School Nutrition Teams Across Massachusetts Kick Off 2026-27 with Workshops to Go!
Before the first bell rings and lunch trays are stacked, school nutrition teams from 25 districts across Massachusetts will get a head start on the
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Culinary Boot Camp 2026: Building Skills, Confidence, and Flavor
Group Photo from the 2026 Culinary BootCamp! The John C. Stalker Institute held a Culinary Boot Camp from June 1–5, where school nutrition staff from
Back-to-Basics: Mediterranean Flavors: A Hands-On Culinary Workshop for School Foodservice Staff Â
On March 27, 2026, foodservice staff from the Millbury School District participated in Back to Basics: Mediterranean Flavors, a three-hour culinary workshop led by Chef Instructor Patty Gardner. The training focused
The Power of Taste Tests: Bringing Harvest of the Month to Life
At this year’s Massachusetts Farm and Sea to School Conference, JSI had the pleasure of hosting an energizing hands?on activity station: “The Power of Taste Tests:
JSI Just Dropped Something Delicious – Come Take a Look!
We’ve been cooking up something exciting—and it’s finally ready to serve! The John C. Stalker Institute has launched a brand-new Culinary Programs webpage, and it’s your
Fresh Off the Press: New NBOD Courses Are Here!
School nutrition pros, get ready to level up! Nuts & Bolts of School Nutrition Programs On Demand (NBOD) just dropped five brand-new training options. Each course offers
Advancing Nutrition and Culinary Skills in CACFP
On January 7, 2026, early education professionals gathered at Framingham State University for an impactful professional development event: Advancing Culinary Confidence and Nutrition Education in
Cooking Up Inspiration: Tier 2 Schools Learn from Brookline’s Culinary Success
The statewide CECAP — Creating & Executing a Culinary Advancement Plan program brought Tier 2 schools together for an inspiring mentorship site visit at Brookline
JSI Is On the Move This November — And We’re Just Getting Started!
As the leaves fall and the ovens warm up, the JSI team is hitting the road with a full plate of professional development opportunities for
Massachusetts School Nutrition Teams Kick Off the 25-26 School Year with Flavor, Fun, and Fresh Ideas
Before the first bell rang and the lunch trays were stacked, school nutrition teams from 26 districts across Massachusetts got a head start on the
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