Summary

In this episode of the 5 in 20 podcast, host Joshua Miller interviews Betsy Craig, CEO of Menutrinfo, about the importance of food allergy safety in schools and other food service establishments. They discuss the need for menu labeling and certification, the prevalence of food allergies, misconceptions about food allergies, the importance of training and policies, and the concept of entity law. They also touch on the challenges of accommodating food allergies and the availability of allergy-friendly alternatives.

Keywords

food allergies, menu labeling, certification, food service, training, policies, entity law, accommodations, alternatives

Takeaways

• Food allergies are a significant concern in schools and other food service establishments, with one in four diners needing a special dietary accommodation.

• Misconceptions about food allergies are common, but education and training are helping to dispel these myths.

• Policies and training should cover all aspects of food service, from ordering and preparation to incident response and student feeding.

• The concept of entity law allows for the presence of epinephrine devices in facilities to address anaphylaxis emergencies.

• Creating a safe and inclusive environment for students with food allergies requires proactive measures and consideration of alternatives.

Summary

In this episode, Joshua Miller and Rachel Miller chat with Ben Williams, the executive director of the Connect Center for Youth, about the upcoming event called Tacos for Life. Tacos for Life is a community-wide event aiming to raise funds for the Connect Center's programs, including food insecurity services, youth services, and “STEAM”-based youth programming. The event boasts a taco competition among local restaurants and the kids, gaming tournaments, photo booths, and other family-friendly activities. Remember - this is a dry event. Tickets are available online, at Price Chopper stores for a discount, and day of at full price with all proceeds supporting the Connect Center's initiatives!

CONNECTCENTERFORYOUTH.ORG/TACOS

Get Your Tickets ASAP!

DATE: July 13, 2024

TIME: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

LOCATION: Connect Center For Youth - 49 Johnston Ave, Cohoes, NY 12047

PRICE: $30 on website (connectcenterforyouth.org/tacos)

DISCOUNT: $25 per person by visiting any Price Chopper/Market Bistro/Market 32 customer service desk and ask to purchase Tacos For Life Tickets.

While you are encouraged to purchase your tickets ahead of time, tickets will be sold for full price at the event.

Takeaways

• Tacos for Life is a community-wide event that raises funds for the Connect Center for Youth.

• The Connect Center offers food and security services, youth services, and STEAM-based programming.

• The event features a taco competition among local restaurants and various family-friendly activities.

• Additional donations and support by volunteering are always welcome. Visit connectcenterforyouth.org to find out how.

Summary

In this episode of the Five and 20 podcast, host Joshua Miller chats with Grant Eldred from Restaurant Technologies about the perks of utilizing external resources for oil management in food service operations. Traditional manual handling of fryer oil can result in injuries and accidents, but Restaurant Technologies offers a system that eliminates these risks. The system features tanks for fresh and used cooking oil, along with equipment for safe oil handling. Additionally, the company offers filtration options to prolong oil life and a website for monitoring oil usage. There's no initial equipment cost, as Restaurant Technologies handles the installation, and training resources can be found on their website. The used cooking oil is repurposed into renewable diesel fuel, promoting sustainability.

Takeaways

• Using external resources for oil management in food service operations can make jobs easier and safer for team members.

• Restaurant Technologies offers a system that eliminates the risks associated with manually handling fryer oil.

• The system includes tanks for fresh oil and used cooking oil, equipment for adding and disposing of oil safely, and filtration options to extend the life of the oil.

• A website allows for monitoring oil usage, and training resources are available for proper use of the equipment.

• The used cooking oil is converted into renewable diesel fuel, contributing to sustainability.