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Bring back the grilled cheese? Students and schools balk over federal lunch standards
The Washington Times ^ | October 14, 2014 | By Jennifer Harper

Posted on 10/14/2014 3:17:22 PM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer

It is National School Lunch Week, an occasion that could imply a celebration of, say, grilled cheese sandwiches and chocolate milk. That is not the case, however, as the nation’s schools try to address new federal standards that call for healthier fare.

“We must address the visible realities of complying with school nutrition requirements,” says National School Boards Association executive director Thomas J. Gentzel, who has released a damning new survey that finds eight out of 10 American schools now reporting increased food waste, and increased costs. Three fourths also report “lesser participation” from the kids themselves.

(Excerpt) Read more at washingtontimes.com ...


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1 posted on 10/14/2014 3:17:22 PM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Looks like a prison lunch.


2 posted on 10/14/2014 3:19:34 PM PDT by Cowgirl of Justice
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Grilled Cheese made with goobermint cheese and a bowl of soup.

One of the better school lunches if I recall.

CC


3 posted on 10/14/2014 3:20:51 PM PDT by Celtic Conservative (tease not the dragon for thou art crunchy when roasted and taste good with ketchup)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Government school is child abuse.


4 posted on 10/14/2014 3:21:57 PM PDT by Navy Patriot (America, a Rule of Mob nation)
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To: Cowgirl of Justice

There’s a reason they call it “institutional food service”.

CC


5 posted on 10/14/2014 3:22:43 PM PDT by Celtic Conservative (tease not the dragon for thou art crunchy when roasted and taste good with ketchup)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Just tell FEDZILLA to shove it.


6 posted on 10/14/2014 3:24:15 PM PDT by SoFloFreeper
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To: metmom

Ping list ping.


7 posted on 10/14/2014 3:24:44 PM PDT by FreedomPoster (Islam delenda est)
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To: Celtic Conservative

Since most of school were Catholic (myself included) school
would serve grilled cheese on Fridays......


8 posted on 10/14/2014 3:25:04 PM PDT by njslim
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

I miss the sloppy joes myself and cobblers.


9 posted on 10/14/2014 3:25:08 PM PDT by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi - Revolution is a'brewin!!!)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

A well made grilled cheese sandwich is culinary perfection.

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10 posted on 10/14/2014 3:27:32 PM PDT by Mears
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To: njslim

Same here. The town was about 60% ethnic Catholic so it was just easier to make government grilled cheeses on friday.

CC


11 posted on 10/14/2014 3:29:52 PM PDT by Celtic Conservative (tease not the dragon for thou art crunchy when roasted and taste good with ketchup)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
Three fourths also report “lesser participation” from the kids themselves.

This is what will eventually put an end to the idiocy coming from that wookie in the White House. School districts need a sizeable number of families paying the full price of school lunches in order for their programs to work, and without that revenue there's no incentive for the schools to take Uncle Sam's money at all.

12 posted on 10/14/2014 3:30:55 PM PDT by Alberta's Child ("The ship be sinking.")
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To: onedoug

Ping


13 posted on 10/14/2014 3:31:19 PM PDT by windcliff
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
Michelle's food regulations -- another Liberal success story ...

BZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!

WRONG!




14 posted on 10/14/2014 3:35:01 PM PDT by TomGuy
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To: Cowgirl of Justice

Looks like a prison lunch.<<<<<

Hmmm. You are right, but it makes me wonder what would have happened if Michelle had undertaken to reform prison food instead of kids’ lunches. Probably the criminals would have gotten only the best of comfort food, kind of what Michelle and O eat whenever they please. And the prisoners could order from personalized menus each day.


15 posted on 10/14/2014 3:35:08 PM PDT by Mjaye (When Obama says "If you like your freedom, you can keep your freedom....period!!!", let's roll!)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
I went to elementary school in the 1970s and I can still remember the menu. It hardly varied.

Monday - Sliced turkey in gravy with mashed potato
Tuesday - Fish sticks and fries
Wednesday - Shells and tomato sauce w/grated cheese
Thursday - Hamburger and fries
Friday - Pizza (in squares)

Milk (Plain or chocolate) every day

Also, during recess, the teachers would sell snacks in the classroom for 15 cents. A Twinkie, Reeses Peanut Cups, Cheez-its or those three chocolate chip cookies wrapped in cellophane

16 posted on 10/14/2014 3:36:33 PM PDT by SamAdams76
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To: Mears
A well made grilled cheese sandwich is culinary perfection.

Especially when made with a slice of fresh, vine ripened tomato.

17 posted on 10/14/2014 3:38:24 PM PDT by lightman (O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance, giving to Thy Church vict'ry o'er Her enemies.)
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To: TomGuy

‘Let’s Move’, sounds like a campaign to increase our fiber intake ;-) Then again it would be quite apropos being that Moochelle is so full of it.


18 posted on 10/14/2014 3:40:08 PM PDT by Impala64ssa (You call me an islamophobe like it's a bad thing.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer; MeshugeMikey; cyn
eight out of 10 American schools now reporting increased food waste, and increased costs.

Another government success story. When are people going to figure out that beast.gov serves only itself, and does what it does to grab power by any means necessary.

The black horse of the apocalypse... ridden by the scale-wielding fat FLOTUS of famine.


19 posted on 10/14/2014 3:42:11 PM PDT by Ezekiel (All who mourn the destruction of America merit the celebration of her rebirth.)
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To: Ezekiel

it appears that the kids are being served.....deep fried something or other...?

Could the mooch actually allow that?


20 posted on 10/14/2014 3:54:19 PM PDT by MeshugeMikey ("Never, Never, Never, Give Up," Winston Churchill)
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