Nourish Local Food Lunch Toolkit

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Local Food Lunch Toolkit

Healthy, delicious, easy-to-make recipes for Nova Scotia schools and families

The land on which we feed our families is in Mi’kma’ki We respect the Mi’kmaq Peoples’ stewardship of these lands and waters, which support out ability to nourish ourselves today. In addition, African Nova Scotian and Acadian peoples have lived on this land for centuries and their unique food culture and traditions are important to share for generations to come. So too is the culinary heritage of those who now make their home here, so that all may feel welcome at the table. We know that healthy eating can be difficult. We’re losing our deep connection to food.

With this in mind, the menus and recipes included in the Local Food Lunch Toolkit are the beginning of what we hope becomes a shared conversation about how to nourish ourselves, our children and future generations. Recipes are designed for easy preparation, incorporate the bounty of Nova Scotian foods, and are affordable, healthy, and delicious. All recipes have been tried, tested and approved by students in Nova Scotia schools.

Toolkit for Food Service

This toolkit includes:

Sample one-, two- and four-week cycle menus with task lists to make menu-planning simple
19 recipes including local ingredient highlights, suggestions for toppings/sides, and tips & tricks
3 extended recipes that also include shopping lists, cost guides, promotional tips for a school setting, and more!

Download Full Toolkit for Food Service (PDF)

Toolkit for Families

This toolkit includes:

Sample one-, two- and four-week menus with task lists for meal-planning at home
22 recipes including local ingredient highlights and suggestions for toppings/sides
Families can try making favourite recipes at home, or schools can make family-size recipes to test their success!

Download full toolkit for families (PDF)

Supplementary Resources

Cycle Menu Template (Fillable)

Task List Template (Fillable)

All Recipes

Mac & Cheese