Teacher Snack

One of my favorite traditions at my school is our daily "Teacher Snack." By grade level, we trade off providing a "snack" for all of the other Lower School teachers and faculty every day. Some of us take this task very seriously. Fortunately for me, my classroom is right next door to the Faculty Room, so I always get a good sneak peek at what is going to be served starting at 8 am. It is pretty amazing what one can eat that early- if Donna is providing shrimp cocktail, you'd better get there early!

Being teachers, aka perfectionists, we seem to want to outdo each other. A simple plate of cheese and crackers will do, but the chocolate molten cake (made in the microwave so the smell of melted chocolate emanates the entire school) wows the crowd. Quiche is always appreciated, Janet's homemade apple pie disappears quickly, veggies and hummus makes us feel less guilty, while the box of Munchkins is usually met with a moan. When it is my turn to serve "Teacher Snack" I like to serve a savory and a sweet, and I always like some sort of protein. Tomorrow, for example, I will be serving a spinach and red pepper quiche with feta cheese and a zucchini bread with chocolate chips. I hope they like it- I've been cooking all afternoon. I'd love to hear your suggestions for teacher snack ideas- just remember, it has to be nut free.

-Natasha