Two weeks ago, we received a comment from one of our readers in response to our post on feeding children healthily. In the post the reader, who has worked with children for the last 20 years, gave two specific recommendations for helping kids learn to love healthy food. We loved what she had to say, and her suggestions are easily implementable; scroll to the bottom of this post to see the comment. One point that hit home for us is “to make sure you are always offering a variety of foods prepared differently to offer a range of tastes, sounds, temperature, and oral motor work”. You’ve heard us say it again and again: prepare, serve and eat a rainbow; similarly, focusing on variety on how food tastes and feels is a key rule when feeding yourself and your family, no matter the age. Continue reading “A Word from One of Our Wise Readers”
Tag: Philosophy
The Ideal Plate
Well, it looks like the pyramids have finally taken up their rightful place in ancient Egypt where they belong, freeing the USDA to adopt a new icon for it’s dietary guidelines. The ideal plate, called “My Plate”, is split four ways (fruits, vegetables, grains and proteins), with a glass of dairy by its side, and is coupled with a very clear message to American consumers: eat less, eat more fruits and vegetables, drink more water and less sugary drinks. Continue reading “The Ideal Plate”
Organic, or not Organic, that is the Question… Or is it?
We are constantly bombarded with messages telling us organic is better. But do we really have to buy all produce, meat, even mattresses and clothes bearing USDA 100% organic label, free of all synthetics, and purer than the driven snow? Sure, it might be better for us – and the environment – but going organic en masse can get pricey, fast. Continue reading “Organic, or not Organic, that is the Question… Or is it?”
Quick Fixes (15 Minutes or Less)
We’ve all been there before. You come home hungry (or with a handful of hungry kids), it’s late, and it would be so much easier to simply call the Chinese restaurant down the block. Once in a while as a treat, that’s fine, but if your goal is to cook then calling the Chinese restaurant can’t be an option every time you don’t have time. That’s why this blog exists; to help you deal with those days. So, let’s get down to the business of quick fixes. Continue reading “Quick Fixes (15 Minutes or Less)”
Come and Cook with Us!
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Hello and welcome to our blog about what to cook (and why), and how to do it quickly. This is the result of many months of conversation between two friends who are passionate about eating fresh, homemade, simple food.
It is our belief that it doesn’t have to be hard to prepare something good. Our goal is to help you cook an easy, fresh and colorful meal once a day. Every day. Come and cook with us! Continue reading “Come and Cook with Us!”
Come and Cook with Us 