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I’m a firm believer in the importance of getting kids in the kitchen to bring back the lost art of cooking -- not because we need a new generation of culinary experts, but because food matters, competence matters, and family matters! If done well, time in the kitchen with your children touches on each of these important pieces. Teaching kids to cook empowers them with important life …

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When you hear the words “comfort food” what comes to mind? Typically, it’s food with a nostalgic or sentimental value to an individual or a culture. Foods that we think will make us feel better emotionally or bring back fond memories from our childhood.  Comfort foods play an important role in our lives, but they don’t have to be junk foods full of empty calories, processed carbs and …

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Frozen vegetables can be just as healthy as fresh, but knowing how to cook them for the best texture and maximum nutrition makes all the difference.  Most of us have a negative opinion of frozen veggies from times in our childhood when they were microwaved or steamed into a limp, mushy mess of nothing resembling vegetables. And yet, we were forced to finish what was on our plate. …

Continue Reading about Roasting Frozen Vegetables: A How-To Guide

When fresh vegetables are hard to come by, frozen varieties deserve the spotlight. Stocking up on the best frozen vegetables can help you put together healthy, real food meals, any time of year. It’s easy to take for granted the abundance of foods we are used to having at our fingertips. But, our food supply is actually quite fragile when you stop to think about it, and there are times when we …

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Kids love snacks! But, as caretakers, it’s important that we do our best to keep these snacks healthy. Real food ingredients matter, and protein balls for kids fall perfectly into this category. They're a great option if you're trying to get started with clean eating for kids, without totally denying your kids the kind of sweet treats they naturally crave. In this article I bring you a …

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Fix it and forget it dinners are some of my favorites! These crockpot recipes for picky eaters are palatable to even the fussiest kids. When you are short on time, but you still want to put a healthy meal on the table for your family, a slow cooker can be a lifesaver!  Not only is a crockpot valuable for busy nights, but it also produces deliciously tender dishes that appeal to the …

Continue Reading about 25 Easy Crockpot Recipes for Picky Eaters