April 30, 2012
Parents are always asking me if making homemade food will guarantee that their babies will always love veggies and always want to eat healthy foods. This is such a difficult question to answer because I want to say YES YES YES!! In reality, there are no guarantees that your children will grow up to totally [...]
April 26, 2012
First, I acknowledge and accept the fact that this image of my stuffed shells is not too appetizing. Now, on with the more important stuff. Stuffed shells are a great choice for a finger food for little ones because they are fun looking and little fingers get to dig around and make a tasty mess. [...]
April 18, 2012
Check out these little stars; they can be superstars when it comes to food for babies. These stars are actually little pastina pastas – they look very cool don’t they. Pastina is a great pasta to offer babies and even toddlers because it can get so mushy that it is virtually choke free. You can [...]
April 11, 2012
Many parents are often confused about offering their little ones meat(s). They most first wonder when to introduce meats to their babies and then, they worry about what type of meat to introduce first. The appropriate age to introduce meats to babies tends to be just as confusing as introducing solids as a whole! It’s [...]
April 4, 2012
You have to try this breakfast recipe! This is a quick and easy way to make 12 little meals all at once with little prep and hassle. I originally saw this on Foodlets.com and thought it would be a great recipe for kids of all ages. It has always been important to me to send [...]
March 28, 2012
If you are looking for a bright and tasty way to fix quinoa, then this recipe is definitely for you! Quinoa is a super seed though we often think of it as a grain. Known as a source of complete protein, quinoa contains lots of minerals, including 31 mg of calcium per cup, and folate [...]
March 28, 2012
Muffins. Do I really need to say more? Muffins can be sweet or savory, veggie or fruit and even meat-y. You can pack all of the food groups in a muffin and then, call it a meal Muffins are really nice for older babies and toddlers too. Of course us big kids could eat them [...]
March 27, 2012
I love the ability to make a “meal” for little ones with just a wee bit of effort and not much planning. Enter yogurt meals! These tasty little mixes can incorporate all of the food groups if you like or as little as 2 additions. The one huge benefit about making your own yogurt meals [...]
March 26, 2012
There are times when little ones seem to be completely disinterested in eating any solid foods. This can be frustrating for us, particularly when we have lovingly slaved taken the time to prepare a variety of homemade foods. I think it’s important to remember a few things about why babies and kids may not want [...]
March 22, 2012
Tonight I roasted some cauliflower to dinner. Did you know that the “flower” of the cauliflower is actually called a curd? When selecting cauliflower from the grocery store, it is important to purchase a cauliflower that is almost completely wrapped in its green leaves. The leaves protect the tender curd from bruising and mold. The [...]
March 11, 2012
Last Wednesday I had the most fulfilling and fun book event yet. I’ll be hard pressed to have an event that tops this one that’s for sure! Last week was Read Across America Week throughout our public school. In celebration, our elementary school invited local authors and local celebs to come into the school and [...]
March 4, 2012
Do you have some yogurt kicking around the fridge? Looking for a sugar-free breakfast option that your little one can easily eat with his/her fingers? Wishing you could make wholesome pancakes that you can freeze for a quick breakfast or snack option? I have a wonderfully light, fluffy and oh-so easy recipe for all your [...]
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