Eating for weight gain (for little ones who aren’t gaining) from urbanMamas via Parent Hacks.
Naturally Sweet DIY Valentines from Twig & Thistle via not martha.
Homemade sprinkles from Brave Tart via Edible Crafts.
Nutri-plate via Edible Crafts.
Eating like monsters: 12 ways to get kids to eat well from Culinate.
Have a lovely weekend y’all! Here are some links I couldn’t wait to share.
Heart Healhty Valentine’s Day Party Ideas from Super Healthy Kids
USDA proposes new standards for school meals (!) from Food Politics
Snack: Za’atar Popcorn from The Kitchen
On my To Try List: Kale Spinach and Pear Smoothie from Joy the Baker via The Kitchn
An Apple A Day: a produce sticker-driven letterpress calendar from Vik Design on Esty. (via Gastronomista)
For local chefs, a kid’s lunch is packed with challenges from The Baltimore Sun via Food News Journal.
Comfort Food: Miso Soup for Breakfast from The Kitchn.
Food: The Next Culture War from Accidental Hedonist.
Duchess Potato Christmas Trees from not martha. Genius.
Beet Dip from seaweed snacks. I made this and it is tasty!
Let’s ban the phrase “picky eater” from Spoonfed.
Breakfast Banana Split from Lunches Fit For a Kid.
Is white whole wheat flour a whole grain? from Nutrition Data Blog.
Video: Martha Stewart on The Colbert Report via Eater. Steven Colbert prepares childhood snacks with Martha Stewart. Martha shares a tip for slaughtering a turkey.
Due to popular demand (i.e. a couple of pesky emails from friends and readers - I love you all.), I’ve pulled together a new category for healthy kid snacks that are perfect for traveling and general life on the go. I’ve been thinking a lot more about this category of snacks lately and hope to be developing it a great deal in the coming months.
Enjoy!
How to make fruit leather (without a dehydrator) from Simply Recipes.
Want to raise a sweets-obsessed kid? Do these 8 things from Raise Healthy Eaters.
Sandwich Monday: ‘The (Sandwich That Helped Kill) Elvis’ from NPR via Food News Journal.
Polly Want a Cracker? from It’s Not About Nutrition.
Teaching Kids to Eat Healthy: Q & A with Feeding Expert Katja Rowell part 1 and part 2 via Raise Healthy Eaters.
Make Ahead Babysitter Meals from Kitchen Simplicity.
Edible Puzzle from Golubka.
10 Snacks Kids Can Make Themselves from Cozi via Simple Bites.
Beyond the Tortilla Chip: Three Mexican Snacks that Aren’t Deep Fried from The Paupered Chef via Food News Journal.
What Should You Do With a Ravenous Kid? by Frank Bruni at The Atlantic via Food News Journal.
Nutrition Lab: Stick with real fruit (i.e. Fruit Leather is evil.) from the LA Times via Healthy Child Healthy World.
How to handle negative peer (food) pressure kids get at school by Maryann at Meal Planning Magic.
Why You Should Stop Drinking Bottled Water from Accidental Hedonist.
Fresh Watermelon “Cake” from Veggie Belly. My eldest begged me to make this one after she caught me gawking at the pictures.
The Only Back-to-school Lunch Post You’ll Need from One Hungry Mama via Simple Bites.
I adore this zucchini bread recipe from 101 Cookbooks. It’s relatively low in sugar, uses whole wheat flour, lots of zucchini, and the candied ginger, poppyseeds and lemon zest knock it out of the park.
The Real Reason Families Eat Too Many Sweets from Raise Healthy Eaters.
