We are halfway through the month of May and Memorial Day is less than 2 weeks away! It's time to take out your grill, dust it off and fire it up! Starting this week and continuing through the next couple weeks I will be sharing grilling recipes that are perfect for picky eaters and the entire family. Most picky eaters don't enjoy very ...

Kids love eating foods that are holiday friendly and Valentine's Day is the perfect time of year to bring this concept to life! There are so many ideas for heart shaped foods out there! Just take a glance at Facebook and Pinterest and you will see endless ideas for making heart-shaped foods. Kids LOVE this idea and what a great way to engage an ...

Today's post is all about exploring early finger and table foods for your growing baby!  This stage in the feeding process is always a bit stressful for me, as choking can be a danger, and I really want my babies to have the healthiest foods possible. So, what are the best and safest foods for little ones to first feast on once they are ...

 Now that my second daughter is over 7 months old, I am able to become more adventurous with the foods she is able to eat. At 7 months, babies are able to consume slightly thicker textures, as well as enjoy more complex flavors. I am attempting to be more audacious with my food presentation the second time around in hopes of raising a ...

Last week I shared three ways that I have been using this summer to help my little picky eater become more adventurous in the kitchen!  This week I would like to present three fresh ideas to help inspire good eating habits in your little picky eater at home: Feed and Eat with Siblings! My two year-old loves to help me with our new little ...

Over the next several weeks I will be researching and reporting on the definition, symptoms, causes and cures for the ever-growing Peanut Allergy. According to the Mayo Clinic, the basic definition of the peanut allergy reads as follows: Peanut allergy is common, especially in children. Peanut allergy symptoms can range from a minor irritation ...

Here are two very simple vegetable based recipes for picky eaters to enjoy! Both require just a few basic ingredients and are easy to prepare. Pieces are also tiny enough for little hands and mouths to handle independently! Both dishes are favorites in my home, and I hope they will be in yours! Cinnamon Carrots You will need: Fresh baby ...

Dealing with a picky eater (my very own 2-year-old daughter) on a daily basis can be quite daunting at times. She has a mother who loves to cook, bake, and sample a wide variety of foods and flavors as much as humanly possible. Needless to say, I thoroughly enjoy and look forward to taking culinary risks in the kitchen. In addition, I am extremely ...

Here is a delicious dish I made last weekend for my sweet but picky 2-year-old and a group of girlfriends who came for a visit. As I have mentioned in previous recipe posts, my little daughter adores any type of pasta, which has become my secret weapon when attempting to imbed vegetables, poultry, meats and various new flavors into her diet! ...

At my current workplace, we have started a new monthly pot luck tradition for the entire teaching and therapeutic staff. It has become a fun time to gather all the staff together, share and swap recipes and enjoy the company and cooking of others. In addition, each month's luncheon offers a different theme. This month was an Irish theme ...