Talya refuses to eat boxed macaroni and cheese. She’s only two. Yet, that neon-orange color, and not exactly cheese flavor, don’t fool her. She presses the pasta to her lips, gives her head a violent shake, and pushes the plate away. Most moms might think it takes too...
My blender has been working overtime these days. Talya has become obsessed with smoothies. She drinks one almost every day. I’ve noticed other kids her age sucking them down, as well. Maybe it reminds them of all those pureed foods they started off with in the...
Stifado is the Greek version of comfort food. It’s a rich dish full of onions, wine, and spices. It’s super easy to make. Like a stew, you throw everything in a pot. Then, cook it until the meat is so tender it’s falling apart. My grandmother often made chicken or...
This is a recipe that I first created during a low-fat challenge for kids on Top Chef. The fat and calories in these cupcakes have been reduced by over half. When the judges tasted them they couldn’t believe they were light and had beets in them! Since then, this...
This is one of my favorite ways to serve a salad. It’s simple. Everyone gets involved, building their own, which takes some of the pressure off of getting dinner ready. Plus, the alphabet croutons are always a big hit with the kids. Suddenly, salad for dinner doesn’t...
On Sunday mornings Tal, Talya, and I often go to the farmer’s market. Last week we picked up a jar of local honey and several baskets of gorgeous blackberries and strawberries. We ate half the berries before we even got home. They were so deliciously sweet. I decided...
