Tomorrow we celebrate “Pancake Day!” Many of our KES Clubs do not serve pancakes on a regular basis but we do have some Clubs that serve this special treat on what we call “Pancake Day”. Even if you have a grab and go type of KES Club you can still make some delicious pancakes for […]
At KES we often get questions from our volunteers regarding food storage, how long foods can be in the fridge and how long foods can be frozen. Food safety is a priority of all our KES Clubs and we try our best to ensure that all volunteers are educated on this, but as with anything […]
Serving the same menu, cereals, fruits and other breakfast items, can get boring. This is even more true for our “grab and go” Breakfast Clubs. Volunteers are often challenged on finding new items to serve due to limited space and preparation area. While still serving the same items, you can “mix” them up by making […]
February 9 – the day the world celebrates pizza, it’s “National Pizza Day!” What better way to celebrate than making a homemade delicious pizza. Since most of our KES Clubs are Breakfast Clubs, try celebrating by making delicious breakfast pizza! Since the actual day is today, you may be a little late – but better […]
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and all we see when out and about are heart shaped chocolates and candy. It’s been a tradition to celebrate Valentine’s Day with sweet treats, even in our schools. It’s a great time to try something new and refreshing. You can still treat your children at your KES […]
Many of us have a sweet tooth and love to enjoy dessert after our meals. While most desserts tend to be high in fats, sugars and calories, there are some desserts that we can treat ourselves to that are both nutritious and delicious. What makes this dessert recipe even better is that it can be […]
We all know how hard it can be to get fresh fruit and berries during the winter months. While we struggle with it in larger areas, it`s even more challenging in some of our remote and rural communities where we have KES Clubs. We always say that frozen and canned (if there are no sugars […]
Making healthy foods fun and exciting for kids can encourage them to choose healthier options more often. Sometimes children say they don’t like a particular food, but if offered in a different or creative way they may try it and like it! A while back, we shared this fun and delicious recipe with you. Many […]
Funding for Kids Eat Smart Foundation Newfoundland and Labrador is provided thanks to the generosity of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Corporate Partners, Service Organizations and our School Community. Every school year, schools raise over $1 million to support their Kids Eat Smart Clubs. Many KES Clubs do amazing work in their local communities […]
Allowing your child to help you cook and be a part of what’s being served at your home for dinner can be so valuable, it can embed values and skills that can last a lifetime. When children are exposed to cooking and preparing nutritious foods at a young age it will help them make better […]