tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041351940135831902.post2715431049120219880..comments2024-02-13T17:18:33.498-05:00Comments on Better D.C. School Food: What's for Lunch: Starch, starch, starchEd Bruskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12217850970833353800noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041351940135831902.post-33261090854210084732010-09-10T12:54:03.942-04:002010-09-10T12:54:03.942-04:00Yes I do, Ed...though at the moment it doesn't...Yes I do, Ed...though at the moment it doesn't really have legs; it's mostly school administrators who seem more interested in marketing the status quo than in change. We're pretty far behind the times in IL - but parental concerns on this issue are becoming quite powerful!<br /><br />At the very least, our schools have an excellent PE program, recess, encourage kids to walk or bike to school, and keep their play equipment maintained - so on that front, we're doing pretty well.Michele Hayshttp://quipstravailsandbraisedoxtails.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041351940135831902.post-24949979851812426262010-09-10T09:39:12.534-04:002010-09-10T09:39:12.534-04:00Michele, do you belong to the local wellness commi...Michele, do you belong to the local wellness committee?Ed Bruskehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12217850970833353800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041351940135831902.post-33173254702765891972010-09-10T08:45:28.804-04:002010-09-10T08:45:28.804-04:00;-) - that's a whole story in and of itself (I...;-) - that's a whole story in and of itself (I do have a blog where I discuss food policy - have been impressed in general with programs in the DC Metro area.) <br /><br />I live in a suburb of Chicago (so, not far from Mrs. Q.) My first move was to stop by school at lunchtime with a camera: to make a long story short, I was prevented from taking pictures. <a href="http://www.janschakowsky.org/news/chicago-tribune-school-lunches-push-healthier-foods-faces-barriers" rel="nofollow"> I found another way to get attention,</a> though: and shortly after that, District 65 in Evanston agreed to post their own pictures on their website: unfortunately, they haven't posted yet for this year.Michele Hayshttp://quipstravailsandbraisedoxtails.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041351940135831902.post-78349725270899705452010-09-09T13:27:56.197-04:002010-09-09T13:27:56.197-04:00You're right, Michele. I could write myself ri...You're right, Michele. I could write myself right out of a job if they continue to make improvements here in D.C. I keep hearing horror stories like yours. Why don't you start a blog and post the pictures so we can see what it looks like?Ed Bruskehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12217850970833353800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041351940135831902.post-24469435795418559292010-09-09T12:40:39.426-04:002010-09-09T12:40:39.426-04:00Ed, I keep looking at your lunches and thinking th...Ed, I keep looking at your lunches and thinking that I'd be satisfied with most of them - you should see what kids in the Midwest get for lunch! There is always room for improvement and transparency, though, so keep up the good blogging! <br /><br />I'll take your starchy baked potato lunch over our pancake, syrup, "potato rounds" (bake-fried hash browns) OJ, cheese stick, and Goldfish cookies any day. Or our other starch-buster: A cheese-filled breadstick, sugary yogurt, a pack of cookies, canned fruit and (at least!) fresh sanded carrots.Michele Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18126354869695851890noreply@blogger.com