Is it too much to hope for a picky eater to love butternut squash soup? Sure, you can eventually get a kid to try something easy, like chicken noodle soup. But with a pureed soup, the picky eater is always suspicious that there’s something lurking in there. We stumbled upon a solution to this issue […]
Crispy Honey-Almond Cereal Bars
Cereal bars sound like such a nice idea – a quick way to grab a healthy breakfast on the way out the door. But have you seen some of what’s being sold as cereal bars in stores? There’s quite a bit of non-food masquerading as actual breakfast food these days. The good news is, it’s […]
Gluten-Free Crackers Made with Cheddar Cheese
Seriously, who has time to make homemade crackers?!? Trust me when we say, we hear you. BUT – There’s something just wonderfully simple about these little gluten-free crackers. First you just throw a few ingredients in the food processor. Then you roll them out and cut them (heck, let your kids do that part). Last, […]
Game-Day Orange Guacamole
We know you make guacamole with lime juice, but can you make it with orange juice? Orange guacamole? We’re happy to report that yes, it’s a thing, and it’s delicious. If you’re wondering how we came to this brainstorm, you have to envision this scene. We’ve got two kids in the kitchen; one squeezing Seville […]
A Healthier Birthday Party
It’s time to plan that next birthday party. Do you really want more chips, candy, and cake? This year, promise yourself you’re going to strive for a healthier birthday party. So…what’s on the menu? Our top five tips include: 1) Lots of crunch Fresh fruits, veggies, popcorn, whole-grain crackers, favorite cereals, and even nuts (but […]
The Mayors’ Cook-Off – A Friendly Blue Zones Competition
What would happen if your local towns went up against each other in a mayors’ cook-off? Would your mayor compete in a cooking contest? What if it meant doing their part to promote healthy, local eating? We had a chance to ask that question recently while serving as a judge of a mayors’ cook-off sponsored […]
Kale Brownies
Kale brownies: Many would ask, “Why?” We say, “Why not?” We’re not trying to hide anything over here, but if you’re going to eat brownies anyway, why not get your daily dose of greens at the same time? We first made these brownies for Kale-a-Palooza, a party thrown by Food Bloggers Los Angeles. Our […]
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