Sharing ideas for nurturing happy and healthy kids
I recently posted my kids' favorite breakfast (protein pancakes), but in the summer I like a more refreshing and cooling morning breakfast. My breakfast still has to pack in the protein, however, or I'll be hungry just a few hours later. One of my favorite things to do is to hard-boil some eggs on a weekend, and then use them as snack items and/or quick meal items during … [Read more...]
There is nothing better in life than friends gathering over food. Sharing stories, lots of laughter…it all happened right around this amazing salad that a dear friend made for me recently. I wanted to share this salad with you, because it is so yummy and good for you! It is colorful and makes a great dish to serve on a special occasion...or any night! Remind your kids … [Read more...]
This is the second recipe I’m posting in honor of Real Food Day 2012 on October 24, 2012. (The first was my Pumpkin Pie recipe). If you are local to the Wood River Valley, don’t forget to use this special link on the Food Day CSPI site to sign up for the Celebrate Real Food event! We will be serving a taste of this recipe at that event at the Wood River … [Read more...]
The pumpkins are hitting the markets this time of year, and everyone is asking me for my recipe for pumpkin pie! I am posting this recipe, along with two additional recipes prior to October 24, in honor of Real Food Day 2012. I am hosting two events during Food Day week, one on the 24th (a set of nutrition/food lessons for middle school students at the Community School of … [Read more...]
Here is my final post related to my an upcoming class with The Hunger Coalition on healthy cooking in the slow cooker according to the guidelines of MyPlate. We are going to teach this class at the Wood River YMCA, and I think it is going to be tons of fun. I have been asked to de-mystify cooking with quinoa across different flavors. So I’ve been experimenting at home … [Read more...]
This is my second post on quinoa related to an upcoming class with The Hunger Coalition on healthy cooking in the slow cooker according to the guidelines of MyPlate. We are going to teach this class at the Wood River YMCA, and I think it is going to be tons of fun. I have been asked to de-mystify cooking with quinoa across different flavors. So I’ve been experimenting … [Read more...]
Laura is 10 years old and a fifth grade student from Vermont. "I came up with this recipe because I wanted to create something from our garden that I could get my hands into," Laura explains. Her recipe for "Laura's Backyard Garden Tortillas" was developed because her family has had a kid-friendly garden since the children were small. It was the best place to grab some fresh … [Read more...]
I have been asked to teach an upcoming class with The Hunger Coalition on healthy cooking in the slow cooker according to the guidelines of MyPlate. We are going to teach this class at the Wood River YMCA, and I think it is going to be tons of fun. I have been asked to de-mystify cooking with quinoa across different flavors. So I’ve been experimenting at home … [Read more...]
It is starting to feel like fall here on these Idaho mornings. I always associate fall with apples (and of course the start to the school year). To make sure we all start the day with a healthy breakfast, I’ve been experimenting with putting things in the slow cooker at night and serving them for breakfast in the morning. Here is a family favorite, which I’ve set up … [Read more...]
This post is my second honoring the 54 children and their parents who participated as winners in the Healthy Kids Lunchtime Challenge. This is a great breakfast or lunch recipe, or even dinner if you like eggs for dinner! Caroline Coward from Rhode Island is the winning Junior Chef, and she is joined in her adventures in healthy cooking by her mom Jen (Jen has a fun food … [Read more...]
