Looking for quick tips on some of the CACFP's hottest topics? Our nutrition education specialist, Isabel Ramos-Lebron, MS, RDN, LD, is here to help! Be sure to follow us on Instagram or on Facebook for more tips, recipes and resources! You can also find our Meal Pattern Minute Playlist on YouTube.
Meal Pattern Minute: Apple Cider Juice
Is apple cider juice creditable in the CACFP?
Meal Pattern Minute: Brown Rice Noodles
Are brown rice noodles creditable in the CACFP?
Meal Pattern Minute: Second Servings in Family Style Dining
Can second servings be claimed for reimbursement in family style dining?
Meal Pattern Minute: Popped Sorghum
Is popped sorghum creditable in the CACFP?
Meal Pattern Minute: Crediting Tempeh
How does tempeh credit in the CACFP?
Meal Pattern Minute: Tempeh
Is tempeh creditable in the CACFP?
Meal Pattern Minute: Queso Fresco
Is queso fresco creditable in the CACFP?
Meal Pattern Minute: Gluten-Free Whole Grains
Are there any grains that are both gluten free and whole grain-rich?
Meal Pattern Minute: Gluten
What is gluten?
Meal Pattern Minute: Plantains
Are plantains credited as a fruit or a vegetable in the CACFP?
Meal Pattern Minute: CACFP Funds for a Garden
Can CACFP funds be used for supplies for an edible garden?
Meal Pattern Minute: Sourcing Local Foods
Where can local foods be sourced to serve in the CACFP?
Meal Pattern Minute: Rhubarb
Does rhubarb credit as a fruit or a vegetable in the CACFP?
Meal Pattern Minute: Verifying CN Labels
How do you know if a CN Label is still valid?
Meal Pattern Minute: Preventing Cross-Contact
How can cross-contact be prevented when serving participants with allergies?
Meal Pattern Minute: Cross-Contact
What is cross-contact?
Meal Pattern Minute: Cross-Contamination
What is cross-contamination and how can we create safe food preparation environments?
Meal Pattern Minute: The Danger Zone
In terms of food safety, what is the “danger zone?”