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 on bringing more scratch cooking
Last week, foodservice employees from Dorchester’s ABCD Head Start program participated in The John C. Stalker Institute’s Back-to-Basics: Latin American Cuisine—a three-hour, hands-on culinary workshop designed to build confidence, strengthen foundational skills, and introduce fresh global flavors to
The statewide CECAP — Creating & Executing a Culinary Advancement Plan program brought Tier 2 schools together for an inspiring mentorship site visit at Brookline High School Tappan Campus, –
Massachusetts schools are leading the way in recycling and waste reduction through innovative school-based programs. Check out the recent news! Congratulations! The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) celebrated 94
With the start of a busy new school year, The John C. Stalker Institute (JSI) is pleased to share a new resource. This past summer, the RD’s at JSI entered
The JSI Back to Basics Workshops to Go are 3-hour internationally-inspired culinary workshops dedicated to expanding the culinary skills of school nutrition staff and promoting healthier, freshly cooked, and customizable school menu
On Wednesday, May 24th The John C. Stalker Institute of Food and Nutrition held the second day of the Healthy Kids, Healthy Programs Summit. In the morning a Recognition Ceremony
The 25 schools currently participating in the Massachusetts Smarter Lunchrooms Movement are implementing many changes to get students excited about school lunch. From improving food displays to including students in
The JSI Resource Center was created to serve as a hub of valuable and reliable school nutrition information to support your ongoing learning and exploration. From recipe inspiration to tips
With funding and enthusiastic support from the Office for Food and Nutrition Programs at the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, The John C. Stalker Institute of Food and
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