The Official Journal for the California Child Nutrition Professional
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PPooppppyy SSeeeeddss The Official Journal For The California Child Nutrition Professional CSNA • SPRING 2008 Volume 51• NO. 4 PRSRT STD US Postage PAID Permit #271 Tucson, AZ Poppy Seeds - The Official Journal of the Child Nutrition Professional SPRING 2008 CC oo nn tt ee nn tt ss VOLUME 51 NUMBER 4 REGULAR DEPARTMENTS CHAPTER AND SCHOOL NEWS 2 President’s Message 36 CSNA’s Judy Harlow is “Outstanding” By Lynnelle Grumbles, CSNA President By Sally Spero, Poppy Seeds Editor 6 Food Service Representative Message By Kellie Cervantes, CSNA Food Service Representative 55TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE - PALM SPRINGS 8 Retired, Recycled and Retread 37 2008 Conference Highlights By Arlene Pearson, Retired Past President 9 Editor’s Message By Sally Spero, Poppy Seeds Editor 2008 INDUSTRY SEMINAR 62 2008 Industry Seminar - Save the Date! 50 CSNA Board of Directors Santa Barbara - Fess Parker’s Doubletree Resort 53 Chapters and Presidents 54 CSNA Regular Membership Application 56 CSNA Sustaining Membership Application INSTALLATION 25 Save the Date 64 Master Calendar NUTRITION & NUTRITION EDUCATION 4 Want to Try Something New? Get Keen on Quinoa Basic American Foods ..................................................19 By Steve Baldwin, MS, RD, Hawthorn School District Bevles .............................................................................51 47 Thank You NAC Sponsors Buena Vista......................................................................3 CSNA & SNA Cal Neva.........................................................................23 12 Rhonda DeVaux Receives Director of Greatness Award California Restaurant Association. ..............................35 By Sally Spero, Poppy Seeds Editor Driftwood Dairy.............................................................25 24 Heart of the Program Award Economy Restaurant Fixtures......................................15 By Sally Spero, Poppy Seeds Editor FWE (Food Warming Equipment) .........................................21 24 CSNA Recognition Awards By Sally Spero, Poppy Seeds Editor Five Star Gourmet.........................................................61 24 California is “FAME-ous” GA Systems, Inc.......................................................................17 By Sally Spero, Poppy Seeds Editor Goldstar Foods.............................................................BC 24 Update From SNA By Jane Johnson, SNA West Region Director J&J Snack Foods ..........................................................29 26 Audrey Melikian Memorialized with Scholarship Fund Jenni-O ..........................................................................13 By Sally Spero, Poppy Seeds Editor J.O.Y. Foods, Inc........................................................IBC 28 Garden Bar Grant Winners Announced Kelloggs..........................................................................33 By Sally Spero, Poppy Seeds Editor 30 Golden Poppy Winners Announced Marketsmart...................................................................13 58 CSNA Members Win Awards Montague.........................................................................5 By Sally Spero, Poppy Seeds Editor Pierre Foods ...............................................................IFC 60 Kellie Cervantes Wins CSNA’s Louise Sublette Award Pro-Line Marketing.......................................................15 By Sally Spero, Poppy Seeds Editor 63 SCSNA Legislative Fundraiser Thank You Ralph Johnson...............................................................31 REWDCO - Alto Sham..................................................33 Same Day Ditributing, Inc............................................17 THIS & THAT S.A. Products .................................................................51 10 A Word Search to Keep You Sharp! By Arlene Pearson, Retired Past President San Diego Restaurant Supply .......................................11 34 Sudoku Puzzles Sysco San Diego. ...........................................................59 36 Sudoku Answers The Danielsen Company...............................................11 Index Advertiser’s Poppy Seeds Spring 2008 32 Photographers “Fuel Up Right with School Meals” By Sally Spero, Poppy Seeds Editor The JM Smucker Co .......................................................7 Utility Refrigerator ........................................................55 PPRESIDENTRESIDENT’’SS MMESSAGEESSAGE Lynnelle Grumbles, California School Nutrition Association President So long, farewell, auf Participated in the SB 12/965 Evaluation project; wiedersehen, au deau, adiós, Participated in the California Fresh Start evalua- aloha, shalom, ciao, sayonara, tion project; do svidanja, do videnia, hasta Successfully lobbied the California Legislature la vista, hej d?, goodbye. for a 6-cent increase in state reimbursement rates; Received a Specialty Crop Grant to give mini- As President, your term goes grants to our members to put Garden Bars in by so fast. You have all of schools; these plans, you try to imple- Sponsored the first annual CSBA Wellness ment them, you work like Conference and had many members present and crazy and then, suddenly it’s participate; over. You pass the command on to another and watch Geri Dee was named National Outstanding Food the ship sail away – without you….. Like sending Service Director of the Year by SNA; your youngest child off to college, which is some- Provided leadership training to chapter officers thing else I did this year. and leaders; Continued our State-to State Exchange Program Our Association is what you, the members, will make it to be. Some of you will step forward this next year with the state of Texas this year; as leaders and seek to improve or change your chap- Participated on an advisory committee to shape ter or the state association. CSNA needs you to do state regulations for SB12 and SB 965 (food and this work to sustain child nutrition programs in beverage nutrition standards bills). California. Keep the kids as the center of the program And those are just a few of the highlights….. and the center of your work and the center of the Association and all three will succeed and flourish in It’s been the honor of my life to be your President. I days to come. gave it everything that was in me to give. I’m grate- ful for the opportunity you gave me to serve. In a few Volunteer work is commonly done without thanks or weeks, at the end of May, I will conclude my respon- return on investment. When you step up as a leader, sibilities as President of CSNA, to once again understand that one night while you’re sleeping, a big become a regular member. Maybe I will actually get red target will become visibly evident on your upper to attend a whole break-out session at conference back. Keep telling yourself that thoughtful criticism again, and maybe sit in the back row at a general ses- and close scrutiny of those in leadership is an impor- sion if I want. I would like to take this opportunity tant part of a democratic society. Friends may walk to thank my Executive Committee members and away, take a pot shot at you, or treat you differently. Board members for the dedication and competence It’s just what happens when you’re willing to assume they have brought to their positions. a leadership role. Wear your armor, but still volun- teer, it’s worth it. No one could pay you enough to do the job for real. Here’s a few of the awesome things we accomplished together: Executive Committee and Board members now serve from June to June instead of January to January; Honored many CSNA members with awards and scholarships; Followed over 20 child nutrition-related bills through the state legislature; Worked with Miss California to promote school nutrition programs through school assemblies; 2 | Poppy Seeds -Spring 2008 Poppy Seeds - Spring 2008 | 3 WANTANT TTOO TRRYY SOMETHINGOMETHING NEWEW? GETET KEENEEN ONON QUINOAUINOA! By Steve Baldwin, MS, RD, Associate Poppy Seeds Editor When it comes to whole grains, I thought I had quinoa grows in dry, mountainous terrain. While heard of them all. Barley, millet, bulgur, wheat. most quinoa is imported from South America, it is Cracked wheat, wheat berries, rolled oats, oat groats. also cultivated on the high slopes of the Colorado Amaranth for goodness sakes. And then there was Rockies. quinoa. Quinoa’s durability may be attributed to a thick, bitter “What in the world is queen-oh-ah?” I asked my die- coating that discourages predators from eating its titian friend who suggested I try it. “It’s pronounced seeds while providing cover from the bright sunlight keen-wah,” she replied. Turns out quinoa is a nutri- at high altitudes. This coating, called saponin, is tional powerhouse, packed with such high levels of removed to make the grain palatable; store-bought nutrients, it makes other grains green with envy. It’s quinoa should be rinsed to remove any saponin the rare plant food (similar to soy beans), that pro- residue. Rinse the grain through a strainer until the vides a complete protein – one that contains all essen- water runs clear, then drain well. tial amino acids, the building blocks of protein in our bodies. Quinoa is roughly 16% protein, compared to Cook quinoa by simmering ½ cup grain with 1 cup of 8% for rice and 10% for millet. water, cooking until the grains are translucent and the germ (the inside of the grain) spirals out like a tail from each grain. This should take about 15 minutes. If you have a rice cooker, you can steam quinoa as well. Mix quinoa with vegetables and your favorite