Acton-Boxborough Gets Back to Basics with Meat Alternates

On Thursday, February 5th, the school nutrition staff in Acton-Boxborough Regional Schools enjoyed the Back to Basics: Meat Alternates hands-on culinary workshop with Chef Brendan Gallagher from JSI.

Chef Brenden Gallagher sautéing kale

Chef Brendan demonstrated cooking techniques for staff to make impressive, yet easy-to-prepare meatless dishes. They also discovered new ways to serve beans, legumes, eggs, and other meatless foods that look and taste great.

The school nutrition staff at Acton-Boxborough are ready to use these culinary and nutrition skills to prepare tasty, healthy meatless recipes for their students. Has your school hosted a Back to Basic workshop? JSI makes it easy and affordable. Schedule a Workshop to Go today and bring professional development directly to your school nutrition staff!

Staff members preparing vegetables at the workshop.

Photos courtesy of Kirsten Nelson of Acton-Boxborough Regional Schools.

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The John C. Stalker Institute of Food and Nutrition is a partnership of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and Framingham State University.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement.

© The John C. Stalker Institute, 2023