Spring is here! And so are crepes...
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We’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!
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THE 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 MoreReal Food 4 Kids Holiday Gift Ideas for your Budding Chef!
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Are you searching for the perfect gift for your budding chef? We put together our own top 10 list to help you this holiday season. Get started!
Read MoreChemistry in the Kitchen: Baking Soda vs. Baking Powder (and a recipe for pancakes too!)
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Do you or your kids ever wonder what makes your pancakes fluffy? Or cupcakes rise? In today’s after-school program, we’re going to do a couple of science experiments to see what baking soda and baking powder do. Then we’re going to make pancakes! Your kids can easily recreate the experiment and our recipe in your kitchen at home!
Read MoreWhat's for lunch?
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I first published this post in the Spring of 2017. For the most part, things still hold true: My kids make their own lunch. Over time, they complain less, and have become more creative. In my opinion, making their own lunch helps foster independence and encourages them to think about what they will be putting into their growing bodies around noon-time.
Read MoreTake our 50 food challenge!
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Summer is a great time to try new foods. Challenge your kids to eat 50 different fruits, veggies, and whole grains during summer break.
Read More5 ways to help your kids SNACK SMARTER this summer!
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Summer vacation is nearly upon us and that calls for celebration! Longer days and less structure can lead to a whole lot more snacking, though. Use these 5 tips to keep your family from reaching for that umpteenth granola bar!
Read MoreOur recipe for Energy Balls + Annie makes them on live TV!
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Last week, my daughter and I had the opportunity to appear on the CW Iowa live morning show to talk about Real Food 4 Kids. They inquired about our passion for teaching kids about REAL FOOD and during that time, Annie made a batch of Energy Balls on TV! We thought you might want the recipe so your kids can give them a try!
Read MoreReally good muffins...that are GREEN! (without the food coloring)
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Your kids will love these GREEN muffins to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! Here's the recipe:
Ingredients:
2 cups flour (I use whole wheat with no complaints)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda.....
Top 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 MoreTop 10 Aha! moments that led to Real Food 4 Kids
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Since I'm one year into my business, I've taken a bit of time to reflect on how it all began. The following ten Aha! moments gently nudged, then jolted me into realizing that I'd better just go for it. Here's my Real Food 4 Kids story that's 15 years in the making:
Read MoreWe just turned ONE!
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Real Food 4 Kids has just turned one! This business was borne out of a passion for educating kids about food. Children are so incredibly open to learning, which makes our job incredibly rewarding! We are looking forward to another great year!
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 MoreSummer Veggie Trivia!
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At the farmers market this past weekend, I found these 20 veggies...can you and your kids identify them? (Read the blog post for the answers!) And, next month, I bet that I can find 20 new ones! Yes, that makes me excited!
Read MoreStrategies to Avoid Endless Summer Grazing
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Has anyone else already fallen into the abyss of summer snacking? Food is disappearing around here faster than I can keep up. It appears that all rules were thrown out the window, yet I don't recall making that a conscious choice. There are already a dozen reasons why concrete plans have not been laid, and nor should they! It's summer after all...
Read MoreRecreate your favorites at home!
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One night last week, my daughter declared that we had 'no good desserts'. We LOVE chocolate peanut butter cups, so I suggested we make our own. A quick google search led to a plethora of recipe options. I picked one with few ingredients and good reviews and an hour later, we had a really good dessert!
Read More5 ways to encourage heathy eating this summer.
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The countdown is on! Summer is right around the corner. With the kids out of school, there might be a lot more activity in your kitchen! A little preparation can go a long way to help your kids eat healthy (most of the time) all summer long.
Start off on the right foot, since it's a lot easier to set some parameters from the beginning, than to try and implement them mid-summer.
Read MoreIf at first you don't succeed try, try again!
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There's no better time of year to try, so I've included a list of my favorite spots to get the freshest possible produce into your child's hands!
Who hasn't heard the words try, try again? I think they aptly apply to getting kids to eat their fruits and vegetables! Studies show that it can take as many as 10-15 tries before a child starts to like a particular fruit or vegetable.
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!
5 fun ways to create science in the kitchen!
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With edible results of course!
This past Sunday, I taught a cooking class where we made homemade ricotta to use in our lasagna. It was simple, it took less than an hour, and the kids thought that it was really cool! As I think back a few years, I've had similar "ah-ha science" moments when cooking with my kids. Here are five favorites that don't require a lot of time, ingredients, or money to recreate in your kitchen!
