With the increased cost of living impacting families across the state, many are feeling the pinch. Affordable living costs and food security often go hand in hand, which means the food budget might not stretch to fill Crunch&Sip® or lunchboxes with enough food to see students through the day.
The way we prepare and cook food changes its look, taste, texture and even changes the nutrients that are ready to be absorbed in your body. In this blog series we will explore some popular cooking styles and look at how to do them and when they are commonly used.
As inflation and supply continue to put pressure on food prices across the state, it may be time to raid the pantry and freezer for our forgotten friends – that’s our tinned, jarred, dried and frozen foods. Here are some of our favourite tinned and frozen foods and how they can be used.
Social media often gets a bad rap in the school context, but it can be used as a helpful tool. With a little know-how, socials can provide a platform to share the school’s vision, communicate with parents and students, and promote health messages relevant to the school community.
Boiling is when food is submerged in boiling hot liquid, which heats up the food and cooks it. Learn more about what vegetables are best for boiling and how to do it here.