Spicing Up School Lunch with Trendy Yogurt as a Functional Food!

Introduction 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Kid Food Trends Mise en Place Design for Menuing, Cooking, Plating, and Presenting 5 Elements of Design Demonstration of Yogurt as a Functional Food

2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Daily Consumption: 2,300 mg/day sodium for children Less than 10% of calories from Saturated Fat Less than 300 mg of dietary cholesterol Trans fats as low as possible Reduce calories from solid fats and added sugars Limit refined grains

Typical American Diet Compared to Recommendations

Kid Food Trends – Restaurants and Schools “We don’t give kids enough credit. I love when my daughter can eat the same food as myself. Kids want creativity, but we aren’t giving them a chance or trying to educate their palates.” - Chef Rob Corliss (Flavor and The Menu – Healthy Meets Delicious)

Kid Food Trends – Restaurants and Schools Speed Scratch/Processed Healthy and Fiber – Legumes and Whole Grains Diary – Yogurt Dips and Dressings – Milk as a beverage Cutting Edge Condiments Ethnic “Global” Dishes Spice Blends

Mise en Place Everything in its place – Goal: You should never have to leave your workspace during preparation or cooking Plan for just-in-time service Read the recipe and set the quality standards Decide what culinary techniques to use Setup workflow: equipment and ingredients Clean up as you go! Prep ingredients and then cook

Mise en Place and Design MenuingCooking PlatingPresenting

“Nutrition from the Backdoor” People eat food not nutrients Create an Eating Experience! Texture Color Landscaping Communication Décor

Texture Menuing Cooking Plating Presenting

Color Menuing Cooking Plating Presenting

Color

Landscaping Menuing Cooking Plating Presenting

Communication Menuing Cooking Plating Presenting

Décor Menuing Cooking Plating Presenting

Today’s Cookery Texture – Yogurt with Tiger Sauce, Chipotle, and Mango Habanero Color – Garlic Sriracha White Fish Landscaping – Waffle Dipper Communication – Wet Brazilian Rub and Rosemary-Lemon Marinade Décor – Smores Parfait

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