I am always on the hunt for portable breakfasts or snacks that are healthy and satisfying for BOTH Rose and me. I am not a huge fan of kiddie packaged foods or recipes that are often low on flavor and not all that pleasing to adult palates (or any palates, for that matter). If I…
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Ways to Pack Greens into Your Toddler’s Diet + Green Smoothie Recipe
You’ve heard me say it before – Rose eats what we eat. Of course, this isn’t always possible, and one of the main conundrums has been dark leafy greens such as kale, spinach or chard. They are packed with nutritional benefits and a huge part of my diet, but they are hard for babies and…
Lemon Turmeric Overnight Oats
I have always had a thing for lemons. I distinctly remember my mom catching me as a young kid eating lemon wedges and scolding me for ruining my tooth enamel. I still cannot help myself sometimes. Yolo! It seems Rose also has the same penchant for tart things, because she begs me to eat lemons…
Blueberry-Purple Sweet Potato Smoothie with Tahini and Miso
I love to play sweet and savory flavors off of each other, and this smoothie is the perfect result of my oddball tinkering. While I do love a frozen banana based smoothie, I find it can be a little harsh on my stomach at times. Cauliflower, zucchini and/or sweet potato are great stand-ins, because they…
Glazed Blood Orange Chia Seed Muffins with Cardamom
Despite being the shortest month, February always seems to stretch on in its bleak, dreary coldness (random 60 degree days in the Northeast being the exception – yikes, global warming!). Enter the blood orange – a bright spot in late winter’s dreariness. When these colorful, citrusy wonders start showing up at the market in January or February,…
