FL School 1 of 15 Finalist in Recipes for Healthy Kids Contest

Randall Weiseman March 10, 2011 Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Liberty Middle School in Orlando has placed in the top five of the vegetable division for the Recipes for Healthy Kids competition. Consumers can vote for their Roasted Fish Crispy Slaw Wrap recipe for the Popular Choice award by visiting recipesforkidschallenge.com by May 15.

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