A Bite-Sized Thanksgiving
As Thanksgiving approaches, I reflect on the past year and wish to thank you all.…
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11/17/2013
Three minutes for Spinach
Want a quick and easy spinach recipe for your family? This Spinach and Goat Cheese spread takes three minutes to make, three ingredients, and helps get kids to love spinach. Spread it on bagels for breakfast, on crackers for snacks, sandwiches for lunch…the possibilities are endless. Need an easy “Grownup” appetizer? Spread the Spinach & Goat Cheese spread onto crackers, top with smoked salmon or cooked lentils and sprinkle cracked black pepper and chives – A quick and delicious appetizer for the impromptu dinner party.
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04/16/2013
Meatless Monday Family Style – Vietnamese Summer Rolls
Summer may be officially over, but Vietnamese Summer Rolls are a delicious way to celebrate Meatless Monday all year long. These vegetable filled rolls are fun for the kids to assemble, and pack a nutritional punch. We put out all the fixings and let the kids make their own rolls for dinner, and a few extra for tomorrow’s lunch box.
Feel free to adjust the ingredients seasonally to include what’s in currently available near you. Try winter vegetables such as butternut squash, carrots and blanched broccoli Raabe or spring vegetables such as asparagus and assorted greens. (more…)
09/29/2012
Packing Lunch – A Parent’s Groundhog Day
Have you seen the Bill Murray film, Groundhog Day? The one where he wakes up each morning to face the exact same day….over….and over…….and over again? Well, as I got up yesterday to pack my children’s lunches I felt a bit like Bill Murray (minus the dry sense of humor and experience as a Ghostbuster). Alarm goes off, I pad into the kitchen, pull out our lunchboxes, open the fridge: turkey, cheese, bread — add some fruit, something for snack. Done. (more…)
09/08/2012
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
4th of July Potluck
Family, friends, fireworks and food – It’s 4th of July week and for many of us, that means BBQ’s and Potlucks. So what are we bringing? This week we’re digging into our archives to offer some of our all-time favorite seasonal family-friendly dishes to brighten any BBQ or Potluck.
Happy 4th!
07/01/2012
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
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…)
03/17/2012