This is installment two of “ignoring the clear signs of winter around me”. We used our Fresh Squeezed Lemonade from last week to make some popsicles. We are getting small snow flurries this week, but my brain has already completely moved on from winter. I’m ready for farmer’s markets, biking around town, and Picnic Thursdays….
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Hi! Thanks for stopping by True Family Food. I am a nutritionist mom of three, and I teach cooking classes for children. Many of the recipes you see here were developed for curriculum I have run in the past.
Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
I am in denial that it’s still cold here in Colorado. I’ve put most of our winter clothes in storage under the beds, gone to parks and playgrounds under-dressed, and made this fresh squeezed lemonade outside with Eloise last week. Has winter had it’s last stand? Am I free to soak up the sun a…
Spring Naan Pizza
It’s thawing here in Colorado. The snow drifts are melting, the sun is shining through the haze, and tulips are popping up all over my flowerbeds. Did Easter get anyone else in the mood for all things spring? I spent part of the weekend spring cleaning the basement, and I found at least 5 things…
Easy Steamed Carrot Hack
My preschooler has been into baby carrots and hummus lately. It’s been her go to snack, and I am for it. Does anyone else feel like supermom when their kid eats a vegetable dipped into another vegetable? The only problem is that my toddler always want what everyone else is having. In theory, this is…
Skillet Chicken Fajitas
This marinade is one of the most delicious things I have eaten outside of a Tex Mex restaurant. It is my new staple when I’m craving home, and I want to share it with you. These days we could all use a little restaurant quality fajitas without dealing with the stress of going out. I…
Favorite Non-Food Easter Basket Treats
*This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase an item using one of the links, I will receive a small kick back at no added cost to you. Want to get ahead of the Easter basket game? I always try to have a good mix of treats like a small chocolate bunny, fruit leather,…
Toddler Egg and Rice Pancakes
Is it just me, or are you always in need of a healthy, filling snack for your toddler too? This little snack recipe has come out of necessity. Halfway through cooking dinner, I suddenly realize most of what we are eating is not appropriate for my toddler. It’s usually when we’re having a big salad…
Preschool Salads: tips and tricks
Serving salad to tiny people can seem impossible, even wasteful. I do concede that a large pile of raw veggies is not the most appealing meal to kids, or me, for that matter. Below are some tips and tricks to make it more fun and tasty for the little people in your life. Deconstruct A…
Simple Strawberry-Banana Smoothie
This is my go to weekday smoothie recipe. I love that it has added flax (great for kiddos dealing with constipation), sneaky spinach, and uses ingredients I typically always have on hand. I like to serve the 16 month old’s in her Pura cup. The straw is large enough for her to easily drink the…
Strawberry Banana Swirl
This is one of my favorite whole family snacks. We love trying out different varieties of Banana Swirl depending on what fruit or mix ins we have lying around. Strawberry Banana Swirl is one of my favorites, because the tartness of the frozen berries balances the sweetness of the banana. I love that it’s sweetener…
Blueberry Applesauce
I bought a large container of blueberries recently, even though I know better than to do this during the middle of Colorado winter. Sure enough, they were super sour. I didn’t want them to go to waste, so I found a creative solution. We made Blueberry Applesauce! It was delicious. The apples pared down the…
How to Create the Best Preschool Tea Party
Necessary components: a savory component a sweet component tea set herbal tea sugar cream or non-dairy milk Savory Components Tea Sandwiches You can offer an old favorite or take the opportunity to present a new food. Sometimes having things in a new setting can be helpful for acceptance. If it’s a special “tea sandwich”, it…
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