I don't know about you, but growing up in the 80's netted some really cool trends. I had the big hair, the jelly bands, the jelly shoes, Hammer pants, black patent leather shoes, Michael Jackson gear, Madonna gloves, sunglasses that look like mini blinds, and more.
But nothing -- and I mean NOTHING compares with that delicious Fiestada pizza that they used to serve at lunch --only on Wednesdays after working so hard on my multiplication worksheets. Can I get an amen there?
Yesterday on the news, the reporters were talking about school lunches changing yet again, and I cannot help but think they are ALL wrong.
Seriously -- no one wants to eat veggies and whole grain everything ALL the time.
I mean, I like to eat healthy too, but taking away all the delicious foods like Fiestada Pizza that your kids enjoy because they are getting fat? Yeah -- that is SO not the answer.
To me, I look at it this way -- is it better for your child to get a school lunch and then not eat hardly any of it because they don't like it, therefore not getting the nutrients they need, and not being able to focus in the afternoon classes because of lack of nutrition?
OR
Feed them food that is regular food that they like -- that they will actually eat? I would rather my kid eat a cheeseburger and tots instead of NOT eating at all.
Now, my daughter, she would have loved the above lunch, but my son -- had he been served that when he was in school -- he would have starved.
What is so wrong with this kind of lunch?
I am seriously glad that I grew up in the '80s. I got to enjoy hamburgers, pizza day, spaghetti day (real spaghetti not the fake kind), and pudding -- and my favorite of all -- Fiestada day (you can find my recipe for Fiestada pizza here).
These kids have NO clue about Fiestada thanks to all the "let's eat veggies all day".
Bottom line -- kids need meat -- they need protein.
If you want your kid to lose weight? Here is what you need to do.
- Take away the game system
- Make them go outside and play
- Get a basketball goal or go play baseball
- Get them a bike
- How about an above ground swimming pool
- GO FOR A WALK with your kid
Our kids are not getting fat because of what they are eating at school. I ate like a horse when I was in high school and I weighed 115 pounds. BUT I was active -- and all I had was an Atari.
My momma made me go play. I spent hours riding bikes with a friend. I wasn't allowed to just sit for hours watching television. That was a luxury in the evenings after it got dark.
I think that schools and parents need to rethink this whole gaining weight/losing weight thing. Get your kids active and then you will see a difference.
Are you fed up with the school system trying to feed your kids only veggies and fruit?
I just want the recipe for the fiestada, I've looked everywhere and tried them all to no avail!
Kristin... You are not the only 1 looking for the perfect recipe! I would even be OK with something that taste (almost) like the original Fiestada. So if you happen to find a recipe that's pretty close to the original PLEASE DO SHARE!! These kids now days have no clue on what they're missing. I've been searching for quite some time so... If I happen to find something close to the "original" I'll be sure to send recipe your way!
@Future Mrs. Johnson,
I like the recipe for this too please.
As soon as I get one figured out I will share it with you all!
I’m a little late to this party! We still serve fiestada pizza which looks exactly the same as the picture that you posted above. Still popular too!
Do you know where your school purchases the pizza? Or could you find out? I have been searching for this recipe since literally b4 the internet and I am DESPERATE and sick of copycat recipes that don't measure up!
I am not in school. This was just a post reminiscing about this delicious pizza. I will do my best to work on a copycat recipe and see what I could come up with to see how close I can get!
@Tina, Shwanns only sells these in a case of 72 they are called Tony's Fiestadas.
@Lauren, I used to buy these from Schwann's before 2010. Now they look to be discontinued
I miss them so much! We definitely need a good recipe or a connection to whoever is selling them to Andi's school.
@Mimi, Gordon food service sold them a couple years back.
Andi- do you know where the school buys it from?
You can buy them at the restaurant supply store in Batavia, NY
Had just run across a food listing at GFC and then needed to explain to my husband the glory of fiestadas, since his school never served them. Thanks for sharing your memories.
You are so welcome.
These honestly my favorites as well as the burritos!!! Is the recipe on your site?
Not yet Joe. I am working on trying to recreate it. Haven't found just the right recipe yet.
Cam you please share this recipe. They were my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE!!!
Thank you
I am actually working on a replica now so I should have something ready next week!
Did you ever come up with a recipe for these?
Not yet but will let you know when I do.
How are you NOT going to give a recipe??? This whole blog is just a tease! Lol
It is not a tease but an omage to my favorite pizza growing up. I do have a recipe for this on my blog located here https://jenaroundtheworld.com/how-to-make-fiestada-pizza-at-home/
US Food is where the school gets the Fiestada pizza. It is Tony's brand and comes 72 a case.
I have heard this from several people. Man oh man if I could buy a case I would!
Please share fiesta pizza recipe. I was just saying the other day how much I miss these
Here is my homemade version that is very very close to the original https://jenaroundtheworld.com/how-to-make-fiestada-pizza-at-home/