
Who says kids don't like spinach? Well, even if they won't eat it, they'll have a great time cooking it with you, this tasty Garlicky Spinach along with our juicy Herbed Chicken - the whole family will love it (or at last try it ;) )
Valentine's Day is quickly approaching so it's time to start thinking of what to cook for those special someone's in your life. Alex and Soph are kind of sweet for sweets, but I'm really trying to cut back the sugar and improve the nutritional value of the food we're eating. Soooo, we decided that our Valentines Specialty for this year was going to be a little sweet and a little healthy (or at least not so unhealthy ;) ) and here's what we came up with--presenting our Banana Berry Valentine Trifle!!!
One item on Sophia's Christmas list for 2009 was the Girl Gourmet Cupcake Maker. Before I go further, I do want to admit that,despite my love of cooking, I'm not a huge fan of toys like Easy Bake Ovens or Girl Gourmet Cupcake Makers. I feel that if your going to cook real food, you should do it in a real kitchen and learn how to do it the real way. BUT, she really wanted this OR an Easy Bake, and since this is a new toy on the scene, she got the Cupcake Maker.
This year, the Mom (that's me), has been making a concerted effort to improve the healthiness of the food the 2 kids and I eat. I've cleaned out the cupboards of super sugary snacks and am re-evaluated our favorite recipes to cut out the fat and sneak in some extra nutrients. Our Herbed Chicken and Garlicky Spinach meet this criteria, low in fat and extra nutrient ;)
Pizza is always popular meal with kids. Part of its attraction, I think, is that it's such a customizable meal. If one person likes pepperoni and the other doesn't, well we just don't add pepperoni to the whole pizza then, right? Each person gets just what they like.
Posted on 09 February 2010
Every parent knows that life with kids is always busy. Be it a birthday party or a dance class or a baseball game, there is always an activity that need to be attended. Parents also know that kids grow up fast...the time really does fly. That is the reason why I enjoy the time the kids and I spend cooking together. I cherish every moment I can squeeze in with those kiddies. There are simple ways to make cooking a meal together an enjoyable family activity, at least once in awhile: Continue Reading
Posted on 31 January 2010
For kids and adults alike, life is a continual opportunity for injury. Some activities increase the likelihood of injury more than others and although cooking is not the riskiest hobby, accidents can happen. When kids are in the kitchen, it's important they they know the rules so they can have a safe, owie-free experience. Continue Reading
Posted on 25 January 2010
There are children out there that will eat pretty much everything. I know this is true because I was one of those children. My own children, well, let's just say they don't take after their mother. Because of this, I continue striving to expand their food repertoire. There is no one way that works, and everything is hit or miss. Continue Reading
Posted on 18 January 2010
Michelle over at the 'What's Cooking Blog' has started a blog series called 'What’s Cooking with YOUR Kids'. This series' goal is to show everyone that it IS simple to cook with your kids AND everyone should try it. Since Alex, Soph and I strive to encourage families to cook and eat together, we want to spread the word; And we'll be submitting one of our stories too! Continue Reading
Posted on 04 January 2010
Sophia is a sugar addict. I guess when a child asks for dessert after breakfast, it’s a sure sign that there might be some issues…especially when breakfast was pancakes with syrup. Continue Reading
Posted on 30 December 2009
Today on this 30th day of December, 2009, my baby boy is turning eleven. I suppose that officially makes him a pre-teen now. Seems like just yesterday he was that cute, round, bald, little baby blob that stole my heart--it is true how fast the time goes... Continue Reading
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