Summer Time To Be Outdoors
Fresh air and exercise are good for overall health. Hiking, camping, and even picnicking involve preparing and storing at least one meal. Especially in the heat, food needs to be handled correctly, or you could come home with food poisoning.
Keep Foods Cold or Hot
Food safety principles are the same whether you’re in the kitchen [...]

Farmers’ Markets Engage Picky Eaters 
Farmers’ markets are not only fun for the entire family, but they can be a wonderful source for multi-sensory learning. One of the most effective methods for developing healthy eating habits in your kids, especially picky eaters, is to involve them in the entire food process, beginning with your purchase of the [...]

Too Hot To Cook?
During the hot sultry days of summer, cooking can be the last thing on your mind. In warm weather our appetites decrease, but it’s important to get your five servings of fruit and vegetables.
Salads are not only simple to prepare, but refreshing as well. Salad recipes are an easy way to combine grains, fruits, [...]

Tomato Cucumber Salad
¼ red onion thinly sliced
2 tomatoes cut into wedges
1 cucumber halved and sliced
¼ cup (about half of a 6 ounce can) pitted ripe olives drained
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice (about the juice of one lemon)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Freshly ground pepper
Method:
Combine all ingredients.
Cover and refrigerate several hours.
Serve with [...]

The number one cause of illness is poor nutrition, according to former Surgeon General Dr. C. Everett Koop. He said, “Diet-related diseases account for 68 percent of all deaths.”
It’s well-established that how well you and your children feel depends on the food you eat. The good news is your body was created to heal and [...]

This salad is enough for a crowd and it’s versatile. Last time I made Rainbow Salad, I didn’t have red cabbage and it was wonderful anyway. You can take it along on a picnic or to share at a family reunion. You’ll want to store it in a cooler to keep bacteria at bay and when [...]

Kid’s White Poofy Chef’s Hat Directions
You’ll need:
A band of white poster board 26 inches long and 3 inches high
3 sheets of white tissue paper
Scotch tape
clear packing tape
Method:
1) Cut the tissue paper to three 10 inches by 26 inches pieces.
2) Pleat and tape one of the short sides of each tissue strip along the hat band. [...]

Easy & Healthy Munching
We often rely on processed snacks, just because they’re easy. A mom’s question on
mamapedia.com exemplifies the problems parents face with finding snacks that are both easy AND healthy. She says, “I’m looking for some easy-to-grab healthy snack ideas. My kids are sick of me saying ‘have a piece of fruit [...]

Banana-Orange Yogies
1¾ cup yogurt (If you don’t want a tangy flavor use whole milk)
2 peeled bananas (frozen bananas may be used)
¾ cup frozen orange concentrate
¼ cup honey (babies under 12 months should not eat honey, substitute agave nectar or other sweetener)
Method:
Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze.
Too [...]

The days are warm and long. The kids are home and need something to keep them busy. It’s the perfect time to include your kids in meal preparation. Meal preparation is an opportunity for your youngster to have hands-on experiences with various foods.
“Multi-sensory learning” is involving all the senses in the process. When kids have chores in the kitchen, [...]