My closest friends and family will tell you I’m a horrible sympathizer; I can’t put myself in someone’s place unless I’ve been there myself. For instance, I couldn’t gently smile at parents of unruly toddlers until I HAD ONE. I had trouble understanding why anyone would willingly be a stay-at-home parent until I ENDED UP […]
Food
Simple, Dairy-Free Chocolate Mousse Frosting
If you’re a chocoholic or a Pinterest-user, chances are, you’ve run across Chocolate Covered Katie. I gave her Chocolate Mousse Frosting Shots recipe a try for my husband’s birthday cake. You can find Katie’s recipe HERE. She doesn’t specify an amount of sweetener (she simply says, “to taste”), so I thought I’d share my method.[pinit] […]
Crispy Coconut Sole with Jalapeño Raspberry Sauce
I grew up on the East Coast, by the ocean, and I was also raised Catholic (No meat on Fridays during Lent!), so I am no stranger to weekly meals including fish. My husband, however, hates fish. This recipe is an attempt to mask that “fishy flavor” and serve up something everyone will enjoy. Crispy […]
Healthy Recipes for The Big Game
These game-day favorite recipes & photos are brought to you by Natalie Slater, recipe developer at Lifeway Foods (Game Day Guacamole and Spinach Quesadillas with Farmer Cheese) and Stephanie Schuh, creator of The Science of Eating (blog) (Chicken and Spinach Hot Pockets). Enjoy the game! Chicken & Spinach Hot Pockets Ingredients: 4 Egg Roll Wraps 1 Cup […]
Picky Eaters: Doing Battle with Dinner (and Breakfast, and Lunch)
Our baby’s first food was sweet potato that he grabbed from my plate at 5 months old. A few months after, he began a wholesome diet of grains, vegetables, and fruits. Once the kiddo was eating solid foods full-time, he loved anything we put in front of him: curries, sandwiches, gourmet pizzas, Mexican food, pâté […]
Get Your Kids to Eat Their Vegetables (It’s Simple.)
Okay, anything involving children is rarely simple, but I happened upon this little tactic that worked for us to get our suddenly-picky eater to imbibe some vegetables. It was simple for us. Maybe it will work for you.[pinit] Step One: Talk about making an Awesome Crocodile Smoothie It doesn’t have to be a […]