Strawberry 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...
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My 15 month old continues to refuse meat and fish straight out. He will however eat broken bits of food in yogurt, cream cheese, sour cream (I am sensing a theme) and anything that can be use as a...
View ArticleChicken Apple Sausage – For all the non meat eatering children out there!
As you know my goal in assisting parents is to “test drive” the gazillion baby and toddler recipes that currently exist on the web and in books for parents. The resources seem endless. Occasionally I...
View ArticleApple, Cheddar Honey Quesadilla – So Good It Should Be Bad For You
I test drive a lot of baby and toddler recipes floating out there in cyber space. Some of them are hits. Some of them are not. I recently tried the combination of Apple, Cheddar Cheese and Honey in a...
View ArticleHealthy Snacks? What? I recently took my kid to the dentist and here is what...
I recently took my 16 month old to the dentist for the first time. I scheduled the appointment after I was told by numerous parents at a huge playgroup that I was remiss not taking him (gulp) within...
View ArticleTraveling Soon? My favorite “portable” baby and toddler food.
Sprout Baby – Celebrity Chef Tyler Florence co-founded this certified organic baby food company and you can definitely see his influence on the flavor combinations. The BPA free pouches are thin and...
View ArticleWatermelon!
One of the most exciting parts about summer is the copious amounts of watermelon. Not only good for us adults to nibble on but a wonderful finger food for our kids, too. An organization exists for the...
View ArticleCrack the Nut
I have been reading a lot about the Montessori method of teaching and learning. The approach resonates with me and my husband very strongly and I look forward to introducing Montessori based...
View ArticleTangerines! Food for the senses, math & mobility
We love tangerines in our house. They are a wonderful fruit for so many reasons. The color, textures, taste, built in sensory activity and not to mention the health benefits. The recommended age for...
View ArticleEarth Balls – Family Snack
Here is a lovely snack recipe from my very healthy, vegetarian best friend, Jessie, for your whole family to enjoy. (That’s a very pregnant Jessie in the picture above this text. She is holding my...
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