Strawberry Fruit Leather

Fruit Leather

Call it a supply versus demand thing. I was at the Farmers Market yesterday and the berries for the most part had disappeared…I found one vendor selling strawberries.  The rainy season started early here in Seattle and that does not bode well for strawberries, I was told. The poor little things get beaten up by [Read On]

Chicken Tenders – A Meal the Whole Family Will Love

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I have a confession to make (again). Our little man is a carb addict. He would eat bread all day and all night.  As I mentioned in a recent post I am sad to have to sneak tofu into his grilled cheese sandwiches or egg into his quesadillas. So I am attempting to makeover some [Read On]

Seasoned Tofu Bites

Tofu Bites

Between the little man’s molars coming in and transitioning to “big people” food, I continue to worry about my little man’s diet.  I mentioned I integrated a multi-vitamin but for an added punch of protein and iron, I’ve also began to sneak bits of tofu, chicken, egg, etc into his quesadillas and his grilled cheese, [Read On]

Mama’s Magic Shake

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Let’s face it parents, every once in a while we need a boost. We work hard and we play hard, most often all for the sake of our kiddos. I have made “protein shakes” for years now but only recently, in a desperate attempt to find some sneaky way to integrate more iron into my [Read On]

FIVE Ways to Integrate OATS into a Kiddos Diet

Oats are a wonderful addition to your family’s diet. Oats are great for the heart, and packed with loads of fiber and protein, oats help your family start the day right.  They also contain antioxidants that protect the circulatory system. Some of you may have noticed that I get a wee bit obsessed with certain [Read On]

The Skinny on Introducing Milk to Your Wee One

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I have heard this question a lot: “When can I introduce my baby to cow’s milk?” Then quickly followed by: “Why are cheese and yogurt okay?” Very good questions! The Deal for Delaying Cow’s Milk Introduction to Your Baby’s Diet: Timing – The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends introducing cow’s milk at age 1. Digestion [Read On]