K-12 Culinary Connection

26/02/2026

Lunch at Horatio Schools!

It was a delicious day in the Lion’s Den as the team served up a freshly prepared, scratch-cooked menu for students!

🍽️ Homemade Chicken Spaghetti
🥪 Italian Wrap
🥗 Fresh Salad Bar
🟩 Seasoned Green Beans
🍐 Diced Pears & Fresh Fruit Variety
🧄 Warm Garlic Breadstick
🥛 Variety of Milk

Nothing beats comfort food made with heart! Great job Horatio Lions!

26/02/2026

Fruit of the Month at Camden Fairview School District!
Students at Ivory School got to sample Pineapple Teriyaki Fried Rice, and it was a hit!

Chef Tory stopped by to share this sweet-and-savory dish featuring our Fruit of the Month — pineapple. Students were excited to explore a new flavor combination, and many came back for seconds!

We love giving our kids opportunities to try new foods, learn about ingredients, and discover healthy favorites. 💛

24/02/2026

Say hello to another beautifully prepared lunch from Smackover-Norphlet School District !
This lunch featured:
🍗 Baked Chicken
🍞 Roll
🥗 Garden Salad with Ranch
🍍 Pineapple Chunks
🫘 Baked Beans
🍊 Fresh Orange Slices

We love seeing the care and heart our staff put into every plate. Thank you to the Smackover Child Nutrition team for continuing to serve students with a smile and setting the bar high every single day!

24/02/2026

There’s nothing better than seeing smiling faces in the cafeteria! 😄
Magnolia School District K-center served up another nutritious and delicious lunch recently, and our students were all smiles as they picked up their trays.

On the menu:
🍗 Country Fried Steak with Gravy
🥔 Mashed Potatoes
🥗 Fresh Salad
🍑 Peaches
🥛 Cold Milk

Our Child Nutrition team works hard every day to make sure students enjoy meals that are warm, balanced, and served with care. Thank you, Magnolia staff, for creating a welcoming atmosphere and making lunchtime a moment students look forward to! 🐾

24/02/2026

Mardi Gras at Drew Central School District !
Our team loved helping Drew Central Schools celebrate with a festive Louisiana-inspired menu. Students enjoyed Jambalaya Pasta, Red Beans and rice, seasoned wedges, broccoli florets, fresh fruit, pineapple tidbits, and a sweet King Cake cinnamon roll to round out the celebration.

We’re proud of the Drew Central Nutrition Program staff for creating such a fun and delicious experience for students. Great food + great presentation = great memories!

19/02/2026

Mardi Gras Flavor at Warren School District !

Warren High School brought the taste of Louisiana to the cafeteria this week with a festive Mardi Gras celebration—and the menu did NOT disappoint!

The cafeteria team served up:
🍲 Homemade Chicken & Sausage Gumbo
🍝 Jambalaya Pasta — a crowd-pleasing twist on a Cajun classic
🎂 King Cake Cinnamon Rolls — sweet, colorful, and perfect for Fat Tuesday

Students had plenty of delicious options, and the celebration brought lots of smiles (and full bellies!).

Amazing job to the WHS cafeteria staff for making Mardi Gras extra special this year! 💚💛💜

19/02/2026

Geaux lumberjacks!

Let the good times roll at WHS! 💜💛💚

Our amazing WHS cafeteria ladies brought a little taste of Louisiana to campus today by celebrating Mardi Gras with our students! They served up delicious jambalaya and gumbo, and it was a hit!

We are so thankful for the hard work they put in to make lunch fun, festive, and full of flavor for our Lumberjacks. It’s just one more way we’re at Warren High School! 🧡🖤

18/02/2026

Fruit of the Month + Valentine’s Sweet Treats at Warren School District!

Chef Tory visited Warren Middle School for a special Fruit of the Month event featuring PINEAPPLE! 🍍

Students had the chance to sample Teriyaki Pineapple Fried Rice — a sweet and savory dish that highlighted our featured fruit in a fun new way!

And on the regular lunch menu, students enjoyed:
🌭 Bacon Cheddar Dog or 🔥 Hot & Spicy Chicken Sandwich
🍟 Twister Fries
🥣 Baked Beans
🍐 Fresh Fruit Variety & Diced Pears
🍓 Strawberry Sweetheart Shortbread Cup
🥛 White or Chocolate Milk

🍍 Fun Fact: A pineapple isn’t just one fruit — it’s actually made up of 100–200 tiny berries that grow together around a central core. Each “eye” you see on the outside started as its own flower!

18/02/2026

Lamar School District Celebrated Fat Tuesday in Style!

Lamar Schools brought the Mardi Gras spirit to the cafeteria this week with a menu full of bold, Louisiana-inspired flavor!

Students enjoyed:
🍲 Chicken & Sausage Gumbo
🥪 Pork Rib Sandwich
🍚 Red Beans & Rice
🧄 Garlic Breadsticks
🥗 Fresh Salad Bar & Mixed Vegetables
🍍 Fresh Fruit Variety
🥛 White or Chocolate Milk

Great job, Lamar Cafeteria team, for making Fat Tuesday both festive and delicious!

18/02/2026

Taste Test + Fat Tuesday Fun at Dumas Middle School! 🎭

Chef Tory brought the flavor to Dumas Middle School yesterday for a special Taste Test & Fat Tuesday Celebration.

Students sampled:
✨ Creamy Spinach Dip
✨ Lemon Pontchartrain Potatoes
✨ Blackened Chicken Alfredo Flatbread

The reviews? Let’s just say several students asked if Chef Tory could come back every day!

Alongside the celebration, students enjoyed today’s lunch featuring:
🍔 Grilled Chicken Sandwich
🍟 Crinkle Cut Fries
🥗 All-American Finishing Bar
🥣 Baked Beans
🍎 Fresh Apple
🥛 White or Chocolate Milk

We love bringing new flavors to Dumas Public School District

17/02/2026

Happy Valentines Drew Central Nutrition Program

17/02/2026

💋❤️Dermott’s KISS Day = A Huge Success! ❤️💋

Dermott Public Schools' annual KISS Day (Kids Invite Someone Special) was full of smiles and Cajun flavor!

Chef Tory and the staff brought the heat with a delicious Chicken & Sausage Gumbo, red beans & rice, potato wedges, whole kernel corn, fresh fruit, milk and king cake cinnamon rolls!

It was a special day of great food and even better memories. Way to go, Dermott team!