In Cleveland, new students at several schools across the city were pleasantly surprised by their cafeteria last month.
A shiny new buffet counter with locally sourced produce and a variety of cold meats and eggs replaced packaged salads with wilted lettuce, bland-looking vegetables, and minimal protein. Cilantro-lime rice made with just five ingredients has also been a popular choice lately, said Robert Gorman, executive director of nutrition services for the Cleveland Metropolitan School District.
“We’re getting back to the basics,” he told The Epoch Times. “If there’s a will, there’s a way. If you want to serve locally, you can.”…