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October 27, 2020 eNews
Zucchini Zoodles 1 pound zucchini 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 8 thin slices of cheese Black olives - whole and 16 circles 1 red pepper, cut into strips Using a spiralizer, make zucchini noodles. Add olive oil to pan and heat. Add zucchini noodles and seasoning. Cook until noodles are soft but still a bit crunchy. Place 1/2 cup of noodles on plate. Add whole black olives for hair and a strip of bell pepper for mouth. Carefully cut 2 circles in each piece of cheese to use as eyes with olive circles for pupils. Enjoy this spooky creation! Snack Crediting: 8 vegetables servings for ages 1-5. |
CACFP Power Hour with USDA Join us online as we host Deputy Under Secretary of USDA's Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services, Brandon Lipps, who will address the CACFP community. Tuesday, November 10, 2020 11:00 am Eastern |
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Industry Partner Spotlight Food & Supply Source assists child care centers by saving them money and time on their purchases. Typical customers realize a 10-35% savings on food and supply costs by utilizing F&SS lower price margins within the network of vetted distributors. The mission is to provide centers across the US with access to the CACFP products they need at the pricing they deserve. All services are available at no cost - savings and CACFP support for FREE. |
Crediting Single-Serving Packages of Grains Webinar Learn from USDA's Team Nutrition how to credit single-serving packages of grains toward a reimbursable meal or snack. Ask questions and check your knowledge through interactive polling questions. Thursday, November 19, 2020 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern in English - Register Here 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern in Spanish - Register Here |
Crediting Single-Serving Packages of Grains Worksheet CACFP operators may serve single-serving or snack-sized packages of grain items, such as breakfast cereals or whole grain crackers to meet grains requirements at snacks and meals. Use this Team Nutrition training guide, in English and Spanish, to learn how. |
Join the Food Program Serving meals and snacks in your family home care or child/adult care center? Join the food program today to get funds as reimbursement for serving #cacfpcreditable meals and snacks. |
CACFP Professionals Spotlight
Do you have experience with the food program and regularly expand your knowledge with continuing education? |
Pumpkin Fun Activity Sheets Have fun with the children in your care and then send these activity sheets home with them at the end of the day to let parents know you participate in the CACFP. |
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