We just recently heard the term “reducetarianism” for the first time, and we like it. It’s about reducing the amount of meat/poultry and meat products you eat for environmental reasons, and we find it particularly compelling. Realistically, in our house, we’re not about to give up meat entirely. That said, we like the idea of […]
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5 (Doable) New Year’s Family Food Resolutions
You know those New Year’s food resolutions that you start out making – like eliminating all added sugar – that turn out to be really, really hard to keep? Sure, resolutions are aspirational, but they’re also arbitrary. If you set the bar too high, they can lead to discouragement. Worst case scenario, they can lead […]
Cherry Picking for Kids
Of all of the farm-related outings you can do in the summertime, it’s hard to find one that’s more satisfying than cherry picking. Cherries are a one-bite wonder: self-contained, juicy and sweet. They’re also super-easy to pick and a treat to eat. Copeland’s Cherry Ranch For our cherry picking adventure, we chose Copeland’s Cherry Ranch […]
Triple Carrot Ginger Salad – Not Your Typical Salad
Have you made a resolution to eat more salad? Great! This triple carrot ginger salad has just about everything you’re looking for. Let’s break it down: If you think of a salad as an obligation, or as a monotonous stream of green lettuce leaves, you’re making it a lot more tedious than it really needs […]
Lazy Mom’s School Lunch Guide
Back to school…school lunch…zzzzz. Wait – where was I? Sorry, my bad. Even though this is supposedly a blog about healthy food, the thought of making school lunch always puts me to sleep. (If I’m going to be in the kitchen, I’d much rather be carving watermelons or making a Tim Burton pie.) Sure, there […]
Zucchini Milk (Is Really A Thing)
Summertime, and zucchini is everywhere. Has your garden given you more zucchini than you know what to do with? Here’s an idea that sounds a little crazy, but it’s a real thing: Make zucchini milk. Yes, you can puree your zucchini to make a milky substance that is a great dairy-free substitute for milk in […]
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