Welcome to the third Harvest of the Month: kiwis!

Kiwis will be available at your school on Monday, January 11th by 1 pm.

What to do?

  1. Contact your teacher to schedule a time for your tasting.
  2. Check with your teacher if any students have food allergies.
  3. Take the Harvest of the Month home and prepare them for your tasting! There are many recipe ideas included in the handouts, but you can always keep it simple.
  4. Look over the curriculum and plan key education nuggets you think your class will enjoy.
  5. Return the green canvas bag the produce came in to the pick up location.

Resources

  1. Educator Letter
  2. Menu – English
  3. Menu – Spanish
  4. Family Newsletter – English
  5. Family Newsletter – Spanish

Kiwi fun facts

  • Originally from China: Although many people associate kiwis with New Zealand, they originally come from China, where they are known as “Chinese gooseberries” (Source: Encyclopedia Britannica)
  • Named after a bird: The kiwi fruit is named after New Zealand’s national bird, the kiwi, which is also small, brown, and fuzzy. (Source: New Zealand History)
  • Varieties of kiwi: There are different types of kiwis, including the common green kiwi and the less common golden kiwi, which has a smoother skin and a sweeter taste. (Source: Healthline)
  • Great for digestion: Kiwis are high in fiber, which helps keep your digestive system healthy. (Source: Medical News Today)
  • Kiwi vines: Kiwi plants grow on vines and can climb up trellises or fences. They need lots of sunshine to grow well. (Source: KidsGardening)
  • You can eat kiwis with the skin on, just like an apple! The fuzzy exterior is edible and high in fiber.

Kiwi recipes

Produce pick up locations

  • Creekside: Front office
  • Donner Trail: Front office (produce goes on the Donner Trail bus at 8 am)
  • Glenshire: Front office
  • Kings Beach: Teacher lounge (across from the main office)
  • SELS: Front office
  • Tahoe Lake: Outside main office
  • Truckee: Teacher lounge (across from the main office)