Category: Recipe
The Best Lemon Blueberry Almond Muffins {Gluten-Free Recipe}
| April 2, 2015 | Posted by Stacy under Breakfast, Healthy snacks, Recipe |
There’s nothing like a delicious, moist blueberry muffin to elicit squeals of delight in my house. Made with almond flour, coconut oil and honey, this wholesome recipe is a new family favorite. I love it because the ingredients are nutritious and satisfying. My husband and kids love it because the muffins taste amazing. Each one delivers a healthy dose of protein, fiber, healthy fats, and […] more
Healthy Halloween Recipe for Kids: Green Zombie (aka Broccoli) Soup
| October 16, 2014 | Posted by Stacy under Parties, Quick weeknight dinner, Recipe, School parties |
Sometimes it’s all in a name. I cooked up a batch of broccoli soup last weekend. But before serving it, I thought better of mentioning any cruciferous veggie. And so it became Green Zombie Soup. My 6-year-old twins devoured their bowls and asked for more. Their 8-year-old brother took a couple sips and was done. That, in my […] more
How to Make Homemade Nut Milk: Recipe
| February 4, 2014 | Posted by Stacy under Healthy eating at home, Recipe |
For a long time, I bought almond milk to use in smoothies and other recipes. But that was before I discovered that many brands contain added ingredients including carrageenan, a controversial food additive extracted from red seaweed that has been linked to stomach ulcers and inflammation. So when I saw that a local health food […] more
Healthy After-School Snack: Honey Almond Butter Popcorn (Kids Cook Monday)
| April 15, 2013 | Posted by Stacy under Healthy snacks, Recipe |
My kids, like most, love popcorn. Because it’s so quick, easy and healthy, I serve it at least once a week with a drizzle of olive oil and a dash of salt. To my surprise, they have yet to get bored with it. Of course, that could change any day. So I am staying one […] more
A Special Valentine’s Treat: Whole-Wheat Oreos {Recipe}
| February 13, 2013 | Posted by Stacy under Dessert, Recipe |
There once was a time that I enjoyed a good store-bought Oreo. But that was before I realized exactly what was in one (oh, the days of blissful ignorance!). Unfortunately, my three kids have acquired a taste for the classic sandwich cookie. So I was excited to discover a recipe for a homemade version made […] more
Think Pink! How to Make Natural Pink Food Coloring
| February 8, 2013 | Posted by Stacy under Healthy eating at home, Recipe |
With Valentine’s Day a week away and Cupid’s arrow getting ready to fly, I’ve been pondering how hard it would be to make homemade pink food coloring for an all-natural red and pink party. Would it be tricky and time consuming? No, in fact, it wasn’t! And the pink treats that I made with the […] more
Healthy School Holiday Party: A Natural Red & Green Food Celebration (With 15 Festive Recipes!)
| November 17, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Classroom treats, Recipe, School parties |
I got the idea for a natural color-themed food celebration while trolling around Facebook and went gaga over it. So with the holidays approaching, I proposed a class party with a red and green theme using only “real” foods to my first grader’s teacher. She loved it! From cranberries and cherry tomatoes to avocados and […] more
I created this blog to raise awareness and start a dialogue about the various issues involved in school food. By writing about it, I hope to provide parents and educators with ideas and inspiration for making healthy changes in their own schools. Since healthy eating habits start at home, I also address common feeding challenges faced by parents.
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