This past weekend we went to the mountains and I promised the kids that we could have smores! They could not wait to try the gooey...

Oh my how I love to hear the words, “Mommy, I am hungry”! I think I even hear those words in my sleep! It truly is amazing how much food...

If you follow my blog, you know that I am all about finding portable grain free snacks to fill the gaps between meals. When I first...

Treats absolutely have their place in my children’s diets. They have some sort of a treat every day! It is not used as a reward or taken...

Are grain-free options healthier than whole grains for kids? Going gluten-free has been called a fad, unsafe, and unnecessary effort...

Crumbles are a simple way to fuel your kids for school or satisfy a sweet tooth after dinner! If you are looking for a warm meat or egg...

When you have kids, it is essential that you have a game plan when it comes to feeding them! You are looking at 21 meals per week plus...

I am all for cookies that carry a big nutrient punch and supply my kids with lasting energy. The exciting thing about creating your own...

Let me tell you about my little William! He is sweet and kind also fiery and full of energy. He loves all things sports and usually has...

The boys were invited to a backyard Campout the other day! What a fun idea! They were pumped! I wanted them to bring something sweet they...

There is something magical about winter squash!! I LOVE it all! In fact, I believe I could admit that I am a self-diagnosed hoarder of...

I tried an experiment with dinner this week and decided to make a dessert for the main meal. I wanted to see how the kids would react and...

I love baking with plantains! I have posted several plantain muffin recipes: Plantain Banana Muffins (Grain and sweetener free) Plantain,...

Adding fruit and mild-flavored vegetables naturally sweeten the muffins and add moisture. It also boosts the nutrient value of the...

Calcium Why is it an important mineral? According to Sarah Ballantyne, Ph.D., calcium is essential for bone formation, many processes...

Does adding spinach to a chocolate chip cookie make it healthy? Yes, it sure makes it healthier! Does it make it healthy food? I suppose...

I have got one little guy who absolutely LOVES any kind of hamburger bun. There are a couple of restaurants around our area that serve...

Creating bars has become a fun challenge for me! Bars are a great go-to snack for hungry kids when you need something portable and...

Health benefits of CHOCOLATE! According to a study in the Journal Antioxidants & Redox Signaling, “Cocoa contains more phenolic...

Although most of my recipes are about encouraging your kids to build a broad palate through nutrient dense foods. This recipe was about...