With the school year winding down, it’s now time to think about emptying out your KES Cupboards and Fridges for the summer months. First, you should consider emptying the cupboards of all items that will not hold over the next few months. See some tips below for emptying those cupboards. Here are some suggestions that […]
With school winding down for the year, some KES Clubs like to host a special year end breakfast celebration for their students and supporters. Some clubs like to invite their community supporters, volunteers, and teachers to thank them for all they have given throughout the school year. Pick a morning over the next 2 weeks […]
This is an all time favorite of kids as the weather gets nicer, and especially during the summer. It’s great to have for breakfast or for a snack on those warm summer days. This is also a nice recipe to try at your KES Club during your year end celebrations. It’s a great recipe with […]
This is a great recipe to try at your Kids Eat Smart Club this month. Prepare the french toast ahead of time and get the kids involved in putting the fruit and french toast on the sticks. You will be amazed by how excited the kids get over fruit and french toast – just for […]
Nothing says summer more then a fresh and fruit salad. Sometimes whole fruits are less likely to be eaten by younger children, while older students and youth prefer to grab a whole banana or an apple. To encourage all students to enjoy fruits at their KES Clubs, try making a simple fruit salad. It’s great for […]
Kabobs are always a hit at our Kids Eat Smart Clubs. Adding anything on a stick, for some reason, always gets kids excited. It allows for an easy grab and go menu item as well. Many of our KES Clubs serve fruit and cheese each day – so why not try the added feature of […]
Muffins are always a great breakfast for kids. They are easy to grab and go and are a delicious start to the day. This recipe is great because it also includes fruit. Sometimes kids are more likely to try new fruit when it is served in a different way. These muffins, can be served with […]
The key to smart snacking is having foods prepared in times when you and your family are busy and on the go. Having snack items easily accessible and ready to grab while you’re going out the door is important. These snack ideas also make great “Grab and Go” breakfasts for our Kids Eat Smart Clubs. Here […]
Eggs are a great way to start the day! Eggs are a great source of protein and provide key nutrients such as iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin B12 and folate. Many of our KES Clubs are able to serve eggs on a regular basis and kids love them. Egg wraps are definitely […]
Many families will be hitting the road this weekend to kick off the summer season (hopefully)! For many in our province; it’s the first weekend to get back up to the cabin or back up to the trailer to enjoy the outdoors. Snacking on the run can always be a challenge when looking for healthy […]