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CONGRATULATIONS CHEF TED AND KOHLER’S LUNCH PROGRAM

The Lunch Box Project has named Ted Weidman, (Chef Ted), February’s “School Food Hero” thanks to the recommendation of Kohler Public School administrator, Susan Jaberg. The Lunch Box Project is an organization that believes all children must have access to healthy food to grow their bodies, minds and future; it maintains a web-based portal with […]

Food Service News: 2009 Top 25 Corporate Chefs

Bruce Taher, founder and CEO of Taher Inc., a foodservice management company based in Minnetonka, loves the chefs that work for him-particularly those on his Chef Council, a group of about a dozen chefs that are charged with maintaining and influencing the company’s extensive menu database. It’s a well-traveled group that’s coveted by many in […]

Celebrating Thanksgiving at Lawrence Technological University

More than 300 students joined in the Lawrence Tech Thanksgiving celebration held at Café Lawrence on November 23. The event was organized by the Dean of Students Office, the English as a Second Language program, and Taher Campus Dining. The tradition was started more than 10 years ago for international students. Last year the invitation […]

Houston Schools go Fresh & Local for Food Service

Taher employee Benali Habbas prepares broccoli Friday for the Houston school’s lunch program in Houston, Minn. Houston elementary and high schools run to the lunch line every day to see what’s to eat. But this year, something different is on the menu: fresh fruits and vegetables. The Houston Public School district hired Taher, a food […]

Back to the Basics for a Better Diet

Chef Brian presents the virtues of tomatoes at Café Lawrence. Taher’s Corporate Chef Brian Renz explains the virtues of tomatoes during his presentation at Café Lawrence on Sept. 28 on how to prepare healthier meals. He talked about the basics of food shopping and demonstrated some cutting-edge culinary techniques that students can use to prepare […]

Fish First with Executive Chef Matt Quist

Chef Matt at the Minnesota Zoo On October 1 Matt Quist , Executive Chef, Alaska Eatery & Glacier Bar, joined local celebrity chefs as they prepared delicious and sustainable gourmet ocean and freshwater dishes, complemented with fine wines, music, and a buffet. Matt prepared Alaskan Seafood Chowder garnished with a Herb Salad and Animal Crackers. […]

Changing the Look of School Lunch One Tray at a Time

For students at Concord Community Schools, lunch looks very different. We often think of school lunch as cardboard pizza and grey green beans, but for students at Concord Community Schools, lunch looks very different. Over the past year, students have enjoyed fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables as part of their school lunch. In the […]

Houston Schools go Fresh & Local for Food Service

Taher employee Benali Habbas prepares broccoli Friday for the Houston school’s lunch program in Houston, Minn. Houston elementary and high schools run to the lunch line every day to see what’s to eat. But this year, something different is on the menu: fresh fruits and vegetables. The Houston Public School district hired Taher, a food […]

TASTE of ART Fundraiser

Bringing Food And Art Together!   American Culinary Chefs from all over town came together and gave their time and talents at the Doubletree Hotel, Sunday SEPT 13 at the TASTE of ART Fundraiser. (left) EXEC CHEF Chris Dwyer at the DOUBLETREE shows Guest Chef from TIMBERLODGE STEAK HOUSE, Corporate Chef Tim Ristow, one of […]

Program supplies fresh produce from Jackson-area farms to students

by Claire Cummings | Jackson Citizen Patriot Thursday September 10, 2009 First-grader Calvin Cunningham sat down in the Northeast Elementary School cafeteria Wednesday with a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, raisins, pears, vanilla milk and brightly colored cherry tomatoes and broccoli. Yes, broccoli. “What? I like them!” said Calvin, 6. “I like broccoli. I do.” […]