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10 Healthy Treats for Kids

July 20, 2009 By jenny 44 Comments

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Preparing healthy treats for kids can be a challenge. Picky palates seem to prefer junk over wholesome, natural and healthy treats, but even the pickiest kids may find a treat among this list of healthy treats for kids that suits their liking. Many of these are stand-by healthy treats for my family: figs [...]

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Fried Octopus (Better Than It Sounds!)

June 2, 2009 By jenny Leave a Comment

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The other day we were shopping at the major grocery store in the next town over. Our spring CSA boxes hadn’t started arriving and our stocked pantry had dwindled down to a few jars of apricots, nectarines and tomatoes so we were picking up some essentials. We rarely frequent big chains, preferring [...]

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Redefining Kid's Menus: Beyond Chicken Fingers & Buttered Noodles

May 25, 2009 By jenny 38 Comments

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We eat out far too often for our own good; fortunately, however, we’re blessed with good restaurants that rely heavily on local, organic foods. We can find grass-finished beef and bison burgers, spicy vegetable curries, fresh sashimi, colorful soups and beautifully composed salads, but one thing remains the same: the kid’s menu. While [...]

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