Re: What’s your take on school lunches?
I think it’s a combination of reasons…the biggest complaint I think is in most mass produced school cafeterias, the food is bland and visually unappealing. By adding flavor with fresh ground black pepper, garlic and other spices, you can add oomph without compromising nutrition. Also, I’ve learned that if the food looks good, kids will try it. Fresh ingredients vs preservative laden frozen stuff does wonders in enticing kids to eat the lunches.
I’ve never had that problem. I’m born and raised here in the US, a product of the public school system and I don’t think it ever even dawned on me to eat off of someone else’s plate. We knew what we were allowed, and what was off limits. It all starts from home. If your child learns from an early age what is permissable, and you keep open dialogue in non-paranoid manner, you shouldn’t have any problems.