Mini Gougères Lunch Box Sandwiches
Kids Food / Lunch Box / On the Go

Mini Gougères Lunch Box Sandwiches

In our last post we made a whole grain alternative to a classic french pastry, Gougères.  The reason I tackled these little light as air delicacies was to ultimately turn them into a fun and fresh alternative lunch box sandwich for kids.  I know I’ll break out the recipe again down the road and turn them into sweet treats, fun appetizers…the possibilities are endless, but this week they’re going to become the basis for our lunch box sandwiches. (more…)

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04/15/2012
Whole Grain Cheese Gougères
Kids Food / Lunch Box / On the Go / Snacks

Whole Grain Cheese Gougères

At a cooking class up in Sonoma, California a few weeks ago, I learned how to make a Pâte à Choux from chef and culinary instructor, Christa Resing-Colardo.  As she taught us how to create this versatile dough used for a number of pastries such as profiteroles, churros, eclairs, beignets and Gougères, my mind immediately began to churn.  Kids love anything “mini” and if enriched with whole grain flours, this dough could become the packaging for lunch box sandwiches, snacks, mini treats…the possibilities were endless. (more…)

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03/31/2012
Jello Fruit Wedges
Healthy Lunch Box Ideas / Kids Food / Lunch Box / Snacks / Sweet Treats

Jello Fruit Wedges

What kid doesn’t love jello?  It’s chilled, wiggly texture make it a fun treat for kids of all ages.  But packaged jello contains a litany of artificial colors and ingredients, making it not only unhealthy, but a bit frightening as well.

This week we’ve taken jello out of the past and brought it front and center to 2012 – a time of Real Food for real families. This jello is made with all natural, fresh squeezed juice and then chilled in the fruits original skin, making it wholesome and fun! (more…)

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03/17/2012
Family Fish Night
Dinner Table / Kids Food

Family Fish Night

With spring quickly approaching, lent in full swing and passover on it’s way, fish is being served in many homes this time of year.  For some, getting kids to eat fish is an uphill battle.  But when we take the pressure off of serving fish, it can be a great, fresh and healthy meal for kids and grownups alike. (more…)

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03/11/2012
Citrus Grilled Tilapia
Kids Food

Citrus Grilled Tilapia

Citrus Grilled Tilapia Ingredients: 2 lbs Tilapia 1 1/2 large oranges, juiced 2 limes, juiced 2 tbsp olive oil 1 small handful cilantro, roughly chopped sea salt Directions: Rinse fish…

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03/11/2012
Garlic-Lime Crema
Dinner Table / Lunch Box

Garlic-Lime Crema

Garlic-Lime Crema Ingredients: 1/4 C creme fraiche (or sour cream) 1 lime, juiced (approximately 1 tbsp) 1 small clove of garlic, minced sea salt to taste Directions: Whisk together creme…

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03/11/2012