It's back to school time and it's one of the most exciting part of the year for the kids because they will see their classmates and friends again, wear their crisp uniforms, bring their new bags and also share what's in their lunch boxes.

It also means, it's time for parents to brace themselves and create a baon plan for their kids that's nutritious, easy to prepare, and of course delicious as well!  When creating a baon plan, I think of the food pyramid or the Go, Grow, and Glow chart which they study in their Science subjects.  You may find this amusing, but yes, I am always reminded that they need Go food for energy (Fats and Carbohydrates), Grow food to help them grow tall and strong (Protein), and Glow food to keep their bodies well (Multivitamins and minerals).  It's easy for me to think of what to give them based on their need.

My growing and energetic boys need a lot of Grow foods because they are into sports.  My eldest is a basketball varsity player and he really needs protein-rich food to help him with his muscle development and keep him growing taller and taller.  He needs to because of the sport he's into.  When you think of protein, you think of milk, cheese, yogurt, seafood, and meats, to name a few.  Now, let me share with you a protein-rich baon idea which they will surely love!

GRILLED CHEESY SAUSAGE SANDWICH (Pinoy Style)
INGREDIENTS:

• 2 pcs monay or pan de sal
• 3 to 4 pcs vienna sausages
• 2 pcs tomatoes, sliced
• California Yanni Grilling Cheese (Jalapeno or Regular)

1. Slice the buns and sausages into halves.
2. Prepare sliced Yanni Grilling Cheese.
3. Pan-fry or grill the ingredients.
4. Put the grilled/pan-fried sausages, tomato slices and Grilling Cheese on top of the bun.  Enjoy!

Here are other Dairy Products with Real California Cheese or Milk Seal which you could consider grabbing on your next grocery trip (they all have THE seal mommies!)
You may purchase dairy products which has the Real California Milk or Cheese seal from these membership shopping outlets and groceries:

S&R Membership Shopping

• California Sunshine Milk (homogenized, reduced-fat, low-fat and chocolate milk)
• A wide selection of California Cheeses
• Yogurt

Landers Superstore

• Coolhaus pints and sammies
• A wide selection of California Cheeses

Robinsons Supermarket

• A wide selection of California Cheeses

SM Hypermarket

• A wide selection of California Cheeses

Merkado Supermarket

• Coolhaus pints and sammies

Unimart Supermarket

• Coolhaus pints and sammies

To know more about great dairy products, check out www.RealCaliforniaMilk.com or Facebook.com/RCMph/. You may also follow their stories by using these hashtags #LookForTheSeal and #RealCaliforniaMilkPhilippines.