Eggplant is not a vegetable that children tend to naturally be attracted to, unlike carrots or celery for example. This eggplant spread might change their mind. Many years ago, I used to bake eggplant rounds with tomato sauce and parmesan. I also used to make a casserole with eggplant, millet, garlic, feta and other delicious ingredients. Oh, both recipes were [...]
I would like to share with you a shocking conversation I recently had with my feverish son right before his nap. Me: Where did you get the pencils and erasers? I found them in your backpack today. M: It was X.'s (girl name) birthday today. Me: Aha. M: But she is not my friend. Me: She is not? M: No, [...]
My mom has made this salad since I was little on Christmas, Easter, and other special occasions. She does not usually work with amounts of ingredients, so I had to make it a few times until I came up with the right proportions. So if you want to make it for your family, use the recipe below and start by [...]
Did you ever want a quick and easy solution to help your child poop? What if that solution is in fact a tasty and nutritious smoothie? I want to help you and your child who does not poop every day! I created a yummy smoothie that you can offer your child as part of their breakfast. Give it a try and [...]
Last week I found a fun article published in New York Times Magazine that I am excited to share with you today. It talks about what children eat all over the world (Japan, France, Malawi, Brazil, Turkey, Netherlands, etc.). The article has great pictures (some with real kids sitting at the table) and it is an easy and relaxing read. [...]
Do you find that sometimes you have no idea what to give your child when they come home from school or what to pack in their snack bag for the park? It happens to everybody, including me. For an easy reference, I like to keep a list on my fridge of quick things to put together when I need a snack [...]
Easter is approaching and with it come thoughts, hopes, and plans of making and eating lots of yummy food. In Romania, the four dishes that my mom would always make for Easter when I was growing up were: pasca - a dessert made with wheat flour, milk, cheese, raisins (which obviously I do not make as my son is gluten [...]
This is another recipe that I have been making for years and we never tire of it. The Quick One-Pot Colorful Vegetarian Chili is rich in fiber and it is very pretty to look at. Dump all the ingredients in a big pot and in 30 minutes you have a delicious meal to share with your whole family. You can adjust the [...]
My kids don’t like to eat mushrooms. Wait, let me rephrase this. My kids don’t like to see big pieces or whole mushrooms in their meals. And that’s OK with me. They still eat mushrooms as long as they barely notice them in the food. Pasta sauce, vegetable spread, and this tasty green omelette are all examples that my kids [...]
Many children suffer from constipation. Buy why can't children poop? Lack of water and lack of fresh and cooked fruits and vegetables in their diet play a big role. In addition, not enough physical activity and too many processed foods are often part of the problem. I am sharing with you today 7 delicious meals and snacks that can help children poop every [...]