I’ve been looking for an excuse to share these vegan muffaletta sandwiches, and there’s really no better opportunity than National Kale Day (October 5). They’re chock-full of kale, and just about every other vegetable you might like, and they’re so good you’ll never miss the meat. A muffaletta is a Sicilian sandwich, made popular by […]
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Not Your Grandma’s Carrot-Raisin Salad
We’ve been spiralizing in our house…and no, that’s not a euphemism for anything. We’ve just pulled out the spiralizer and started curling up everything. Did you know that fall produce works really well in the spiralizer? Apples, carrots, beets – anything firm and crunchy will probably spiralize well. With that thought in mind, we […]
Gai Lan Quinoa Bowl
We’re calling this tasty meal a Gai Lan Quinoa Bowl, but its official full name is Kick-in-the-Pants Gai Lan Quinoa Bowl. Why? Because on top of all of the amazing tastes in this bright and healthy bowl (gai lan, cabbage, peppers, carrots, cashews, quinoa), there’s a spicy dressing that’ll give you just the kick in […]
2016: Year of the Vegetable
Welcome to 2016, which we’re calling the Year of the Vegetable. If you love eating vegetables, this is your lucky year. And if you (or someone in your family) doesn’t like eating vegetables, this year is going to be the year everything changes…We’re sure of it. “Plants are the new meat,” declares NPR, as it […]
Orange is the New Snack
Is anyone else counting down the minutes until Orange is the New Black Season 3 premiers on Netflix (June 12, for those not keeping score)? Of course we want to hear all about what’s in store for Piper, Poussey, Crazy Eyes, Nicky, Taystee, Daya, Alex, and Pennsatucky. But more importantly, what are we going to […]
Discovering Fermented Foods
You may have canned, or pickled, but have you…fermented? (It’s not as personal of a question as it sounds). Fermentation is an age-old tradition of storing foods, and it also may impart critical health benefits. As long as you have the right equipment and the right preparation, you can make the perfect kimchi, sauerkraut, or […]
Hi! I'm Jeanne Fratello - a writer, reporter, and a mom who is on a mission to find great food for kids and to keep parents up to date on the latest nutrition news. You can read more about me here.
