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Sweet potato prices have risen slightly, but grower-shippers say not enough to keep up with their expenses. https://lnkd.in/g_3sC72B #yams #sweetpotato #brothersfoodservice #producenews

?? Grilled Chicken Avocado Salad ?? ?? Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts ?? 1 tablespoon olive oil ?? 1 teaspoon garlic powder ?? ? teaspoon paprika ??? ? teaspoon salt ?? ? teaspoon black pepper ? 1 teaspoon lemon juice ?? Salad Ingredients: 1 large avocado ?? (diced) 1 cup cherry tomatoes ?? (halved) ? cup fresh cilantro ?? (chopped) 1 cup lettuce or mixed greens ?? (optional) ?? Dressing: 2 tablespoons olive oil ?? 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice ?? 1 teaspoon honey ?? ? teaspoon Dijon mustard ?? Salt & pepper to taste ?? Instructions: 1?? Marinate & Grill the Chicken: Rub the chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Grill or pan-cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice. 2?? Prepare the Salad: In a bowl, mix the avocado, cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro. 3?? Make the Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. 4?? Assemble & Serve: Add the sliced chicken to the salad and drizzle with dressing. Toss gently and enjoy this flavorful, fresh salad! ??

Fresh produce sees deflation, as overall inflation cools. The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in February, after rising 0.5 percent in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, all items index increased 2.8 percent before seasonal adjustment. The index for shelter rose 0.3 percent in February, accounting for nearly half of the monthly all items increase. The shelter increase was partially offset by a 4.0-percent decrease in the index for airline fares and a 1.0-percent decline in the index for gasoline. Despite the decrease in the gasoline index, the energy index rose 0.2 percent over the month as the indexes for electricity and natural gas increased. The index for food also increased in February, rising 0.2 percent as the index for food away from home increased 0.4 percent. The food at home index was unchanged over the month. https://lnkd.in/g2HCTNuG #brothersfoodservice #producenews #inflation #deflation

Our mental health is an important part of our physical health. Most people focus on productivity, but burnout isn’t a badge of honor. If you don’t take care of your mental health, everything else suffers. Here are 5 simple ways to protect your mind: ? Practice mindfulness – Deep breathing or meditation reduces stress. ? Laugh more – Watch something funny or spend time with people who make you smile. ? Set boundaries ? Learn something new – Challenge yourself to do something different and stretch your imagination. #MentalHealthMatters

We are proud to be a partner with #ManorISDFoodService. Congratulations to their team on receiving 5 Healthy Meals Incentives (HMI) Recognition Awards from Action for Health Kids, Chef Ann Foundation and RMC Health for their innovative strategies in providing nutritious school meals. They received the most awards of any school district in Texas so far for this school year! To learn more about the HMI Recognition Awards at https://lnkd.in/gRGMTNgC Manor ISD Awards included: Innovative School Lunch Makeover Innovation in the Cultural Diversity of School Meals Innovation in the Preparation of School Meals Innovation in Nutrition Education Lunch Trailblazer #manortx #ManorISD #brothersfoodservice #schoolnutrition

This comforting garlic ginger soup by #plantbasedonabudget with tofu & noodles is warming, nutritious, and perfect for boosting immunity and nourishing mind and body this cold/flu season! https://lnkd.in/gkneM5CQ... #fluseason #brothersfoodservice #soupseason #ginger #freshproduce

The 2025 California avocado harvest is now projected to be in the range of 375 million pounds, which is the largest crop estimate for the locally grown fruit since 2020. Recent extremely high winds in California slightly dampened very early season projections, but the industry is still optimistic for a particularly good season. Investment by California avocado growers who have increased planting of new trees and improved the average per acre yield is contributing to this optimism. https://lnkd.in/gYJ7VbWJ #brothersfoodservice #avocado #california #harvest

Happy National Peanut Butter Day! What is your favorite way to enjoy Peanut Butter?

Seasoning Secrets! Turn bland protein into flavorful dishes without extra fat! 1. Spices: Paprika, cumin, turmeric, garlic powder, chili flakes. 2. Herbs: Basil, cilantro, parsley, thyme, oregano. 3. Citrus: Lemon or lime juice/zest for tang. 4. Marinades: Soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, mustard, or hot sauce. 5. Savory Boosters: Nutritional yeast, miso, or smoked paprika. #spices #brothersfoodservice #dressing #seasoning

Healthy Salad for the new year! https://lnkd.in/gCH7jBam #brothersfoodservice #newyear #produce #fruit