Kale for Kids – Part 2
Dinner Table / Kids Food / Lunch Box

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…)

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06/10/2012
Kale for Kids – Part 1
Dinner Table / Kids Food / Lunch Box / Snacks

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…)

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06/03/2012
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
Dinner Table / Kids Food

Winter Comfort – Family Style

What kid doesn’t love individual mini-meals?  They love lunches separated into little compartments, complete pies they can hold in their hands, and these individual Chicken pot “Shepherd’s” Pies are no exception.  Chock full of real, fresh ingredients like mashed potatoes with tangy Greek yogurt, sharp cheddar cheese, carrots, peas, mushrooms and organic chicken, these little individual meals are fun and delicious for the kids and nutritious enough to satisfy us. (more…)

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01/15/2012
Dinner Table / Kids Food

Meatless Monday Family Style: Portobello Sliders

Our family has been trying to eat less meat.  With a husband who eats vegetarian, the cost of free range/organic/grass fed meats and poultry, and the known health benefits to a veggie-centric diet, we have committed ourselves to exploring new ways to make dinners without meat.  But centering meals around vegetables hasn’t been as appealing to the kids as a big, juicy burger – so this new venture has been a challenge. (more…)

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08/14/2011