The Forest Feast: Baby Bites Mealtime Adventures This charming tale emphasizes how delicious veggies are. You’ll want to read it to your children again and again…especially if you have a picky eater. The Forest Feast is a companion storybook, designed to reinforce the concepts detailed in the parenting book Baby Bites: Transforming a Picky Eater into [...]

The Sunday Denver Post ran the article “Healthy Lessons,” about the cost of school lunches. Most of the article discusses the school lunch program. Some schools are now including salad bars, fresh fruit, and other healthy food options. A Big Nonna Hug to them! Regrettably, the article also reinforced the notion that preparing healthy foods [...]

3-Grain Mexican Salad is a scrumptious dinner or a tastely dish to bring to a potluck. You’ll want to make enough to have planned-overs for lunch. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup each of cooked barley, brown rice, and defrosted corn. 1 15 oz can rinsed and drained black beans, ½ cup chopped green [...]

You’ll want to try this Cheesy Salmon Casserole. The cheese and white sauce cover any fishy taste, for picky eaters who need a little convincing that fish can be delicious. While your oven is pre-heating to 350 degrees, make a thick white sauce by melting ¼ cup butter in a small pan, then whisk in ¼ cup [...]