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Are your kids up for a #realfood4kids challenge? We want them (and you!) to try 50 different fruits and vegetables this summer! We've put together a list to get you started. Share your progress with us!
Read MoreThe journalist and foodie Michael Pollan has been quoted saying "You can eat anything you want, as long as you cook it yourself". We love the intent of this, but like to take it one step further and say "You can eat anything you want, as long as you make it from scratch." In case you need convincing, here’s our top 5 reasons why you(r kids) should take the time to make those tasty treats from scratch!
Read MoreWe hope you’ll get into the holiday spirit by doing some baking with your kids this season! We’d love to share our kid-approved gingerbread recipe with you and hope you’ll enjoy it as much as we do. Build a house, make a snowman, or come up with your own creation! Snap a photo and show us what you make!
Read MoreWe want to share some ideas on how to get your kids involved in making lunch! No matter whether your kids are learning at home or in the school building, they all have to eat lunch. While studies show that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, we believe that a healthy lunch is really important too. Lunch should leave your kids feeling energized for the rest of the school day, not lethargic and in need of a nap.
Read MoreI just learned that July 19th is National Ice Cream Day. We’ve tried making ice cream three ways this summer, and all three are delicious - and different. The most important step to making creamy ice cream at home is not even on the ingredient list. The secret ingredient is air! The more teeny tiny air bubbles in your mixture, the creamer your ice cream will be. That’s why it’s so important to churn, toss, or mix, depending on which of the methods you choose below. Give them all a try!
Read MoreAre your kids up for a #realfood4kids challenge? We want them (and you!) to try 50 different fruits and vegetables this summer! We've put together a list to get you started. Share your progress with us!
Read MoreThere are 5 things you and your child(ren) can do at home to be the healthiest version of YOU! We’ve outlined them in Our C.R.E.E.D.
Read MoreIf your kid doesn't like to eat a particular food, keep trying. Perseverance is your best bet.
I have a lot of experience with getting my 4 kids to try new foods. In fact, one of my kids was tube-fed for several years and had to be re-taught to eat from scratch, a process that took several years, what felt like a zillion tries, and a whole lot of help.
So, based on a lot of experience, are my top 5 ways to get your picky eater to eat a broader range of foods.
Read MoreReal life offers all sorts of teachable moments, no classroom required! As little bits of greenery started to peek through the brown Iowa landscape, one of my kids asked if it was time to plan for our vegetable garden. It was a a great suggestion and offers the opportunity for some creative learning too!
Read MoreDo you have kids that like one form of something, but not another? It happens at our house too! I have one child that doesn’t like eggs AT ALL, but really enjoys breakfast casserole…made with eggs. Hmm…
We think breakfast casseroles double as both a great breakfast or dinner option, and any leftovers are great for lunch. It’s pretty easy recipe to make from scratch and will serve a big family like ours. And, it’s an easy recipe to double and make for another family in need, especially during this crazy time!
Read MoreThe other day, my daughter Claire asked me if she could make strawberry shortcakes to pass the time. Me: but we don’t have any strawberries. Her: I saw some in the freezer. why can’t I use those? Me: great idea! 9 year-olds can be so resourceful!
Give our Strawberry Shortcake recipe a try! We’ve included a couple of substitutions since we know that trips to the grocery store are few and far between. For a little extra motivation, your child(ren) can follow along on our new youtube channel (please subscribe!) and watch Claire make the entire recipe, or just the 5 minute whipped cream. Enjoy!
Read MoreWe had a request for our favorite kid-friendly bread recipe, and we are happy to share! Bread is so much fun for kids to make; most kids enjoy getting their hands messy and it’s even better when you can eat the result. This recipe makes incredibly delicious dinner rolls and was a huge hit when Andrew made it a few days ago. A double-batch was gone in a flash. If you give it a try, let us know what you think!
Read MoreAs we draw nearer to St. Patrick’s Day, I challenge you to make something green to eat or drink, without reaching for the food coloring!
The only green foods that I can think of are plant based, so consider the upside; whatever you make green will be better for you! Give our smoothie a try; Annie just made a double-batch and it’s nearly gone.
Read MoreValentine's Day is just around the corner, and food is a great way to share your love! Why not make some heart-shaped REAL FOOD instead of buying the packaged stuff at the store. It's easier than you think!
Read MoreIt’s rare that I meet a child who doesn’t enjoy helping in the kitchen when given the opportunity. It’s more or less play, right? Yet oftentimes, as parents, it can be overwhelming enough just to get a meal on the table, let alone have your child(ren), whether toddler or teen, potentially add to the chaos and mess at an already trying time of day. But it’s so worth it, and what better time of year to make a fresh start. So, ease into a new habit by “piggybacking”.
Read MoreGingerbread is tied to this festive time of year. But for a long time, my kids wouldn’t eat it because they didn’t like the taste. Over the last month, we’ve had multiple opportunities to test out our Gingerbread Recipe and it has been a huge hit! Kids actually LIKE it, and adults with and without kids are asking for the recipe. We’d love to share it with you this holiday season.
Read MoreI can hardly believe that the holidays are upon us! For those of you trying to come up with the perfect gift for your child or teen who loves to help in the kitchen, look no further; here are our TOP 10 for 2019!
Read MoreI 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 MoreWe’ve taught 28 kids to pour, swirl, and flip these tasty super-thin pancakes in the last 2 weeks, and we think your child can do it too!
Read MoreReal Food 4 Kids offers hands-on cooking classes for kids and teens. Classes teach a variety of basic cooking skills and are available in-person in Des Moines, Iowa or can be attended virtually from anywhere.
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Voted "Best Overall" Online Cooking Class for Kids by Simply Recipes.
“This morning EJ made an omelet crafted from left over ribeye, sautéd red onions, green peppers, tomatoes and serrano pepper (as EJ said “for some heat”) and mozzarella cheese. You’ve made such an impact on him!! Thanks for showing him your love, kindness and craft!”
— Megan W
“You have such a way with kids (patience & organization, too!); thanks for creating Real Food 4 Kids - it’s such a wonderful and unique program. It’s really helping Josie with her confidence, even beyond cooking!”
— Carolyn
“The information presented is invaluable; I learned many new things! Children have a right to know what is in the food that they are eating/being provided. I think a huge ‘eye-opener’ was listening to them try to pronounce the ingredients off the label.”
— Kristel Kautzky, School Principal
“My son really enjoyed it. He wants to be a chef and is already planning his restaurant menu :) I appreciate it so much all the work you put into making this so well organized, and amazing.”
— Carrie
“The fun way in which vegetables were presented and the experience of trying them with his peers did more for my picky eater than all of my experience as a pediatrician. After one visit from Real Food 4 Kids, my first grader is now requesting peppers or salad in his lunchbox daily.”
— Christy Sullivan, mother of 5, Pediatrician, & President of St. Augustin School Board
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