Two of my favorite natural sweeteners are honey and dates. They are such simple foods loaded with flavor. In fact, they are so good you can eat them plain for an easy treat. My kids love a spoonful of honey or a couple dates as a snack. I decided to combine them into one delicious …
Are meal times a battle? Is your child’s diet limited due to flavors and textures? Is chewing a chore? Would a delicious treat like leftover muffin bread pudding be out of the question because it’s “too mushy?” Take heart! I’ve got the best strategies for feeding a child with oral sensory issues. I have two …
There are so many diets and theories and opinions when it comes to health. I’ve experimented with many of them! As I celebrate another year of life I’m so excited to finally be able to find joy in nourishing my body. You Have to Be Healthy to Eat Healthy It’s something I often say to …
Looking for an easy way to get some liver down the hatch? This metabolism boosting salted caramel is easy to make, tastes great and is loaded with Vitamin A! This recipe was an accident. For about a year now I’ve had so many things I can’t eat while breastfeeding that I stopped making salad dressing. …
Wondering how to get your kids to eat vegetables? Or just looking to add something new to your menu? These rutabaga fries are easy to make and kid approved! One of the most common struggles amongst my clients is getting kids to eat vegetables. For some they only have a few they are willing to …
Ice cream isn’t just for summer. Enjoy this allergen friendly treat all winter long. Neapolitan ice cream cake is perfect for any holiday or birthday. When I think of ice cream in the winter the first thing that comes to mind is Neapolitan. I’m not really sure why. Maybe my family always ate it in …
Looking for a way to get your winter dessert fix without reaching for ice cream? Turn breakfast into a special treat with these Neapolitan and spumoni parfaits! I have fond memories of eating lots of Neapolitan ice cream and spumoni ice cream growing up. Of course I was like most kids and really just wanted …
Holidays aren’t just about the sweets. Candy corn potatoes and carrots is festive and healthy! You won’t have any problem getting your kids to eat vegetables when they look like dessert. I love fall. I wish it could last longer. Mild temperatures. Beautiful colors. All things pumpkin. Fun, Fall Food I recently shared my candy …
The older I get the more I know exactly what I want…and what I don’t want (that’s the Analytical Eater in me!). When holidays or birthdays roll around, I make a list with very specific items. I have spent so many years collecting gifts I don’t really care about and using them anyway. Which has …
A nourishing diet and healthy lifestyle play a huge role in your child’s health. But understanding his or her emotional health is just as important! Let’s learn about Eating Styles and how they factor into good health. One of the most common questions I get from parents is how their parenting and food philosophies will …