< Previous30 When people think about their elementary school experience, they often think of math or reading. Perhaps they have fond memories of a favourite teacher or field trip, or even the fun they had at recess. It’s unlikely that someone’s first recollection of elementary school would be a breakfast program, but for many of the students at Giles Campus French Immersion Public School, our morning breakfast program is one of their favourite parts of the day and ensures that students get off to the best start possible. Every morning, students are greeted in the hallway by a Giles staff member offering selections from the breakfast cart. There is always a grain (bagel, granola bar, melba toast, biscuit), a protein (cheese, yogurt, hummus), and a fruit. But one of the most popular options each morning is the Mini Munchies® bag from Pure Flavor®. On Mondays, students are always excited to see whether the bag will bring multi-coloured or red tomatoes, a cucumber, or a mini pepper. FULL BELLY FULL EFFORT MOVEMENT WITH MINI MUNCHIES ® POCO AURORA MEL BROWN Principal, Giles Campus French Immersion Public School FORMATS COMMODITY AVAILABILITY 4 oz | 12 oz Tomatoes | Peppers | Cucumbers Year-round31 Several students choose two bags each morning, one for breakfast and second for them to enjoy at lunch time. While we offer ranch dressing and hummus as accompa- niments, most of our students prefer the veggies just as they are – straight from the Pure Flavor® greenhouses. As a French Immersion school, we are always looking for opportunities to engage “en français” in real-life situations. Our breakfast program provides students with a fantastic opportunity to “order breakfast” in our target language. At the breakfast stations, we have useful vocabulary posted “Est-ce que je peux avoir...?” (May I have...) or “J’aimerais essayer . . .” (I would like to try...) so that students have the necessary language at their fingertips. While some of our fruit and grain options may change, our Condors have certainly mastered the vocabulary for “les tomates”, “les concombres” and “les poivrons”, since they have been selecting these options from Pure Flavor® since they started donating several years ago. Prior to the implementation of our Breakfast Program, our school ran a morning snack program, with bins arriving to classrooms for the morning break around 10am. We recognized that many in our school community were leaving for school before 8am, and often without breakfast. By shifting our program to morning entry, we noticed an almost immediate decrease in disciplinary issues, and the ability for students to remain in class with a more sustained focus on the lesson at hand. It was around that time that we created the movement #FullBellyFullEffort, to reinforce that with the opportunity to begin their day with a nutritious breakfast, students give the effort they need for a successful day at school. JUNO BUMBLE ORIANA LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR ADOPT-A-SCHOOL PROGRAM Pure Flavor® has continued to accommodate our program for more than four years and are an example of a true community partner. They are very much a part of our #FullBellyFullEffort movement at Giles Campus, and we are extremely grateful for the continued generosity of Pure Flavor®. We simply couldn’t run our program without them.32 #SNACKHEALTHY ON SUMMER VACATION! Cucumber Sandwich Sushi is a fun way to serve sandwiches and is perfect as a healthy snack. The creaminess from the labneh combined with the crunchiness from Uno Bites™ Nano Cucumbers make this recipe a one-of-a-kind healthy snack that kids will devour! 10 mineasy4 SEE THE RECIPE School’s out for summer and with the kids home all day, the requests for snacks could be just about endless!! Keep them on track this summer and make sure the fridge is stocked with fresh, healthy produce that they can just grab and enjoy! Better yet try making some of these simple recipes with them so that they can be ready when hunger hits! CUCUMBER SANDWICH SUSHI 33 MELON SKEWERS KID-FRIENDLY SNACK BOARD Melon skewers are an easy idea for kids - healthy and delicious, they make a refreshing snack! Snack boards for kids make a great lunch or snack. Including some whole grain pita or crackers provides carbohydrates and the cheese adds protein and fat. Include a variety of vegetables and fruit for antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fiber. 15 mineasy5 SEE THE RECIPE SEE THE RECIPE 15 min easy 2-4When it comes to making your organic choice, it’s important that you select products from growers you trust. Pure Flavor® Certified Organic greenhouse grown vegetables meet the strict USDA guidelines, ensuring what you buy is truly organic. Our crisp Organic Long English Cucumbers are just part of a full line of Certified Organic products that are grown with sustainable greenhouse technology for your family to enjoy. The extremely high water content in our Cucumbers are perfect to aid in hydration, plus they taste amazing so your family will be asking for them! High in Iron and Vitamin K, Organic Long English Cucumbers are full of important nutrients that your body needs to Live Deliciously®! Iron aids in energy production, gene regulation, and your body’s natural detoxification process. So, with every bite you take, you are nourishing and taking care of your body – it’s a WIN-WIN! The fresh flavor of our Organic Long English Cucumbers is perfect on their own, however we’ve come up with a few delicious recipes to take the flavor even further! 34 Choose Organic! A Look at Long English Cucumbers ORGANIC VERMICELLI SALAD ORGANIC CUCUMBER SUSHI SPIRALS 15 mineasy2 30 mineasy4 A refreshing main made with unique flavors that can be prepared in minutes. These Cucumber Sushi Spirals takes everything good about Greek salad and wraps it up in an Organic Long English Cucumber sushi-style spiral. SEE RECIPE SEE RECIPE ORGANICS 35ORGANICS SEE RECIPE SEE RECIPE ROAST SALMON WITH TOMATO PEACH SALSA 45 minmedium4-6 Citrus infused salmon, grilled on a cedar plank, and served with fresh tomato and peach salsa. ORGANIC TOMATO CHIMICHURRI CROSTINI Crostini topped with Organic Juno® Bites Red Grape Tomatoes, goat cheese and turkey with a chimichurri pesto are the perfect appetizer! 36 15 mineasy12Explore Our Full Line of Certified Organic Products! LEARN MORE 37C A M P D E LI C I O U S L Y T H I S S U M M E R 38From fresh healthy snacks to camp-ready recipes, we’ve got you covered! Recipes rich in fresh vegetables are a great way to enjoy the most flavor with the least amount of work. From make-ahead salads and sides, to great ideas for on the grill, spending time in the great outdoors can still mean enjoying gourmet flavors. Cooking while at camp can be easy, delicious, and nutritious when you pack fresh ingredients and prepare the right recipes. The trick is to keep it simple: pack only the ingredients that will bring each meal the most flavor, while of course keeping it super healthy. 39 EXPLORE CAMP COOKING! Next >