Crunch a Color
Designed with the help of kids, parents, teachers and nutritionists. Kids have fun learning to choose nutritious foods for themselves. Named one of the top 100 Children's Products of 2011 and Top 10 Socially Responsible Products by Dr. Toy.
Created by a mom, Crunch a Color™ is a game that gets kids to eat their veggies! Kids earn points for eating a balanced and colorful plate of veggies, fruits, proteins and grains. Bonus points for good manners and trying new foods!
http://www.crunchacolor.com/products/crunch-a-color
Created by a mom, Crunch a Color™ is a game that gets kids to eat their veggies! Kids earn points for eating a balanced and colorful plate of veggies, fruits, proteins and grains. Bonus points for good manners and trying new foods!
Designed with the help of kids, parents, teachers and nutritionists. Kids have fun learning to choose nutritious foods for themselves. Named one of the top 100 Children's Products of 2011 and Top 10 Socially Responsible Products by Dr. Toy.
Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals [Paperback]
I'm always looking for inspiration to make meals colorful, easy and healthy. Jamie's book is loaded with great recipes that even the kids can help make (and they're easy for mom too)!
Cooking good food from scratch is a skill that can save you money, keep you healthy, and make you, your family and friends happy. The book features simple recipes with step-by-step pictures and instructions that make it easy even for everyone!
http://www.amazon.com/Jamies-Food-Revolution-Rediscover-Affordable/dp/1401310478/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1314380485&sr=8-1
Cooking good food from scratch is a skill that can save you money, keep you healthy, and make you, your family and friends happy. The book features simple recipes with step-by-step pictures and instructions that make it easy even for everyone!
I'm always looking for inspiration to make meals colorful, easy and healthy. Jamie's book is loaded with great recipes that even the kids can help make (and they're easy for mom too)!
The Scramble : Getting Healthy, Homemade Dinners on the Table While Preserving Your Sanity
Aviva makes it super easy to prepare a healthy, kid-friendly meal in a flash.
A fantastic email newsletter full of strategies to survive what Aviva calls “The Six O’Clock Scramble.” Full of ideas for simple meals that the whole family can enjoy, organizing tips, ways to get the kids involved.
http://thescramble.com/
A fantastic email newsletter full of strategies to survive what Aviva calls “The Six O’Clock Scramble.” Full of ideas for simple meals that the whole family can enjoy, organizing tips, ways to get the kids involved.
Aviva makes it super easy to prepare a healthy, kid-friendly meal in a flash.
Dine & Dish
Kristen's recipes appeal to the whole family, and they are easy to make! Her tips and menu planning ideas are great.
Kristen Doyle is a food blogger and freelance writer specializing in culinary and women's interest writing. Her blog, Dine & Dish, features easy, healthy recipes.
http://dineanddish.net/
Kristen Doyle is a food blogger and freelance writer specializing in culinary and women's interest writing. Her blog, Dine & Dish, features easy, healthy recipes.
Kristen's recipes appeal to the whole family, and they are easy to make! Her tips and menu planning ideas are great.
Chef 2 Chef How-to Videos
The how-to videos at Chef 2 Chef offer some great tips on kitchen basics like how to store herbs and to how to dice / slice veggies.
An online community for chefs (amateur and professional) offering a recipes, videos, and classes.
http://www.chef2chef.net/video/exploring-foods/farmers-market-herbs.html
An online community for chefs (amateur and professional) offering a recipes, videos, and classes.
The how-to videos at Chef 2 Chef offer some great tips on kitchen basics like how to store herbs and to how to dice / slice veggies.
Meal Planning Magic
A good plan is a big part of getting healthy meals on the table when life gets busy! Meal Planning Magic has some great tips.
Meal Planning Magic is a blog that gives tips on how to save money, save time and eat healthier in the kitchen and have a little fun along the way.
http://www.mealplanningmagic.com/
Meal Planning Magic is a blog that gives tips on how to save money, save time and eat healthier in the kitchen and have a little fun along the way.
A good plan is a big part of getting healthy meals on the table when life gets busy! Meal Planning Magic has some great tips.
Out of the Box Foods - The Lunch Box Loop
Kim Gerber has some fantastic ideas for how to get healthy foods in and processed foods out!
Fresh, simple recipes for your Lunch Box!
http://outoftheboxfood.com/the-lunch-box-loop/
Fresh, simple recipes for your Lunch Box!
Kim Gerber has some fantastic ideas for how to get healthy foods in and processed foods out!
The Family Chef
Amy's classes are a fun way to get the whole family involved in learning how to prepare and enjoy healthy meals together!
Amy teaches cooking classes and provides consultations in the Bay Area with a specialty in gluten-free. Visit her website for classes, events, articles and recipes.
http://www.amythefamilychef.com/class-event-calendar
Amy teaches cooking classes and provides consultations in the Bay Area with a specialty in gluten-free. Visit her website for classes, events, articles and recipes.
Amy's classes are a fun way to get the whole family involved in learning how to prepare and enjoy healthy meals together!
Gluten-Free Goddess
I love Karina's list of Autumn recipes. Perfect for getting into the season!
Gluten-Free Goddess Karina shares hundreds of creative gluten-free recipes with luscious photos, baking tips, dairy-free recipes, and allergy friendly ingredients.
http://glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com/2007/09/my-favorite-autumn-recipes.html
Gluten-Free Goddess Karina shares hundreds of creative gluten-free recipes with luscious photos, baking tips, dairy-free recipes, and allergy friendly ingredients.
I love Karina's list of Autumn recipes. Perfect for getting into the season!
How to eat healthy with picky eaters
A few of my tips on how to keep it fun, colorful and healthy at the dinner table.
Great tips on how to eat healthy with your kids! Keep it fun, let the kids choose, and be flexible.
http://www.crunchacolor.com/blogs/news/3946652-picky-picky-how-to-eat-healthy-with-picky-eaters
Great tips on how to eat healthy with your kids! Keep it fun, let the kids choose, and be flexible.
A few of my tips on how to keep it fun, colorful and healthy at the dinner table.
Fooducate -- an iPhone app
An easy to use, free app that allows you to scan items to check their nutritional value. I love how when you scan a box of cookies, it suggests a fresh apple as a healthier alternative :)
A free iPhone app that helps you make healthier choices at the supermarket.
http://www.fooducate.com/
A free iPhone app that helps you make healthier choices at the supermarket.
An easy to use, free app that allows you to scan items to check their nutritional value. I love how when you scan a box of cookies, it suggests a fresh apple as a healthier alternative :)
Make and Do Cook Book for Kids
My kids love this cookbook. The recipes are easy and include fun pictures. I like that the cover flips over to create an easel, making it easy for the kids to read the recipes while they work.
An easy to follow cookbook for kids, filled with healthy recipes.
http://www.amazon.com/Make-Do-Cook-Roger-Priddy/dp/0312508654/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1314550504&sr=8-1
An easy to follow cookbook for kids, filled with healthy recipes.
My kids love this cookbook. The recipes are easy and include fun pictures. I like that the cover flips over to create an easel, making it easy for the kids to read the recipes while they work.
Playful Chef Cooking Sets from PBKids
I'm always on the hunt for real cooking tools for my kids. Mini-size whisks, spoons and measuring cups make it easy for little hands.
Introduce your child to the joy of cooking with actual cookware that’s sized just for them. All cooking tools are made with food-safe silicon, wood and stainless steel.
http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/playful-chef-cooking-sets/?pkey=e|cooking|1|best|0|1|24||1&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules-_-
Introduce your child to the joy of cooking with actual cookware that’s sized just for them. All cooking tools are made with food-safe silicon, wood and stainless steel.
I'm always on the hunt for real cooking tools for my kids. Mini-size whisks, spoons and measuring cups make it easy for little hands.
Star Wars Flexible Spatula Set
Star Wars fan or not, these spatulas will make cooking with your kids fun!
May the force be with you. BPA free, heat resistant, dishwasher safe and loads of fun. These spatulas are great for growing chefs.
http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/star-wars-storm-trooper-darth-vader-flexible-spatula-set/?pkey=ccooking-utensils|ctlutlspt
May the force be with you. BPA free, heat resistant, dishwasher safe and loads of fun. These spatulas are great for growing chefs.
Star Wars fan or not, these spatulas will make cooking with your kids fun!
Jamie Oliver 's Food Revolution
Jamie Oliver is on a mission to win the war against obesity. Head on over to his website and sign his petition to show your support!
This Food Revolution is about saving America's health by changing the way people eat. If you care about your kids and their future, take this revolution and make it your own.
http://www.jamieoliver.com/us/foundation/jamies-food-revolution/home
This Food Revolution is about saving America's health by changing the way people eat. If you care about your kids and their future, take this revolution and make it your own.
Jamie Oliver is on a mission to win the war against obesity. Head on over to his website and sign his petition to show your support!
The Edible Schoolyard by Alice Waters
Encouraging our kids to grow the food they eat is one of the best ways to ensure they eat a healthy diet. The more support we can give to Alice's Edible Schoolyard the better!
Alice Waters revolutionized the way we think about food and is one of the main reasons why we have access to organic, local produce in our markets. Through the Edible Schoolyard, she's taking her mission to the schools to help our kids.
http://edibleschoolyard.org/#
Alice Waters revolutionized the way we think about food and is one of the main reasons why we have access to organic, local produce in our markets. Through the Edible Schoolyard, she's taking her mission to the schools to help our kids.
Encouraging our kids to grow the food they eat is one of the best ways to ensure they eat a healthy diet. The more support we can give to Alice's Edible Schoolyard the better!
