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How to make perfectly portioned meatloaf

 Jan. 04, 2016

St. Joseph Memorial Hospital only needs three or four servings of meatloaf, so instead of making a large loaf, they place the meatloaf mix into muffin tins.

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Va. district creates student nutrition-advisory councils

 By FSD Staff on Jan. 04, 2016

Students will have more of a say of what’s on their menus.

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Fine-dining chef aims to improve school lunches

By FSD Staff on Dec. 30, 2015

Daniel Giusti’s new company, Brigaid, will renovate school kitchens and staff them with professional chefs.

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3 restaurant trends to consider for 2016

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 30, 2015

What’s happening street side could work in noncommercial settings.

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Elementary school launches Kids Cook with Heart

By FSD Staff on Dec. 30, 2015

The six-week program teaches students about health, nutrition and how to prepare nutritious meals.

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2015's top menu stories

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 22, 2015

Last year’s dominant menu trends might sound familiar, as foodservice directors have been riding those currents for some time. But the emphasis shifted.

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FoodService Director’s staff and colleagues pick their best eats (and drinks) of 2015

By FSD Staff on Dec. 18, 2015

Chefs and industry folks aren’t the only ones who blend pleasure and profession over restaurant meals. Winsight Media is tracking foodservice trends.

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Spinnerie relies on rotisserie to run speedy operation

By Emilie Zanger on Dec. 15, 2015

Spinnerie adapted a slow cooking method to a high-volume, quick-service environment, through a combination of efficient prep methods and rotisserie ovens.

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Philly cheesesteak earns a price break

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 15, 2015

To “clean” up his school’s cheesesteak, Chef Kevin Frank replaced the meat product with one that’s more healthful and saves seven cents per serving.

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5 top restaurant brands for teens

By FSD Staff on Dec. 15, 2015

When it comes to capturing the attention of America’s young consumers, Starbucks reigns supreme, according to Piper Jaffray’s Fall 2015 survey of 9,400 teens.

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