Pinterest can be a treasure trove of inspiration for foodservice operators seeking creative menu and display ideas. Here are seven Pinterest accounts with a K-12 food focus.
One of the largest K-12 foodservice accounts in terms of followers, School Meals That Rock is run by Dayle Hayles, child nutrition expert and president of Nutrition for the Future. The account has boards dedicated to everything from banana food art to Pokemon-theme menu ideas.
Along with boards for different holiday and seasonal meals, the Pinterest account for Pasco County School District in Land O’ Lakes, Fla., includes school farm and garden ideas.
This account run by Eat Smart New York is full of ideas that apply to foodservice operators throughout the country. It includes boards centered around no-cook meals, food safety and mouth-watering salads.
5. Orange County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services
Orange County Public Schools' account includes lunch recipe ideas and food-focused learning activities for students. Operators can also find food-related inspirational quotes on its Food for Thought board.
School district creates edible works of art for lunch line
7. MyPlate Recipes
The USDA, Partnership for a Healthier America and Let’s Move campaign came together to create a Pinterest account full of healthy recipes. MyPlate Recipes’ boards feature healthy ethnic meal ideas, and former first lady Michelle Obama has a board dedicated to her favorite healthy recipes.
The endlessly colorful cuisine of Mexico is always in season, but Cinco de Mayo is a great time to bring some new recipes to the party, starting with El Rio Picante, an alternative marg, and finishing with DIY churro sundaes.
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