4 Ways To Soften Butter
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Who else has tried to soften butter, only to have it explode in the microwave or melt too quickly into a puddle?
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Misled by packaged claims? Read the ingredient statement.
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Have you ever made a purchase based on the claim made on the front of the package? We've all done it. The claims made on packaging can be incredibly enticing, and also incredibly confusing and misleading.
Read MoreFood For Thought: Buying Organic and Buying Local
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Many people wonder if it’s worth purchasing organically grown food. In my opinion, it’s not a simple answer. My first choice is to purchase locally grown food that’s chemical free. Maybe it’s certified organic, but maybe it’s not.
Read MoreOur take on making the most of family mealtime + our top 3 ways to make it happen
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I envisioned an entire childhood of idyllic family meals. It sort-of came to be…with modifications. Read on to learn my top 3 ways to (hopefully) make it work.
Read MoreIngredient Labels 101
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Let us help you decipher what you’re eating in 3 easy steps: 1. Find It, 2. Understand It, 3. Evaluate It. Then, you can Eat It…maybe.
Did you know that most pancake syrup is made from corn? Cheetos are made from corn too, not cheese! And, those Strawberry flavored fruit strips might be made from apples.
Read MoreTop 5 reasons to let your kids eat Halloween candy!
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Yes! I did just write that. I'm certainly not a fan of the complete and total sugar overload, but I do think there are some valuable reasons to let your kids dig in to that bucket-o-candy. Here are our Top 5 Reasons…
Read MoreWhat do we mean by "REAL FOOD"?
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We want to teach kids about food, including the healthy stuff AND the indulgent stuff. During this week's Baking Bonanza camp, we indulged big time. It was fun and delicious. I think it's OK to indulge from time to time, and when you do, make it from scratch! We believe that the more you know about where your food comes from, and how to create it, you'll be better prepared to nourish your body in a mindful way…
Read MoreTHE MORE YOU KNOW...5 THINGS TO LOOK FOR WHEN YOU READ THE LABEL
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Remember the “More You Know” campaign? I wish I could put a giant PSA out there for food!
You can learn so much about your food by reading the label. The initial look at any package is going to capture the flashy marketing designed to make you want to buy it. The only way to know for sure if you’re buying something good for you - read the label! Read on for 5 things to look for:
Read MoreTop 5 reasons to let your kids eat Halloween candy!
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Yes! I did just write that. I'm certainly not a fan of the complete and total sugar overload, but I do think there are some valuable reasons to let your kids dig in to that bucket-o-candy.
Read More"Eat all the junk food you want...
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...as long as you cook it yourself" - Michael Pollan
As promised, the recipe for homemade Nutella is in this post! Here you see a visual of the store-bought version with mostly sugar and palm oil. The homemade version has mostly hazelnuts and chocolate! It's delicious!
Read MoreWhat are 6 parts of the plant that we eat? Stems? Flowers? What else?
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I had a great time in several classrooms this week, talking about the different parts of the plant that we eat. Flowers? yes. Stems? yes. Seeds? yes. And the leaves, roots, and fruit too! Here's a quick overview in case you want to quiz the kids:
Learn how we explored roots, stems, leaves, seed, flowers and fruit!
The single most important thing to read when you buy packaged food...
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...is the ingredient statement.
Packaged food is a trillion (with a T) dollar industry. The manufacturer of that pretty little package wants you to purchase it. So it's going to look good. The manufacturer is going to highlight all of it's attributes. They will tell you it's benefits and maybe even the stuff it left out. They might even vie for your kids attention by showcasing their favorite characters, songs, or TV shows. But how do you know what that product is really made of?
Read MoreThe glass is half-full: involve your kids in the kitchen!
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My name is Sue and I’m the founder and owner of Real Food 4 Kids. I’d love to jump-start or nurture your child’s interest in food. My #1 recommendation: involve your kids in the kitchen. Yes, it’s hectic. Yes, it’s more work…for several years. Yes, it can test your patience, even on a good day. But the benefits are real, and if you’re looking at the glass half-full, those benefits can become apparent pretty quickly. Here are five good reasons to get started:
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