The Mix up – Institute of Child Nutrition

The Mix up – Institute of Child Nutrition

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The Mix up – Institute of Child Nutrition episodes

  • The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 32– Andrew Urbanetti

    Chef Andrew Urbanetti traded Harvard Law School's dining room for the school cafeterias of Boston — and he's never looked back. In this episode, recorded live at the 10th Farm to Cafeteria Conference, Andrew shares the story behind Boston Public Schools' new Central Kitchen, what it felt like when a student encountered whole-muscle turkey for the first time, and how his team is building trust with families through halal and kosher programs, local sourcing partnerships, and scratch cooking at scale. If you believe school food can be extraordinary, this one's for you.

    39 min
  • The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 31 – Shaping Student’s Relationship with Food
    On this episode of The Mix Up, Patrick Garmong sits down with Leah Botko, who shares her journey from starting in food service as a teen to leading school meal programs in Massachusetts—and now stepping into a new role in Old Orchard Beach, Maine.
    Leah reflects on career growth, mentorship, and the impact school nutrition leaders can have in shaping healthier, more engaging meals for students. Her story offers both inspiration and practical takeaways for anyone working in child nutrition.
    1 hr
  • The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 30 – Finding Purpose in School Nutrition with Leah Botko
    On this episode of The Mix Up, Patrick Garmong sits down with Leah Botko, who shares her journey from starting in food service as a teen to leading school meal programs in Massachusetts—and now stepping into a new role in Old Orchard Beach, Maine.
    Leah reflects on career growth, mentorship, and the impact school nutrition leaders can have in shaping healthier, more engaging meals for students. Her story offers both inspiration and practical takeaways for anyone working in child nutrition.
    56 min
  • The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 29 – Raising the Bar: Brittney Rodriguez
    In this episode of The Mix-Up, Chef Patrick Garmong chats with Chef Chela Cooper, the Regional Culinary Implementation Specialist for the USDA's FNS MARO Region at the Culinary Institute of Child Nutrition. Chef Chela shares her journey from growing up in a food-focused family in Kansas City to her groundbreaking role in child nutrition. The discussion delves into her passion for culinary education, her unique position at the Institute, and her efforts to enhance school nutrition programs. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about the power of food to nourish and educate!
    40 min
  • The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 28 – Andrew Marshall
    In this episode of The Mix-Up, Chef Patrick Garmong chats with Chef Chela Cooper, the Regional Culinary Implementation Specialist for the USDA's FNS MARO Region at the Culinary Institute of Child Nutrition. Chef Chela shares her journey from growing up in a food-focused family in Kansas City to her groundbreaking role in child nutrition. The discussion delves into her passion for culinary education, her unique position at the Institute, and her efforts to enhance school nutrition programs. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about the power of food to nourish and educate!
    46 min
  • The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 27– Chela Cooper
    In this episode of The Mix-Up, Chef Patrick Garmong chats with Chef Chela Cooper, the Regional Culinary Implementation Specialist for the USDA's FNS MARO Region at the Culinary Institute of Child Nutrition. Chef Chela shares her journey from growing up in a food-focused family in Kansas City to her groundbreaking role in child nutrition. The discussion delves into her passion for culinary education, her unique position at the Institute, and her efforts to enhance school nutrition programs. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about the power of food to nourish and educate!
    1 hr 14 min
  • The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 26– Kevin Jenkins
    We are honored to have chef Kevin Jenkins, Executive Chef at Garland ISD in Texas, on our latest episode of "The Mix Up"! Dive into an engaging conversation where Chef Kevin shares his culinary journey, innovative school meal programs.
    👉 Don’t miss out on Chef Kevin's insights and passion for creating nutritious and delicious meals for students. Tune in now and be inspired by his dedication to making a difference in the community!
    49 min
  • The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 25 – Nicholas Vedia
    Join Chef Patrick as he welcomes back Missy Poirier, the Nutrition Services Director of Jurupa Unified School District, for an insightful conversation about changing roles and advancing in the ranks of Child Nutrition Programs. Hear firsthand about Missy’s journey from district chef to her current role and gain valuable insights into the world of school nutrition. Don’t miss this exciting episode of our podcast!
    48 min
  • The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 24 – Patrick Kenneally
    Join Chef Patrick as he welcomes back Missy Poirier, the Nutrition Services Director of Jurupa Unified School District, for an insightful conversation about changing roles and advancing in the ranks of Child Nutrition Programs. Hear firsthand about Missy’s journey from district chef to her current role and gain valuable insights into the world of school nutrition. Don’t miss this exciting episode of our podcast!
    48 min
  • The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 23 – Jason Tepper
    Join Chef Patrick as he welcomes back Missy Poirier, the Nutrition Services Director of Jurupa Unified School District, for an insightful conversation about changing roles and advancing in the ranks of Child Nutrition Programs. Hear firsthand about Missy’s journey from district chef to her current role and gain valuable insights into the world of school nutrition. Don’t miss this exciting episode of our podcast!
    51 min

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