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Kitchen Counter Conversations
Thank you for participating in the March 2026 edition of Kitchen Counter Conversations:Fueling Success Through Nutrition Policy & Celebration. You can find the recording, as well as the resources discussed during the webinar, in the links below.
These resources were discussed in the webinar:
Please log this hour of attendance as Professional Development for the year.
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Join us in person for a day filled with learning and delicious food. This event will focus on the latest updates in meal patterns, with special emphasis on reducing added sugars. Our culinary training will provide hands-on experience and tips for creating delicious recipes that fit the meal pattern's dietary specifications.
No cost to register!
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North Dakota School Nutrition Professionals:
If you were unable to attend in October or November we hope to see you this spring!
North Dakota School Nutrition Professionals who complete this training will earn a $75 incentive payment as a thank you for participating. Their districts will then be eligible to apply for an equipment subgrant of up to $5,000 to support program implementation.
We are hosting our Added Sugar Intensive & Culinary Training two final times. This is an all-day training starting at 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Pick either April 8, in Wahpeton OR May 6 in Jamestown.
South Dakota School Nutrition Professionals:
We are hosting our Reducing Added Sugar Intensive & Culinary Training at Tri-Valley School District, in Colton, South Dakota.
Please join us for ONE of the culinary training sessions held April 17, 2026. The Added Sugar Intensive course will be available in a virtual format and serve as a prerequisite to the culinary experience. Upon registration, a representative from ND Team Nutrition will reach out with information regarding the online learning platform: North Dakota Educational Hub.
April Kitchen Counter Conversations
Join us for our April Kitchen Counter Conversation focused on Recipe Standardization for School Kitchens!
Standardized recipes are the backbone of successful school meal programs. In this session, we’ll talk about how to create, adjust, and document recipes so they deliver consistent quality, accurate meal pattern crediting, and predictable yields every time they’re served.
Whether you're updating old favorites or adding new menu items, this conversation will help you build recipes that work every time—no surprises on service day.
🕒 Time: 2 p.m. CDT
Bring your questions, and your favorite recipes. We’ll see you at the Kitchen Counter!
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NDDPI Child Nutrition and Food Distribution
Main Office:
600 E. Boulevard Ave, Dept 201
Bismarck, ND 58505
PHONE: 701-328-2294 or 888-338-3663
FAX: 701-328-9566
Email: dpicnfd@nd.gov
Mayville Office:
14 Main St E, Mayville, ND 58257
PHONE: 701-788-8901 or 888-788-8901
Website: https://www.nd.gov/dpi/districtsschools/child-nutrition-and-food-distribution
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