Essie May suspects that on her recent trip to Dallas, Michelle Obama and her entourage pulled a fast one on DISD students. They made a big deal out of a top chef competition, pairing celebrities with students to form three teams. The idea was to see which team could come up with the best-tasting, most nutritious dish. The First Lady (that thought still nauseates me -- pardon me while I gag) led students in chants to cheer on their favorite teams.
When a buzzer sounded the end of the contest, Obama "huddled with other judges to determine the winner." She said it was a tough call, so all three teams won. Now how many of you think they hadn't decided before the thing even began that all the teams would win? But we mustn't damage self-esteem or chance offending some little tyke whose mom and dad will vote for Obama.
Obama said she came to Dallas because they are leading the way in nutritious school lunches. Dora Rivas, DISD's glorified lunchroom lady, said they've made changes to menus such as eliminating nachos and adding hummus plates and black bean burgers. Gosh that sounds yummy! Bet the kids think so, too.
I still contend that Michelle Obama is just blowing smoke until she lobbies to limit food stamp purchases to things like hummus and black beans. I've emailed her and told her so, but surprisingly, I haven't received a response. Wonder why?
"Commander in Chef." The Dallas Morning News; February 8, 2012; p. 1A.
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