Comment on USDA's new proposed standards for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program

Send the USDA feedback on their new proposed standards for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program by April 13th! http://bit.ly/ewiz6P

Check out the new proposed lunch menu at http://1.usa.gov/hz4pYl 

Talking LUNCH on MSNBC

Hi everyone,

I was lucky enough to appear on MSNBC's Education Nation to discuss LUNCH the Film. I hope my appearance along with the film clips will help spread the word. Check it out at http://bit.ly/d9bsfA.


Warmly,
Avis

Birds Nest for "2010 Most Glamorous Business"

Please Vote Today! Birds Nest Productions has been nominated for "MOST GLAMOROUS BUSINESS" in the 2010 StartupNation Home Based 100 Competition. Help us win this title by voting at http://bit.ly/dfenx2. And for an easy daily reminder provide your email after you vote!

Vote for Birds Nest!

Birds Nest Productions has been nominated for "MOST GLAMOROUS BUSINESS" in the 2010 StartupNation Home Based 100 Competition. Help us win this title by VOTING DAILY at http://bit.ly/dfenx2. No signing up, just one easy click per day! 

Right as the Rain

Hello everyone,

We had torrential rain in NYC today, forcing us to forgo several shoots. Fortunately, we caught up with my good friend Alberto Gonzales at his Village-based restaurant, GustOrganics. He treated all of us to pizza and smoothies, and Dylan got to stand by while his porteno was prepared (see pic). GustOrganics is the first USDA certified organic restaurant in New York City. If this is the future, I'm grabbing a fork.

Warmly,
Avis

The Best of the Boroughs

Hi everyone,

The crew and I spent all day yesterday in Brooklyn and Queens shooting the first episodes our upcoming TV series for NYC Life. One of our best finds during our journey through the boroughs was Roberta's Pizzeria, a remarkable "farm-to-table" enterprise in Bushwick. The staff was friendly, the music retro, the energy relaxed, and the pizza could not have been better. Stop by on a nice day and check out the back patio and garden. You'll feel like you're on vacation.

Here's a pic of Israel and Dylan sitting down for a slice with Roberta's head pizza chef, who taught us all how to toss a pie. Keep your eye out for the episode in September.

Warmly,
Avis

Union Settlement Association: Providing Opportunities for East Harlem Residents

Hi everyone,

Here I am with WNBC anchor and reporter Morgan DeMarco and Union Settlement Association’s executive director David Nocenti at Union Settlement’s annual Solutions Benefit. What an honor.

Union Settlement Association has served East Harlem’s immigrant community for 115 years, and now reaches more than 13,000 people each year with programs in education, childcare, youth development, senior services, job training, the arts, nutrition, counseling, and community development. The Settlement also holds blood drives and conferences to benefit all of East Harlem’s citizens.

Learn more about Union Settlement Association at their website.

This is my second year working with Union Settlement: earlier this year, we did a short film that featured their Day of the Dead celebration.

Please consider supporting USA, either by donating or volunteering your time.

Warmly,

Avis