A few weeks ago we planted our vegetable and herb garden! Woohoo! Last year was my first year being an urban gardener-or a gardener of any sort, other than houseplants (which saw better days before the Little Miss came along). So last year was definitely a learning experience in many ways. As much as Eliana and I tried to care for our little urban farm, most of our vegetables didn’t grow. Boo! But, despite our failure, I resolved to try again. I want to grow some vegetables and herbs for a few reasons: I want to be able use
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I love fruit flavored yogurts but I don’t love that I can’t control the amount of sugar and sweeteners added to store-bought varieties. So, the other day when I finished making a new purée recipe, I decided to use it to make a “homemade” version of a fruit flavored yogurt. Yum! Simple Blueberry Yogurt Foodies 6 months and up Ingredients: -1 ounce Simple Blueberry Purée -4 ounces (½ cup) plain Greek yogurt -½ teaspoon maple syrup Preparation: Place all ingredients in a bowl and whisk. Variations for Foodies 6+ months: -Mix with oatmeal, couscous or quinoa for
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Blueberry Dill Purée 6-9 months 9-12 months Ingredients: -4 oz or ¼ pint blueberries -1-2 pinches dill Preparation: Place berries and dill in a food processor and purée. Yields around 3 ounces Variations for Foodies 6+ months: -Mix with oatmeal, couscous or quinoa for texture -Mix with ricotta cheese for protein Variations for Foodies 9+ months: -Mix with brown rice, orzo pasta, farro or Israeli couscous for texture -Mix with cottage cheese or ricotta cheese for protein Try one of these variations, too: Simple Blueberry Purée or Simple Blueberry Yogurt. Happy Cooking!
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I’m just going to come right out and say it: I love kale. That probably doesn’t shock you if you’ve seen some of my more recent posts such as Berry Kale Smoothies or Pineapple Banana Kale Muffins. Not only is kale really versatile and easy to cook with, but it’s also a “nutritional powerhouse” which packs a ton of vitamins, anti-oxidants and nutrients and has been linked to lowering cholesterol and the risk of different cancers. And, it actually tastes good, too! Kale has been all over our local farmers market so I’ve been cooking with it a lot
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Simple Watermelon Purée Ingredients: -8 ounces seedless watermelon, chopped with lingering seeds removed Preparation: Put watermelon in a blender or food processor. Purée. Remove any lingering seeds and serve. Yields around 7 ounces. Related Posts:Tips for Making Pizza with Fresh DoughLet's Make Kale Chips: Toddler RecipeBaked Apple with Oats: {Kids Cook} Monday MealTwo Recipes for Charoset: {Kids Cook Recipe}Potato Leek Soup with QuinoaRecipes for Cold Cukes Soup, Chickpea & Tomato Salad and Garlic Bread
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Hi Everyone! I’m so honored to share with you all that teeny tiny foodie was nominated for Red Tricycle’s Totally Awesome Awards in the category: Most Awesome Recipes for the Whole Family! WOW!!! WOW!!! WOW!!! And, I wasn’t even the one who nominated us! Ha! That’s even better. (Thank you to whomever nominated us. Truly. I feel so special. ♥) Apparently, people can vote between now and August 15, but only once from an email address. So, I’ve already voted from, oh, 7 email addresses that I own. And counting. Maybe I’ll just have to open new email accounts. Hee
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Simple Pineapple Purée 6-9 months 9-12 months Ingredients: -4 ounces cubed pineapple Preparation: Place pineapple in a food processor and purée. Serve cold. Yields 3 ounces Variations: -Mix in chili powder and/or a tiny pinch of salt -Mix in full-fat Greek yogurt or ricotta cheese for added protein -Mix in cooked quinoa or couscous for added texture for Little Foodies ages 6-9 months -Mix in cooked brown rice, farro or oatmeal for added texture for Little Foodies 9-12 months -Mix in any combination of the above -Make Pineapple Banana Mint Purée for Little Foodies 6+months Want
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Lately, the idea of making another kind of muffin with fruit and vegetables has been rolling around in my head. I’ve received tons of feedback on my Apple-Spinach Mini Muffins and, apparently, they are a hit with Foodies of all ages. (Thank you!) Before trying them, people are typically wary of spinach in a muffin. Even I agree that it sounds kind of weird. But then, once people taste the muffins, they have been pleasantly surprised by the fact that the muffins actually taste good. But, after making around 1,000 of them for the three expos where teeny tiny
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Pineapple Banana Mint Purée 6-9 months 9-12 months Ingredients: -8 ounces cubed pineapple -½ banana -Few sprigs fresh mint Preparation: Place ingredients in a food processor and purée. Serve cold. Yields 10 ounces Variations: -Mix in chili powder and/or a tiny pinch of salt -Mix in cooked quinoa or couscous for added texture for Little Foodies ages 6-9 months -Mix in cooked brown rice, farro or oatmeal for bigger texture for Little Foodies 9-12 months- -Mix in full-fat Greek yogurt or ricotta cheese for added protein -Mix in any combination of the above Happy Cooking!
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Are you looking for a quick and healthy breakfast or snack for all the Foodies in the family? Smoothies are a fast and easy choice, but not just because they are quick and tasty. They are a great choice for many reasons: 1. Smoothies are easily portable which makes them a perfect “fast food” for Foodies on the go. 2. Smoothies are so easy to make that you can save money by making them at home rather than buying them while out. I like to make them all year round using either fresh, seasonal fruit or frozen fruit when it isn’t
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Here’s a refreshing and satisfying salad for a hot summer day. Perfect for a lunch or dinner at home or to bring to a potluck event. Enjoy! Watermelon & Ricotta Salata Salad Ingredients: -Juice and zest of 5 limes -¾ tablespoon olive oil -1 small clove garlic, minced -Salt, pepper, to taste -3¼ pound seedless watermelon, chopped into ½-inch cubes (Tips on How-to Chop a Watermelon) -4½ ounces ricotta salata, chopped into ½-inch cubes -Mint, to taste, finely chopped Preparation: Make the dressing: Put salt, garlic and pepper into a small bowl and mash with the
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Sometimes it can be intimidating to figure out how to break down a watermelon. Using a small, seedless watermelon, here are some steps to (hopefully) make it easier. 🙂 How To Cube a Watermelon Materials: -A watermelon (obviously) -A large, sharp knife that you feel comfortable using -A sturdy cutting board Tips: -Always use a sharp knife -Chopping produce is easier, and much safer for your hands, if you create a flat surface on the produce to place onto your cutting board before cutting Method: First, cut the watermelon down the middle so you have
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