In Celebration of Nutrition Month we are giving tips from the campaign all month long. The theme this year is “Unlock the Potential of Food!”. The second topic covers the Potential to Discover. This topic discusses how we can inspire children to discover foods in their own way. Inspiring children to shop, cook and prepare […]
March 1st marks the first day of National Nutrition Month. We are always excited to spread the message of Nutrition all year round, but especially during this month. The theme for this year’s Dietitians of Canada campaign is “Unlock the Potential of Food!” The theme covers a number of topics that I will discuss in my […]
Who said you can’t have nachos for breakfast – we say you can! Kids like to try fruits when they are served in fun ways. Try this neat recipe at home or in your KES Club. If you have peanut allergies you can substitute the peanut butter for yogurt and honey. Serve with a healthy […]
Mornings can be busy at home and at school so what I like to do is prepare large batches of waffles and pancakes on the weekends and freeze them. Then I have an easy warm breakfast I can quickly prepare in the morning. Some schools prepare large quantities of waffles to have on hand for their Breakfast […]
Our schools are getting ready for their upcoming Province Wide Breakfast Blitz on March 1, 2018. Our Breakfast Blitz is a great way to increase awareness and donations to our KES Clubs. Hosting a Breakfast Blitz at your school is a great way to stock your cupboards for the rest of the year. It’s also a […]
Pancake day is my favorite day of the year! Who doesn’t enjoy having breakfast for supper? Most kids love the fun of getting either a toy, money or a special treat in their pancakes today. Why not combine your Pancake Day with Valentines Day tonight and serve these healthy pancakes in heart shapes. Try serving […]
We currently have 252 KES Clubs here in our Province, which are run by more than 6,100 volunteers each and every school day. We know our KES Breakfast Clubs would not run without the support of these dedicated parents, grandparents, students, teachers, business’s and local community members. We encourage parent volunteers in all of our schools […]
We are all aware getting fresh produce in Newfoundland and Labrador can be difficult, especially in the winter months with the countless weather delays and cancellations. Our volunteers and Club Coordinators always look for the best deals when shopping for our KES Clubs and they always need to consider availability when creating menus. When fresh […]
The last thing we want to hear is that our children are having “cookies” for breakfast…right? But let’s be open minded to some of these so called “unhealthy words” because there are healthier alternatives to most foods we enjoy, just like there are healthy cookies! They don’t have to be high is sugars, fats and […]
What could be better than a homemade breakfast bar to start your morning off right. Try this nutritious recipe that includes beans as a great source of protein. Prepare them ahead of time and refrigerate. Warm them in the morning to have a warm breakfast for the kids as they arrive to breakfast club. Serve […]