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“SNAP” Goes the Asparagus

Asparagus

Kids in the kitchen is a POWERFUL strategy to getting them more and more comfortable with foods. Focus on offering opportunities for your little ones to help in the kitchen. If you are serving asparagus, let them help “cut” the asparagus.  Did you know there is a natural way to “cut” asparagus so the fresh […]

Posted byLinda CoonenMay 16, 2023May 12, 2023Posted inBlogTags: Asparagus, Focus Food, Help In The Kitchen, Nutrition For Littles, Picky Eating

Carrot Salad

Carrots

I made this quick and simple carrot salad for my family and they loved it! It is becoming a go-to side dish in our house so I served it at lunch today. Give it a try and let me know if it was a hit in your household! Recipe: 1. Wash 6 big carrots (your […]

Posted byLinda CoonenAugust 27, 2022September 23, 2023Posted inBlogTags: Carrot Salad, Carrots, Side Dish

How to Food Chain with Strawberries

Strawberries

Is your little one not too wild about strawberries but loves blueberries? Try food chaining! Food chaining strawberries is easiest coming from another berry. Think through is there a berry your little one will already accept? Try cutting the strawberry up to be a similar size to that other berry. Then try mixing a small […]

Posted byLinda CoonenAugust 15, 2022August 16, 2022Posted inBlogTags: Berries, Food Chaining, Picky Eating, Strawberries

Help your little like cucumbers

Tzakziki Cucumber Dip

Little one not a fan of cucumbers? Maybe they can take them or leave them… Try this simple recipe to add cucumbers to their diet! Try a Greek-inspired dip to add interest to cucumbers! Shredded Cucumber Tzatziki: Ingredients: Directions: Shred cucumber and squeeze & pat dry. Stir all ingredients together, let sit for 10-15 minutes […]

Posted byLinda CoonenJuly 30, 2022September 29, 2023Posted inBlogTags: cucumbers, dip, Greek, Picky Eating, Tzatziki
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