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First lady campaigns again for heatlhier school meals, this time at a junior cooks contest

Last Friday, The White House treated 54 kid chefs to a "state dinner," which was hosted by the First Lady.

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St. Jude’s FSD makes James Beard history

In May, Miles McMath, director of culinary operations at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in Memphis, Tenn., made history when he became the first hospital chef to cook at the famous James Beard House, in New York.

Matthia Accurso, a chef at the University of Massachusetts, in Amherst, captured a gold medal and took first place in the 2014 Culinary Challenge staged at the annual conference of the National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS).

Lenox Hill Hospital chefs pick fresh organic herbs and fruit from the garden daily to use for cafeteria meals.

Former White House Chef Roland Mesnier says what others say about you is more valuable than what you believe about yourself.

Josh McCulloch, supervisor for nutrition and food services, opens up about working in the hospital's foodservice department.

For the third year in a row, North Shore-LIJ Health System, in New York, staged its Ultimate Chef Challenge among the system’s 13 healthcare facilities.

People always ask me how I got my job, assuming I have a culinary background. In reality, it’s quite the opposite. As I recently told a friend, I’m very adept at ordering takeout.

Sun-dried tomato wild mushroom ravioli in a homemade alfredo sauce served with fresh bruschetta, sesame beef teriyaki stir-fry with green beans, and tacos with seasoning made from scratch served with fresh pico de gallo.

This month we look at food pricing trends, and the reasons behind them, for 21 food items, as well as the overall agriculture industry, to help you make better purchasing decisions for the year to come.

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