April 2015

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national

origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C.

20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). Nutriservice is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Fun Food: Critters For more fun, critter-themed food go to:

https://www.pinterest.com/nutriservice/fun-

food-critters/

Ladybugs on a stick from californiaavocado.com

Veggie and hummus peacock snack from

creativekidsnacks.com

Baa Baa Black(berry) Sheep from

meetthedubiens.com

Workshop Calendar Tuesday, May 12, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Gold Hall corner of 450 North and Elm Hallsville, TX 75650

Thursday, May 14, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm First Baptist Church Learning Center (daycare is behind sanctuary) 801 E Main Whitehouse, TX 75791

Monday, May 18, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mid Cities Daycare Assoc. First Baptist of Hurst 1801 N. Norwood, Room A-205 Hurst, TX 76054

ANOTHER SATURDAY MINI-CONFERENCE: Need licensing hours? Get a full day of required annual training! Saturday, June 20, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Eunice Activity Center 1000 Eunice Street Arlington, TX 76010 (Registration is $15.00 and includes lunch.) Space is limited so please call Nutriservice to register for workshops.

For Home Daycare Providers Only Next months reimbursements mail date: May 15

For Centers Only Next months reimbursements mail date

if complete claim is in by the 4th: May 20

Rainbow Oatmeal Bar Found at superhealthykids.com

"Different colors in our fruits and veggies provide

different nutrients. So, why not give kids the

opportunity to eat a variety of colors of fruits and

veggies, all for breakfast!"

Make a big bowl of oatmeal (yay! whole grains!) and

separate into single servings. Prepare bowls (or a

muffin tin) of fruit. Help the kids scoop their own fruit,

so they can choose what interests them.

We love letting kids have healthy options, and an

opportunity to eat and taste a variety of foods!

Some great oatmeal add-in suggestions: strawberries,

raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, grapes, plums,

raisins, bananas, apples, nuts, kiwi, lime, honeydew,

peaches, cantaloupe, oranges, carrots, mango,

pumpkin, lemon, grapefruit, papaya, apricots.

Let us know what add-in's you have at your Rainbow

Oatmeal Bar!

Recipe: Italian Quinoa Salad with Basil Oil Found at foodmatters.tv. Originally from The Healthy Cook by Dan Churchill.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup quinoa

cup sundried tomatoes

100g Danish feta

cup pine nuts

Dressing

1 bunch fresh basil

Juice of 1/2 lemon

Pinch of salt

100ml olive or grape seed oil

METHOD

1. In a medium saucepan add the quinoa along with 1 cup of water. Bring to the boil then turn heat down to a simmer for 10 - 12 minutes, or until quinoa opens. Set aside to cool.

2. Bring a saucepan of water to boil and drop 3/4 of the basil leaves in for 20 seconds.

3. Drain in a colander and run under cold water for 1 minute so that it doesn't continue to change color. Alternatively you can sit the colander in a bowl of iced water.

4. Put the basil leaves in a tea towel and roll it up. Ring out excess moisture by twisting then place in a blender with the salt and lemon juice. Turn blender on and gradually add the oil until it all combines, set aside.

5. Dry roast the pine nuts in a small frypan on high heat for 1 - 2 minutes or until golden.

6. Turn quinoa saucepan upside down over a mixing bowl and allow to freely pour out. If it is struggling come out, be gentle and use a spoon to release. You dont want to mix the quinoa too much otherwise it will bruise and become stodgy.

7. Gently fold in tomatoes, pine nuts, feta and remaining basil into the quinoa.

8. Transfer to a serving dish, top with extra pine nuts and pour over the basil oil.