The path to Kevin Shaw opening Coastal Mist Fine Chocolate and Desserts took many turns over the course of his career. From working in restaurants at age 13 and holding an apprenticeship in Salzburg, Austria in his 20s, Shaw found himself in the corporate world as a district general manager for a large foodservice and facilities management company and working at a pastry school along the way. Add...
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With a district of 2,600 students at six sites within five square miles, Greendale Schools in Greendale, Wis. have a lot to focus on — from academics and sports to the school meal program that serves students each day. The high school kitchen serves as a satellite location to prepare breakfast and lunch primarily for the elementary and high school, with some support provided to the middle school.
K-12 kitchens focused on semi-scratch and scratch cooking can gain several advantages, including greater control over ingredients and the ability to provide menu items with more fresh fruits and vegetables. But with these advantages comes the need to pay increased attention to food safety.
