Kids Cuisine

A few weeks ago I wrote about the UK and their banning of cheese advertisement to help stem child obesity. While I agreed in principle, I still think you need to look at the root of the problem and not blame “the television” or simply point your finger at the food manufacturers.
In yesterday’s (Thursday, March […]

When Cate passed long some information about the Triple Play Game Plan, I was a little bit skeptical. The program is put out by the Boys & Girls Club of America, which offer some great kids’ programs. However, its two major sponsors are Kraft and Coca-Cola. Neither of these companies is synonymous with healthy choices […]

Sometimes a Mom needs to resort to being sneaky. There are times where I get tired of my children complaining about a dinner component or simply just not eating well. All kids go through phases, and I understand that, but lately learning how to be a sneaky mom has helped me to feel better about […]

I’ve been pondering lately how I can best turn my kids into food-loving hedonists, or at least passable home cooks. I’m hoping it has something to do with being around food and those who prepare it in the home, but maybe it takes more than that.
I’m also wondering if there’s a difference between preparing food […]

My kids love snacks. We have a treat basket inside our pantry filled with various snack options (applesauce, raisins, graham crackers, etc.) and my kids are allowed to choose something from the treat basket or the fruit/veggie basket in the fridge twice a day. My daughter counts the hours until she gets to get something […]

I just know my daughter, Ava, would love to try honey. As I’ve written before, there’s just about nothing she turns down (creamed spinach is one thing so far she won’t eat… but that’s OK). However, we’ve all been told not to feed honey to infants. But, were you told why not to do so? […]

Editor’s note: We have a guest poster this week, my mother-in-law Kathleen. She blogs about parenting and education at Max CrackerJack and Max Kathleen.
It was a warm spring afternoon when I suggested the neighborhood kids, ranging in age from four to six, take the baby food jars outside and fill each about 1/3 full of […]

It is decidedly difficult to fill an Easter basket when you eliminate the option of candy.  Our household has decided to become a mostly candy free zone this year, and the Easter baskets are no exception.  With one small chocolate bunny apiece, we’re looking for other treasures to fill our children’s baskets with. Let me […]

File this under: Thank Goodness there are such clever moms out there. Just when my kids’ cafeteria cards have run out, and their complaints about the school’s “chef surprise” style meal options have reached a deafening pitch, along comes a blog with me in mind.
Our own Janelle from Talk of Tomatoes has just launched The […]

Many of the major fast food chains have been working to improve the nutritional value of their kids’ meals. For the most part, this means changing up the sides, replacing fries with carrots. Subway, however, seems to be going a little further. They have just released a new plan for kids’ meals that includes a […]