Around the World in 80 Trays

Around the World in 80 Trays (January 17-21, 2022)

Around the World in 80 Trays is a state-wide event with the purpose of increasing global flavors in USDA School Meals Programs! DPI would like to acknowledge that food can do more than just nourish the body, but it can offer an invitation to explore the diverse cultures of Wisconsin students.

Join the School Nutrition Team and schools/districts across the state in this week-long culinary adventure, kicking off on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 17, 2022. What better way to celebrate the unique cultural backgrounds of students across the state than by remembering the legacy of MLK Jr. and his dream of equality and inclusion for all.

Use the resources below to introduce new flavors, create culturally inspired dishes, and to most importantly, connect with your students. Bon voyage!

Event Resources

Tip Sheet for a Successful Event
Logo (use with Around the World in 80 Trays communications)
Stickers
Social Media Post Ideas
USDA MyPlate Graphic (available in 21 languages)

Menu/Recipe Resources

Sample Week Need menu ideas? The DPI SNT searched the globe and compiled a weeks-worth of delicious recipes from five different countries. Click the link to access the menu planning worksheet, menu template, standardized recipes, and colorful promotional flyers.
Fast Recipe Ideas Includes dips from around the world.
Serving Up Tradition: A Guide for School Food in Culturally Diverse Communities (Massachusetts Farm to School)
Multicultural CACFP Recipes (USDA)
International Recipes (Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin)
Let's Cook Healthy School Meals (Project Bread)
Back to Basics: Culinary Workshop Recipes (John C. Stalker Institute)
Let's Cook, Wisconsin School Meals Rock Cycle Menus

Educational Activity Resources

World Map Activity Sheet This resource can be included with meals for students to mark off where their global cuisine originated.
Breakfasts Around the World (USDA Team Nutrition) Take a trip around the world and explore what people in different countries may eat for breakfast.

The SNT would love to see how you added more global flavors to your school meals. Send us a picture and you could be featured on our website, social media pages, in our newsletters and/or bulletins. Who knows, you might even grab the attention of USDA!

Global Meals from Wisconsin Schools

Mayville School District visited Israel and sampled homemade falafels and hummus.

Tri-County Area School District explored Asia with teriyaki chicken breast, quinoa, and brown rice (Korean BBQ style). They also sampled jackfruit!

Wisconsin Heights School District set sail for Ireland where students enjoyed beef shepherd’s pie. They also visited Mexico, Italy and Asia.

Siena Catholic Schools (Racine) traveled to Germany, China, Mexico, and Italy. Students tried orange chicken with fried rice, stir-fried veggies, and beef tacos with spicy salsa.

Reedsville School District served a Greek themed meal! The meal included chicken shawarma over rice, Greek salad, Greek yogurt dip with pita bread, and kiwi.