Posted by Colleen Curtis on April 3, 2013
First Lady Michelle Obama is once again challenging America’s most creative junior chefs to put their talents to good use and whip up some delicious lunchtime recipes.
Posted by Colleen Curtis on April 2, 2013
On Monday, the South Lawn of the White House was a hub of activity as more than 30,000 came to play at the annual Easter Egg Roll. Activities included dancing, reading, cooking demonstrations, and lots of opportunities to get moving, with top athletes and performers helping kids learn how to make healthy choices. Take a look at some of the highlights:
See more videos from the event:
Posted by Bill Yosses, White House Pastry Chef on April 2, 2013
Every child who attended the 2013 Easter Egg Roll was able to snack on a juicy fresh apple, which are always popular at the White House -- eaten raw or cooked using any of these preparations, which White House Pastry Chef Bill Yosses and his team also demonstrated yesterday.
Baked Apples with Blue Cheese and Figs
4 apples
1 tablespoon canola or safflower oil
1 tablespoon sweet wine or port
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup chopped dried figs (or raisins).
Preparation
Posted by Colleen Curtis on April 2, 2013
Ed. Note: This is a cross post from WhiteHouse.gov. You can find the original post here.
The First Family today welcomed more than 30,000 guests to the South Lawn for the 135th annual White House Easter Egg Roll. This year's theme, "Be Healthy, Be Active, Be You" was inspired by Let's Move!, and the day's fun included numerous opportunities for the young guests to get moving, from the traditional Egg Roll to the Eggtivity Zone, an obstacle course where players and coaches from professional sports teams taught kids how to play sports and showed them easy, fun ways to stay active and fit.
Chef Anne Burell shares her recipe for Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe Pesto & Sausage at the 2013 White House Easter Egg Roll.
Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe Pesto & Sausage
Serves: 4 to 6
Time: about 30 minutes
Chef Katie Chin showed guests at the 2013 White House Easter Egg Roll how to make these Thai Chicken Lettuce Cups.
Serves 4
Ingredients:
Posted by B. Smith on April 1, 2013
Chef B. Smith showed guests at the 2013 White House Easter Egg Roll how to make her Southern Syle Mixed Fruit Soup.
Ingredients:
6oz blueberries
6oz blackberries
2 pears
9 strawberries
1 cup orange juice
1tbsp basil
1tbsp ginger
Directions:
Posted by Kasie Coccaro on April 1, 2013
Today, the President and First Lady will host more than 30,000 people from all 50 states on the South Lawn of the White House for the 135th annual Easter Egg Roll. The curated live stream (above) is new this year, and features historic facts about egg rolls past and will highlight select events throughout the day.
Posted by Joan Shorter, Director of Food & Nutrition Services, Prince George’s County Public Schools on March 30, 2013
When the new school meal pattern rules were released as part of the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act, I knew Prince George’s County Schools (PGCPS) were ready. In fact, our district food service program has been serving healthier choices for years. Our kids have embraced the healthier fare and parents have also fully supported our menu choices. And at PGCPS we pay special attention to breakfast—hands-down the most important meal of the day. It gives our students energy to start their day equipped and ready to learn.
Posted by Steve Watson, Southeast Regional Office Public Affairs, Food and Nutrition Service on March 30, 2013
Farm to School is an important ingredient in the recipe for successful school meals in Lamar County, Mississippi.
