Ginger-Soy Dipping Sauce
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp + 1 tsp lime juice
- 3 small garlic cloves, minced
- 1″ piece fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp water
- 1/4 tsp sesame oil (more…)
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09/29/2012
Make it together – Grill & Campfire Packets
Something magical happens when kids get involved in the kitchen. Vegetables become a little less horrible, whining for cheese puffs disappears, and picky eaters become a little less picky. I’ve seen it with my own eyes. (more…)
08/31/2012
Technology and Innovation – Shaping the Way We Feed Our Families
Technology and innovation. For my second post in the GE’s Freshpedition series I was given two topics to choose from: the role technology plays in in healthy eating OR innovative ways to incorporate fresh food into our family’s diet. As I pondered which topic to choose, I realized that in our Out of the Box Food journey, those two topics have gone hand-in-hand. Without technology and innovation, Out of the Box Food would not exist and I might not have begun the journey to find new, innovative ways to feed my family. I’m going to admit something to you I would never admit in front of my kids (especially when they’re whining for video games or computer time)… I am grateful for technology. (more…)
08/23/2012
Make it Together: Kid-Approved Caprese Bruschetta
Making meals together with our children opens up a world of fresh possibilities and endless ways to build positive eating habits. This week we are proud to share our article and recipe over on US Kids Magazines for Caprese Bruschetta. (more…)
08/09/2012
Cornbread – Box or Skillet?
Credit for my children’s love of cornbread can be rightfully given to Mrs. Laura Ingalls Wilder. Yes, the author of the “Little House on the Prairie” series of books owns the right to my boys love of cornbread as well as other favorite pioneer dishes such as Baked Beans and Fresh Churned Butter (though I admit ours usually comes churned fresh from the Farmers Market or Whole Foods). If you haven’t read the series of books yet with your children, do. We actually loved listening to the books-on-cd in the car on the way to and from school. My kids were given joy and a sense of wonder from tales of pioneer adventure, and I was given the gift of quiet contentment from the back seat. A win-win! (more…)
07/22/2012
Kale for Kids – Part 2
Last week we made Olive Oil Kale Crisps, a fun and delicious way to introduce kids to the incredibly nutritious vegetable, Kale. But where do we go from here? The kids like the Kale as chips, but ONLY as chips, yet the beautiful bunches of brightly colored Kale call to me every Saturday at the farmers market. I know we can only make so many batches of Kale chips before they tire of them – so how else can we prepare this incredibly nutritious vegetable? How can we turn it into a meal they will enjoy? (more…)
06/10/2012
Kale for Kids – Part 1
Kale has always been a challenging vegetable for kids to eat, let alone like. I’ll be honest, Kale wasn’t even on my radar for years. Now I see piles of different varieties of this beautiful vegetable at the farmers market and my fingers itch to bring them all home to my family. There is Tuscan Kale (also known as Dinosaur Kale or Cavolo Nero), Curly Kale and even a variety with vibrant purple edges. (more…)
06/03/2012
Fresh from the Farm – Fava Beans
On Saturday May 19th, the world stood up for Real Food by participating in events in honor of Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution Day. Representing Los Angeles, Out of the Box Food, together with Jennifer McColm and the city of Calabasas empowered kids to join in the movement by holding a community-wide event, Food Revolution Kids Day at the Calabasas Farmers Market…and what a Revolution it was. Armed with a reusable grocery bag, a wristband and a farmers market “treasure map”, kids from all over the Los Angeles area explored the Calabasas Farmers Market in search of fresh produce from local farmers. The discovery of farm fresh carrots from McGrath Family Farm, healthy mushrooms from LAFungHi, and gorgeous fruit from farmer/HealthierGeneration.org representative, Gene Etheridge of Etheridge Organics, inspired kids to try new, fresh produce. Throughout the markets, kids were seen sampling fruits and vegetables, engaged in conversation with farmers, planting basil to be grown at home, and creating their own farm-fresh recipes – It was truly a sight to warm the heart. (more…)
05/27/2012
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…)
03/11/2012
Garden Fresh Pico de Gallo
Garden Fresh Pico de Gallo Ingredients: 3 medium tomatoes, diced 1 small onion, diced 2 large garlic cloves, minced small handful cilantro leaves, chopped (approximately 1/4 cup) 1/2 Jalapeno or…
03/11/2012