More nuggets? School lunch is farm-to-table – for some | app

By Judy J. Beasley Last updated Jan 24, 2023

CONCORD, Calif. (AP) — As his high school’s gourmet chef served samples of his latest recipes, Anahi Nava Flores slammed him for a baguette sandwich with Toscano salami, organic Monterey Jack, arugula and a homemade basil spread: “This pesto aioli is good!”

Classmate Kentaro Turner devoured a deli-style pastrami fondant on sourdough and moved on to free-range chicken simmered in chipotle broth with Spanish rice. “Everything is delicious!”

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