When I first opened my CSA box and saw that it had kohlrabi, I didn't even know what I was looking at. Â Now, I am excited to have a new vegetable in my repertoire. You all gave me great suggestions as to what I should do with the unusual vegetable; I was amazed so many of you not only knew what ...
Archives for May 2011
My Favorite Sandwich (AKA The Best Veggie Sandwich Ever.)
At first glance it looks basic. But this perfectly combined sandwich is the BEST Veggie Sandwich in the world! There is nothing mind blowing about this recipe. Â It's a veggie sandwich. Â But it's my favorite sandwich, I've eaten it for the last five days straight, and I want to share it with ...
Creative Summer Snacking Ideas
Today I’m participating in the Ultimate Blog Swap. You’ll find me posting over at Far Above Rubies where I share a new recipe for a Healthier Strawberry Pie with Chocolate Crust, and I’m excited to welcome Carrie from My Favorite Finds to Happy Healthy Mama. It seems ...
Strawberry-Tomato Salsa
I needed a quick snack the other day, so I pulled a container of salsa out of the fridge. Â There was instant disappointment when I noticed it was almost gone. Â Not enough for a good snack. Â There was also a container of diced strawberries, leftover from a picnic lunch we'd had the day before. ...
What to do with Kohlrabi?
These beauties showed up in my CSA box yesterday. Â Believe me, I wouldn't have a clue what they were unless the farmers included a cheat sheet in the box, which they did. Because of the cheat sheet, I know that these are kohlrabi. Â Here's what the farmer had to say about this ...
Goodness Bars
Since Meghan isn't eating as well lately, I've been dreaming up ways to get a bigger variety of foods into her. Â I don't want to become a "sneaky chef" type mom just yet, but I do think it's acceptable to get creative to get her eating more foods. If I offer her oatmeal, she'll sometimes eat it. ...
Are Good Eaters Born or Made?
When it comes to parenting, I tend to lean towards the controlling side. Â It's not that I don't want my daughter to experience normal freedoms. Â Of course I do. Â It just that when I look at this little life that we created, I feel an immense responsibility. I want her to have the best. Â The best ...
Everyday Whole Wheat Pancake Mix
I love to make homemade pancakes, but prefer the convenience of a mix. Â I've had a hard time finding a healthier mix that I really love, though. Â Most of the whole grain mixes I've tried create a pancake that is too dense and hearty. Â While I like a dense, hearty pancake once in a while, Tim laments ...
Creamy Vegan Avocado Ranch Dip
The majority of kids I know are ranch monsters. Â Give them a cup full of ranch dressing, and they'll dip just about anything in it, including those elusive vegetables you've been trying to get them to eat. Â If you have one of these kids, try this healthified homemade ranch dip. Â Packed with the ...
Strawberry Creme Fraiche Toast {Guest Post}
Today's post is from Rashmi from YumKid. Â Her blog is filled with tasty, kid-friendly recipes and so much more. Â She has two (adorable!) children and shares her wisdom on feeding them well. Â I'm honored to have her guest post for me today! I am always in awe of how things taste differently ...
Jamaican Vacation
White sand beaches. Â The ocean, warm and salty. Â Eighty-five degrees, blue sky and sun. Â Really, that's all I needed. Â That could be the whole trip recap. Jamaica was fabulous and I want to go back. Â Why can't Jamaican vacations be a monthly affair? We stayed at Sandals Montego Bay in an ocean ...