{"id":1591,"date":"2025-02-07T19:23:59","date_gmt":"2025-02-07T19:23:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nkh-state-nkh-state.pantheonsite.io\/michigan\/?page_id=1591"},"modified":"2025-02-07T19:38:50","modified_gmt":"2025-02-07T19:38:50","slug":"no-kid-hungry-michigan-culinary-corner","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/state.nokidhungry.org\/michigan\/no-kid-hungry-michigan-culinary-corner\/","title":{"rendered":"No Kid Hungry Michigan Culinary Corner"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”239″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n
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Our team at No Kid Hungry Michigan has created this resource page with the intent to share resources for FNS Directors and staff to learn and implement fundamental cooking skills and knowledge into their programs. You can view Chef Jenn\u2019s video\u2019s below, as well as view a list of various scratch-cooking focused organizations and resources for your own use.<\/p>\n

Chef Jennifer Brower has over 35 years in culinary experience spending the last 22 years as a dedicated chef to K-12 schools around the Great Lakes Region.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Chef Jenn’s Training Videos for School Nutrition Professionals<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][tabbed_section style=”default” tab_change_animation=”fade” alignment=”left” spacing=”default” tab_color=”Accent-Color” vs_content_animation=”fade” vs_link_animation=”opacity” vs_navigation_alignment=”left” vs_navigation_width_2=”25%” vs_navigation_func=”default” vs_navigation_width=”regular” vs_navigation_spacing=”15px” vs_navigation_mobile_display=”visible” vs_tab_spacing=”5%”][tab icon_family=”none” title=”Equipment – Front of House \/ Service Line” id=”1738955822-1-73″ tab_id=”78bc518b-4a4a-7″][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Coolers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Add a commercial Air Screen Display cooler to your service lines for food safety, food marketing\/merchandising & versatility of offerings.<\/p>\n

Pass Through Units<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

These upright, reach-in units can be used on serving line to keep items stocked appropriately throughout service. There are even units with a glass door presentation side for students to grab and go!<\/p>\n

Hot and Cold Serving Tiles\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Keeping hot foods hot and cold foods cold has never been easier by utilizing serving tiles.<\/p>\n

Sandwich Slide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

A sandwich slide is a great way to keep portioned items hot and at the ready for students to grab throughout the service line.[\/vc_column_text][\/tab][tab icon_family=”none” tab_id=”dc06e8bd-9012-2″ title=”Equipment – Back of House \/ Cooking” id=”dd9d7195-ee6e-7″][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Intro \u2013 Equipment Wishlist Investment Series<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Meet Chef Jenn and hear an overview of the equipment series. An investment in good kitchen equipment can speed up cooking times and increase student satisfaction.<\/p>\n

Tilt Skillet\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hear how the versatile tilt skillet can be used for a variety of cooking applications, including steaming, searing, braising, and much more.<\/p>\n

Convection Oven\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Have an oven in your kitchen but you aren\u2019t sure how to make the most of it? Chef Jenn has a few tips for you! Length \u2013 6:37<\/p>\n

Combi Oven\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

A combi oven can be used for steaming baking, smoking, baking bread, and much more!<\/p>\n

Steam Kettle\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Steam kettles are commonly found in industrial kitchens and for good reason. Use this to make stock and soups, stews, pasta, and lots more.<\/p>\n

Bag and Sealer<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

For larger school districts that have a main production kitchen, you can utilize a bag and sealing system.<\/p>\n

Blast Chillers \u2013 High Volume Production Facilities<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Need to cool food down to safe temperatures quickly? A blast chiller can expedite the cooling process in a snap.<\/p>\n

Commercial Steame<\/strong>r<\/a><\/p>\n

Steaming is a cooking method that allows nutrients to be retained. You can steam via a commercial steamer, directly on a stovetop, or even in a tilt skillet!<\/p>\n