N. Fayette Students Sample Squash Fries
Posted: January 5, 2012
In December, FoodCorps service member and FFI Resource Contact, Leah Chapman conducted a cafeteria taste-test at West Union Elementary. Chapman worked with Food Service Director, Carol Stanbrough to find a creative use of excess butternut squash. Chapman made "squash fries" for students to sample.
Chapman spoke to students about squash fries. She told students the fries were made out of butternut squash, a food they helped grow in their school garden.
Chapman did an informal vote to see if students would eat the fries if they were served for school lunch. The majority of the students, especially the 4th-5th grade students liked them. The fries, which were roasted with cinnamon, nutmeg and a little salt, were sweet.
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