My Food Pledge

I pledge to...

• I will provide the freshest foods for your child.  I go shopping each week, so the food provided is never more than a week old.
• I will not serve frozen chicken nuggets, frozen fish sticks, and fried corn dogs.  Instead I make homemade breaded chicken tenders, fresh salmon or breaded tilapia fillets, and homemade whole wheat corn dog muffins.  If I am short on time, I would rather serve your child a sandwich than frozen unhealthy foods.
• I purchase Organic Annie's brand Macaroni and Cheese products (NOT Kraft or Velveeta).
• I will not serve anything from a can (with the exception of black beans, and canned tomato products).  All fruit is fresh (with the exception of applesauce or the occasional frozen fruit for smoothies)!  All vegetables are either fresh or frozen.
• Although peas, corn, and carrots are great, your child will be offered a wide variety of fruits and vegetables.   I serve kale, Brussels sprouts, beets, asparagus, sweet potatoes, and much more!
• All casseroles that require a can of Campbell's soup products are made instead with a homemade soup recipe.
• Tacos and all taco flavored dishes are made with a homemade taco seasoning.
• All ground beef is bought from Von Hanson's.
• All hot dogs purchased are uncured.
• All bread is whole wheat.
• All breakfast and lunch recipes that require flour are made with 100% whole wheat flour (Bob's Red Mill brand).