Introducing School Menu Stars!


We are pleased to present School Menu Stars, a new video series created by our own Chef Jeff Becnel! 

This first episode features Chef Terryl Jackson of Evangeline Parish Schools demonstrating how to make Chicken & Sausage Gumbo, a student favorite.



Do you have a favorite recipe and star on your team who would like to appear on School Menu Stars? Or would you like a copy of Chef Terryl's recipe for Chicken & Sausage Gumbo? 

Email Jeff Becnel at jeffb@wallinfsr.com.

Thanks for watching!

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