Kids Cuisine

My son had his tonsils and adenoids taken out this week. Because of that, and because of the major heat wave sweeping across the state, I have been on a mission to make treats that are soothing to a sore throat as well as cool and refreshing enough to help beat the heat. We have […]

Penguins seem to be all the rage these days. After the incredible movie, March of the Penguins came out, these adorable little creatures started getting the attention they deserve. With other kid-friendly blockbuster movies out like Happy Feet and Surf’s Up, penguins went from being supporting actors to taking the lead roles. With all of […]

What would I do without Family Fun magazine? The ideas provided in each issue easily get me through the long days by giving me plenty of entertaining things to do with my kids. The July 2007 issue is no exception. As I was flipping through this issue I bookmarked games, craft ideas and recipes that […]

There is nothing out there that is quite as gratifying to me as smashing, kneading, chopping, beating, etc. the heck out of food. When I am stressed, give me a recipe that calls for doing something inhumane to the ingredients and by the time I have an end product, my stress is gone.
This morning, my […]

I love anything that encourages a child to help out in the kitchen. Cooking is such a great learning activity for kids, and the new Handstand Kids Italian Cookbook takes cooking with kids to a whole new level. The Handstand Series of books is aimed at teaching children how to cook, as well as helping […]

Getting creative at snack time is always a challenge for me. I know that other moms share this struggle as well. It is hard to get out of the cheese and crackers rut. Thank goodness there are resources out there to help us out. One of my favorite places to turn for snack time inspiration […]

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 often struggle with our weekday lunch. It is the most frustrating part of the day for me because I have a hard time getting creative and making a quick and healthy lunch that my kids will enjoy. I am also very tempted at lunchtime to scrap the whole idea of eating at home and […]

Does this sound familiar? Dinner is ready… you are trying to get everyone gathered around table. Once seated, you pass around the food and as it is going around your kids are throwing endless demands at you. “Mom, I need more milk.” “Mom, I need another napkin.” “Mom, can you get me some dip for […]

You know those food courts that are in the mall? They are often filled with restaurants full of bad things for you. Fried food, high sodium, grease, trans fats, sugar, etc. I will be the first to admit that mall food isn’t my favorite thing in the world. I often cringe when I find myself […]