So this isn’t a recipe, just more of a concept to promote fun, healthy eating. Kids typically like things simple. That’s why it makes sense to give them a variety of heathy options and let them choose…. and create! This is what we did with whole wheat pasta, peas and shrimp. I did a tree,ContinueContinue reading “Play With Your Food!”
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Homemade Plantain Chips
I love plantains… probably would have never discovered them for cooking at home if it weren’t for my Honduran Mother in Law. It seems almost every time she comes by she brings a mango and plantains. She typically fries the plantains, which is really tasty, but I decided to try baking them today to saveContinueContinue reading “Homemade Plantain Chips”
Kid Friendly Snack Ideas!
Hi All!I’ve taken a pretty big break here, but I’m back at it. Figured I’d post a few of my favorite snack tips for kids to give you some new ideas for 2012!Plain yogurt with low sugar jam… also in smoothiesBaked chips and salsaWhole grain English muffin with cream cheeseWhole Grain Pretzels with cheese orContinueContinue reading “Kid Friendly Snack Ideas!”
Easy and Quick- Chicken Quesadillas!
Chicken quesadillas are one of my favorite last minute go-to items for dinner. They are easy, healthy and the whole family loves them. They are even easier when you already have cooked chicken in the fridge. I love to do a whole organic bird in the crock pot once a week or so… it’s greatContinueContinue reading “Easy and Quick- Chicken Quesadillas!”
B-b-b-b-b-b… Blueberry Muffins
So this may be hard to believe, even for us here in Chicago as we are now sweating in our post-Memorial day 90 weather, but just a few short days ago it was only 40. Yes, that’s right, we had a 50 degree swing this week. I guess it shouldn’t be a shock for thoseContinueContinue reading “B-b-b-b-b-b… Blueberry Muffins”
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