The Best Lunch of the Year

The Best Lunch of the Year

Thursday, 28 April 2016 08:28

Last Updated: Thursday, 28 April 2016 08:34

Published: Thursday, 28 April 2016 08:28

Toni DiMartino

Kindergarten students Ivy F. (left), Whitney R. (center), and Lois L. (right) have fun at the Greenacres Multicultural Lunch (photo by Susan Rudsenske)

The Greenacres PTA hosted its annual Multicultural Lunch on April 12. Parents contributed and served a wide array of foods representing Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, the Caribbean, Latin America, Oceania, Australia, and New Zealand. The more than 75 delicious dishes and

Andy M. is served macaroni and cheese at the North America table. (Photo by Lynn Marvin)

desserts included jolloff rice, sweet noodle kugel, samosas, udon noodles, sushi, crepes, spanakopita, matzah balls, lasagna, Irish soda bread, scones with jam, corn bread, mini hot dogs, plantains, arroz con pollo, fairy bread, macaroons and Icelandic pancakes. The festive luncheon is a much-loved occasion for students, faculty and staff. When asked what his favorite thing at the luncheon was, kindergarten student Charlie I replied "everything!" Another boy was overheard telling his buddy, "This is the best lunch of the year."