Today marked the first competition for the 2012 Marching Band competition season! The kids marched in the parade held in Cupertino this morning, then did their fabulous field show tonight! This year, Saratoga High Marching Band has been selected to participate in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on Thanksgiving day! Hence, the practice at the Cupertino parade.
I was not able to view the parade as I was back at the school getting their lunch ready for when they returned. I think that is the only drawback to organizing the food--missing some of what the kids are doing. I do love to help feed the band though!
There were two meals to plan and serve today. Lunch was tacos, and a "light dinner" was pasta salad. I always plan a balanced meal for the kids. So there is always fruit, and usually some type of vegetable, even if it is just salad. I had many helping hands to get the food prepared and served! There were two mom's who got out their iPhones and took a couple of photos of dinner. There are no photos of lunch, but here is what we had to put them together:
Taco's
Flour or corn tortillas
Refried Beans
Ground Turkey, cooked with taco seasoning
Tortilla Chips
Chopped tomatoes
Shredded lettuce
Grated cheddar or mexican blend cheese
Salsa
Sour Cream
Sliced Olives
Guacamole
Pile beans, meat, and toppings on a tortilla, or over tortilla chips.
This was served with sliced watermelon and bananas.
Pasta Salad
Cooked Pasta
Canned Kidney Beans, drained
Sliced Olives
Cubed or shredded Cheddar Cheese
Chopped Celery
Chopped bell peppers (I like the try-color)
Sliced Green Onion
(you can any other items you want such as: cherry tomatoes, garbonzo beans, broccoli flowerets, etc.)
Italian Dressing (I like to use the Smart & Final brand)
Toss everything in a bowl!
