tofu Taco

· Meal Pattern Minute: Herbs and Spices

· On-Demand Webinar: Flavorful Cooking Using Herbs and Spices

· Member Resource: Spices for Anytime

· Free Activity Page: Happy Summer

Don't Miss Out - Orders Close on Thursday!

Cultivate a love of gardening for the children in your care with the 2026 CACFP Nutrition Calendar and Training Program. Next year's theme is How Does Your Garden Grow? Each month will focus on a different group of fruits or vegetables, and you'll also receive a 12-month toolkit with a training module, activity pages, motivation moments, parent connections and recipe book. Orders close on June 12.

· Place Your Orders Today

Engage Young Children with STEAM in the Kitchen

Ignite a passion for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics) in young chefs! Join us on Thursday, June 26 to learn creative and practical ideas for integrating STEAM concepts into everyday kitchen activities. If you received the 2025 CACFP Calendar, Curiosity and the Cat, you can find a promo code to attend this webinar for free on the inside cover of your calendar.

· Register for Webinar

More Upcoming Virtual Events

· CACFP Meal Pattern Boot Camp (June 12)

· Power Score: Leadership Driven Team Performance (June 17)

· Serving with Care: Food Safety 101 (July 10)

· Manager's Toolkit: Salary & Compensation (July 15)

Industry Partner Spotlight

Health-e Pro is cloud-based menu planning and nutrient analysis software built for CACFP. Designed by foodservice professionals, it simplifies compliance, saves time and makes Administrative Reviews easier with built-in documentation and color-coded menus. Features include scaled recipes, production records, shopping lists and real-time online menus. With support from Registered Dietitians and tools built for your program, Health-e Pro helps you run a smooth, compliant operation.