Author Archives for Kristen Nweeia

Tea for Children and for a Cause


Kids just love tea parties and what better way to play, than with a real brewed tea made just for them? Republic of Tea has introduced a fruity caffeine-free tea for kids of all ages. Best yet, they contribute a portion of the sales to an honorable children’s cause.
The Panda Berry Tea […]

Crepes for Kids


Creperies in France are popular little spots; they draw the young as easily as they entice the old. They are unique places where the sweet smell of sugar and savory taste of meat intermingle and satisfy the most finicky of palates. Most creperies are fashioned like little restaurants, specializing in dessert crepes as well as […]

Healthy Handfuls - Organic Snacks on the Go


It can be disheartening to think of the endless parade of snacks targeted at kids. Colorful packages, creative characters, and flavorful snacks full of unhealthy fats and sweeteners are dangled in front of our little ones. Luckily, a couple of moms have teamed up to offer healthier options for packaged snacks to be enjoyed on […]

Alternatives to French Fries


It’s no secret that kids adore French fries. In the United States, French fries are heralded as one of the first, easiest and tastiest finger foods in a toddler’s diet. But not every parent looks upon them as fondly as their child does, especially given the numerous and sometimes conflicting studies that have hit news […]

Lunch Lessons, Changing the Way We Feed Our Children


Attention parents: Are you interested in feeding your children healthy food, the smart and easy way? Lunch Lessons, Changing the Way We Feed our Children by Ann Cooper and Lisa M. Holmes is a must-have book. The authors are graduates of the Culinary Institute of America and are employed by educational institutions. Together they apply […]

Kristen Nweeia

Kristen “Kiki” Nweeia is a freelance journalist and gourmet food professional based in Connecticut and New York City. She focuses on the food, tea, wine and travel industries. As mom to a toddler daughter she takes an active interest in making kid’s cuisine fun, tasty and healthy. Ms. Nweeia is owner of <a href="http://www.splendidpalate.com">Splendid Palate</a>, a gourmet business specializing in importing and distributing French food products and gifts. She is also the founder and organizer of <a href=http://www.teatourny.com>Tea Tour NY</a>, a tea group geared toward exploring tea spots in and around New York City. <a href=http://www.teatourny.com>Tea Tour NY</a> provides a hands-on approach to enjoying and learning about tea and related cultures in a fun and interactive environment. Ms. Nweeia has been drinking tea for twenty years and draws from professional experience gained within the tea industry. She is a member of local and international culinary organizations and has studied food journalism at the French Culinary Institute under the guidance of the esteemed food critic Alan Richman. She is a regular contributor to the <a href=http://www.kidscuisine.net>Kids Cuisine</a>, <a href=http://www.wellfedonthetown.net>Well Fed on the Town</a>, <a href=http://www.anicecuppa.net>A Nice Cuppa</a>, <a href=http://www.paperpalate.net>Paper Palate</a>, <a href=http://www.winesediments.net>Wine Sediments</a> and <a href=http://www.suite101.com>Suite101</a>.