Broccoli is one of those veggies that’s either hit or miss with most kids (some adults too). Just mentioning broccoli can make the cutest child crinkle up their nose and say “ewww”. My kids are in the “we like broccoli” camp. No crinkled noses. Steamed is their prep of choice, which gets a wee bit…
Healthy Food
I’m a Stonyfield Yo-Getter
Sometimes there’s news that’s just worth sharing. I’m thrilled and honored to have been selected as a Stonyfield Organics Yo-Getter! We are big Stonyfield fans in our house-so it just feels right to align with a company that’s organic and prides itself on green values and initiatives. The Yo-Getter gig is a new ambassador program…
3 Vegan Healthy Hanukkah Recipes
As Hanukkah (the Jewish festival of lights) settles in for eight days tonight at sundown, traditional Hanukkah foods find their way onto tables around the world. It’s surprising to many that much of the food we eat is already vegan without even putting forth an effort. Tweaking simple, traditional Hanukkah recipes into vegan and vegetarian…
ChopChop Magazine and Eggplant: Roasted Ratatouille
Last week I had the pleasure of having lunch with Sally Sampson, the author of 20 cookbooks and the founder of ChopChop Magazine. ChopChop is a fun cooking magazine that encourages families to cook together and share healthy meals together. The magazine is filled with fun and healthy recipes, games and food facts that promote…
Halloween and the Truth About High Fructose Corn Syrup
Candy Corn, Kit Kats and M&M’s oh my! Every Halloween it’s those bite sized candy bars that get me. Somehow on Halloween I give myself permission and I’m able to rationalize eating those fun- sized pieces (and lots of them). Bad news for me: the National Confectioners Association says that two 50-calorie bite-size candy bars…
Preserve Summer: How to Freeze Blueberries
Blueberry season is in full swing here in New England and pints of blueberries can be found at most markets and farm stands. Blueberries are ripe and ready to pick only during the month of July in most places, so now is the time to stock up on your favorite organic blueberries. There are plenty…
Hot Dog Labels are Misleading
Nothing screams America more than hot dogs. In this country we have a deep love for many variations of the traditional hot dog. Chicago is known for its Chicago Style hot dog. There’s the Coney Island hot dog- a New York tradition that my father likes to experience again and again every time we…