Real Food Ideas for Real Families
What makes a farmer a “farmer”? I’m not exactly sure, but I’m pretty sure that simply buying abandoned farmland does not. As Athletes to Farmers, we were ready to prove that we are more than just talk! For weeks since arriving in Montana, on our new 220+ acres of land, we’ve been busily unpacking, cleaning, settling in, exploring the property, thinking, dreaming, planning, and getting our …
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From smoothies to soups to salads to chutneys, apple recipes for kids are only limited by the imagination! Apples have a special place in my heart. Growing up in New Hampshire, my parents would host an Apple Cider Party every fall -- gathering apples from the local orchards and making gallons of fresh cider with an old heirloom press. Celebrating the fall harvest with family and friends, …
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Halloween is one of our family’s favorite holidays -- not for the candy, but for the traditions we’ve established around this spooky day, like this fun little recipe for Apple Monster Mouths. As a mom and a nutritionist, I’m always looking for ways to keep real food for kids fun. Healthy treats will distract kids from the hyper-palatable junky treats filling most Halloween bags. Apple Monster …
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Moving can be stressful! There’s always more to do than expected, and usually under a time crunch (our family just went through it so I’m speaking from experience!). One thing that doesn’t need to add undue worry is what to eat when you are moving. Balancing proper fuel, emptying the fridge, and packing up your kitchen can be perplexing, but a little forethought can make a world of …
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Every Tuesday is taco night at our house! We all look forward to it, the kids know it’s coming, and we have fun with the endless possibilities of kid-friendly tacos. There’s something about eating with your hands, being in charge of building your own taco, and the potential mess that kids love. Tacos can be simple, quick to pull together, and perfect for teaching your kids to cook. …
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There’s something magical about campfire cooking for kids. Cooking over an open flame in the middle of nature -- it connects us to our primal beginnings. Kids feel the excitement, the adventure, and a pinch of survivalism. Whether your family is camping in the great outdoors or planning to eat around the backyard fire pit, this recipe roundup of campfire meals for kids will be one to …
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