Baked fruit just doesn’t get enough attention.  Paired with a smidgen of flavorful crumb topping, it’s a healthy way to help get in some great nutrition. My crumb topping recipe was taken from Martha Stewart and altered by reducing the amount of butter (by about 1/3.  It was still crumbly and tasted just as good!). [Read More...]

      Yes you can get your picky eater to eat salad willingly! See?   How Did I Do It? I used plain romaine lettuce.  You can also try iceberg–kids tend to find it the least offensive.  I tossed it in Ranch Dressing.  Not just any Ranch, but an awesome yogurt based one that [Read More...]

Store bought granola is not only expensive but usually has little flavor.  The difference between homemade granola and store bought is amazing for your wallet and your taste buds! If you can pour ingredients into a bowl, mix them, and put them in the oven, you can make nutritious and cheap granola.  No measuring required. [Read More...]

 I’m not the type of mom that is willing to create food sculptures to get my kids to eat.  I don’t have the time and I don’t even think it works!  But these Japanese veggie/cheese cutters are just adorable.  Great for carrots, potatoes, apples, pears, and cheese. Roasted sweet potatoes, with a little butter and [Read More...]

Crusty bread and yummy cheese does not need to be reserved for entertaining.  Incorporating some fruit into a meal makes it less of an afterthought, less of a “have to”.  Cheese and fruit together can bring out complexities in each that may not normally be noticed.  And bread is something that most kids will accept [Read More...]

When my daughter tasted this soup, her incredulous delight was priceless.  No one was more surprised than she that it tasted good.  ”I like it!” she kept repeating, licking the spoon like it was cake batter.     This is the most flavorful squash soup I have ever tasted.  It’s sweet and savory, creamy and [Read More...]

Before I met the greatest yogurt, jam, and granola of all time, I didn’t find anything about yogurt and granola very appealing. Then I had a life changing taste experience.  2% greek yogurt is so thick and creamy, it feels sinful.  But it’s not much more fat than 0% and the protein content alone makes [Read More...]

  I near about fell on the floor when my kids ate these.  Crunchy roasted chickpeas.  They’re easy and inexpensive.  And full of protein!   Pre-heat oven to 400 deg.  Rinse and drain a few cans of chickpeas (garbanzo beans). Lightly coat with a desired amount of olive oil and spread onto baking sheet in [Read More...]