What are some healthy snacks I can offer to my child’s pre-school class?
When sending snacks for an entire class, check first with the teacher to see if any children have food allergies that must be considered. Treats that are healthful and popular with children include string cheese, fresh or dried fruit, crackers or celery with peanut butter, or a dry cereal mix. Or, you might ask the teacher if you may send a large container of vanilla yogurt that can be served in cups and topped with each child’s choice of cereal or fruit toppings. Q: Is it safe to leave leftovers to cool before chilling, to avoid heating up the refrigerator? A: Once food is cooked it should not be kept at room temperature for more than two hours, including time for serving, eating and cooling. Small amounts of bacteria that may be in or on meat or other perishable foods reproduce rapidly at room temperature and can cause serious illness when the food is eaten later. Allow food to cool only briefly before refrigerating it. If you want to speed cooling, cut food into smaller portions or
