Meatloaf, Cream of Wheat, Oatmeal, Casseroles, Fudge…. Old-fashioned foods have a way of pulling at our hearts—and our memories—and it’s not just about taste. Here’s why they feel so nostalgic: 1. They’re tied to people we love. My Grandma’s homemade rolls, my dad’s New England baked beans, and the cookies my mom made every week. […]
Not exactly…. Great question — and no, fruits and vegetables are not the same thing, although they’re often grouped together when we talk about “healthy eating”. I’ve learned that “vegetable” is not a botanical term. It’s a culinary term, meaning that we differentiate between the two when we’re cooking. Here’s a quick breakdown: Fruits Vegetables […]
A: Absolutely! Cooking with your kiddo is not only fun, it’s a great way to expose them to foods and ingredients that they may not experience otherwise. Cooking gives them the opportunity to learn what makes bread rise, how to prepare a kiwi & why it’s important to read the recipe through before starting. When […]
March is National Nutrition Month—a perfect time to Make Nutrition Fun! Make Nutrition Fun It’s important that learning about foods & nutrition is fun for kids. Kids are naturally curious and it makes sense to use that curiosity to learn about the food they eat. Sometimes (wellmeaning) adults complicate things by trying to teach kids […]
Parent sometimes ask me “Can you just direct me to recipes that my kids will *actually* eat?” This is a tough request because each family is different—different preferences, dietary needs, budgets, family culture and time (to name just a few things I need to keep in mind). Cooking a dinnertime meal can be a real […]