Maple Roasted Parsnip Chips

August 11, 2013 by

I’ve been waiting all year for Parsnips to come into season here in Australia as I’ve been wanting to adapt a delicious sounding Roasted Parsnip Dish I found in Nigella Lawson – Feast. On a recent Farmers Market Visit I picked up a couple of parsnips and got straight to cooking a couple of batches […]

Filed Under: Get Kids To Eat More Vegetables, Vegetarian Recipes

5 Books To Help Kids Eat More Vegetables

July 16, 2013 by

A recent study revealed that children eat more vegetables after learning about “the importance of healthy food and why their bodies need a variety of foods.” (See: Teaching Young Children a Theory of Nutrition: Conceptual Change and the Potential for Increased Vegetable Consumption Psychological Science 0956797612474827, first published on June 26, 2013) So, when kids […]

Filed Under: Children Eat More Vegetables, Get Kids To Eat More Vegetables

12 Ways To Make Food Fun For Kids

May 17, 2013 by

I’m sure you’ll agree that getting kids to the table and actually eating their food can often prove to be a real struggle. However, when you make food fun, the kids will be more inclined to try and eat and maybe even enjoy what’s on offer. Don’t be shy! Let your creative side run wild […]

Filed Under: Fussy Eaters, Get Kids To Eat More Vegetables, Make Food Fun For Kids, Muffin Tin Meals, Picky Eaters

Grain Free Cheesy Eggplant Chips

May 5, 2013 by

Are you a diligent recipe follower or do you prefer to wing it? Do you get a thrill from being inspired by ingredients and flavor combinations and set about to create masterpieces in your kitchen? There is a sense of accomplishment and achievement when you pull together an array of ingredients and produce a dish […]

Filed Under: Flavor Thesaurus, Get Kids To Eat More Vegetables, Grain Free Cheesy Eggplant Chips, Picky Eaters Tagged With:

Should You Hide Vegetables In Other Food For Kids?

April 30, 2013 by

There are pros and cons of hiding vegetables and other less attractive ingredients in more popular foods for kids. It’s a trick I’ve employed countless times and I wanted to share the positive and negative aspects to following this deceptive tactic. There are some negatives to hiding vegetables… Before I share a couple of ways […]

Filed Under: Fussy Eaters, Get Kids To Eat More Vegetables, Hide Vegetables In Food, Picky Eaters

12 Unique Ways To Get Your Kids To Eat Cauliflower

April 5, 2013 by

Recently on Facebook, I shared this Mashed Cauliflower Recipe from my archives and received a comment from a reader about her family enjoying Cauliflower Pizza Crust. That inspired me to create this post for you – 12 Unique Ways To Get Your Kids To Eat Cauliflower.  (By the way, I’d love you to Follow Me […]

Filed Under: Cauliflower Recipes, Get Kids To Eat More Vegetables, Picky Eater Inspirations, The GAPS Diet