Comments on: A successful Halloween and lunch line woes…

By: kellyrudnicki

kellyrudnicki — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:10:25 +0000

Liz, that is GREAT! Thanks all for your continued support!!

By: Liz

Liz — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:38:14 +0000

Speaking of store bought cookies vs. homemade. I tried to give Nick some Halloween Oreos a week or so ago and he turned his nose up at them. I was like dude these are one of the only safe store bought cookies I can buy for you at our grocery store. He requested your snickerdoodle cookies instead. So even a three year old knows homemade is way better than store bought.

Also I made your Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars for a Mom function I just went to and that recipe is SO EASY. Perhaps the easiest cookie I have ever made. Everyone loved them.

By: Jennifer B

Jennifer B — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:21:13 +0000

I like the idea of soy milk as an option for those with dairy allergies. I am beginning discussions with our Food Services folks and will suggest this for our dairy allergic friends. We have a ways to go.

By: Patty Y.

Patty Y. — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:25:16 +0000

Carla: I second Nic’s suggestion… we now only get Silk yogurt because it’s also “blended” and doesn’t use milk-based cultures. The Whole Foods here stocks them in all flavors, and a few large-chain grocery stores will carry them (but it depends on the area).

By: Jenny

Jenny — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:12:59 +0000

Kelly, that’s really a shame. I can envision how much your son enjoyed buying lunch with his friends and now to be denied it stinks. And you’re so right–ingredients labels are SO unreliable. So many people ask me for “safe” brands and that list is very small. I never know when a product will change.

However, you’re lucky in that you have an understanding lunch lady –she sounds like a gem.

I also agree soy milk is a great choice for the caf–of course some kids have other dietary restrictions like vegan or what about Kosher? Hope that one wins out at some point.

Keep up the good work at school–they need to hear from us or they won’t know what needs to be changed or updated.

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By: Nic

Nic — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:40:57 +0000

Carla: Have you tried Silk brand soy yogurt? It’s “blended” & doesn’t use milk-based cultures.

By: Kaisa Norwood

Kaisa Norwood — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:36:38 +0000

What school district are you in? We are only allowed to bring in store bought treats.

By: Carla

Carla — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:04:52 +0000

Good Luck Kelly – I’d be frustrated too we just started letting Charlie buy hot lunch once a week and I too can’t say enough great things about the individuals that run the cafeteria in his school. They bend over backwards and do so much to accomodate and ensure he has a great experience – and just like John he’s just thrilled to be able to do something “like the other kids.”

And O’Soy yogurt – dont’ even get me started – it’s the ONLY soy yogurt my son will eat b/c it’s the only “blended” one! No more yogurt for us!

By: Patty Y.

Patty Y. — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:49:23 +0000

Unfortunately, we DO have to check ingredients EVERY time, as you mentioned. When my son was a toddler, he enjoyed eating O’Soy brand soy yogurt. He ate it for a long time before he had an allergic reaction (thankfully mild) because they CHANGED their ingredients to use milk-based live cultures. !!!! I was appalled at the change, but it did teach me that even “safe” items need to be regularly checked. You go! I hope your son’s school will make favorable changes.

By: Jane

Jane — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:55:13 +0000

How frustrating! Why does it seem like it’s always one step forward two steps back.

By: Susan Weissman

Susan Weissman — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:07:59 +0000

Similarly – Our head chef also accomodates my son (this is his first year) and he warned me that once in while something like a Roland Brand bread product (just an example here) might change in iingredients without notification. This upsets the people who cook for our children as much as it does us….