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Chit Chat and Chow

May there never be a dull moment at the dinner table! Use these conversation starters for some fun mealtime talk. Conversation Starter Printable Sometimes we get so hypnotized by our phones, that we forget to have a regular conversation with the family. It may not seem like a big deal, but conversing with your familyContinue reading “Chit Chat and Chow”

MyPlate Smoothie

Happy Wednesday! I hope you have been able to play around with the MyPlate game and you have the general idea of the 5 food groups. So let’s put MyPlate in the kitchen with this MyPlate smoothie: You will need: Fruit: 2 cups (Frozen fruit is the best, so I used 1 cup of frozenContinue reading “MyPlate Smoothie”

New Year SMART goals

Happy New Year! I hope everyone has enjoyed their holidays and are ready to jump back into school! You have probably heard everyone making their ‘New Years Resolutions’. Everyone is excited at the beginning of the year and wants to become healthier, but we also know that most people don’t end up achieving their resolutions!Continue reading “New Year SMART goals”

Christmas in the Kitchen!

With only a couple weeks till Christmas, it’s time to put on our apron and Santa hat and try out some new treats! Today we have 4 fun Christmas food art. These are all great for your Christmas parties, or even just to have on the table to snack on throughout Christmas day! 1. OrnamentContinue reading “Christmas in the Kitchen!”

Have an ‘Egg’-cellent Day!

We dye them in the spring for Easter, we scramble them in the morning for breakfast, and we use them in our holiday baking! Eggs are one of the most versatile ingredients and there is more to them than what meets the eye. Get ready to be amazed by what seems like such a simpleContinue reading “Have an ‘Egg’-cellent Day!”

Edamame- It’s ‘soy’ good!

If you haven’t tried this delicious ingredient before, it’s time to ask mom and dad for a trip to the grocery store. Edamame (or soybeans) have been in many dishes for hundreds and hundreds of years in East Asia, and in the past couple decades it has gained popularity around the world! Did you know?Continue reading “Edamame- It’s ‘soy’ good!”

Apple Pie Cookies

If mom and dad are looking for a last minute dessert for Thanksgiving, try making these apple pie cookies! They are also healthy enough to have as a breakfast cookie before the busy day starts! You will need: quick oats, whole wheat flour, BAKING POWDER, cinnamon, salt, oil (I used canola), vanilla extract, honey,Continue reading “Apple Pie Cookies”

Baking Soda vs. Baking Powder

You have probably heard of baking soda and baking powder. In fact, if you have ever baked before, you probably used them! But do you know what they are or what they do exactly? I am highlighting both baking soda and baking powder at the same time because they are similar (but not aContinue reading “Baking Soda vs. Baking Powder”

Thanksgiving Fun!

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, so I thought we could celebrate with 4 fun Thanksgiving treats that you can make for the big meal, or just to get yourself in the holiday spirit this next week! Either way, I bet your parents will love the assistance during your Thanksgiving celebrations. 1. Sweet Potato FriesContinue reading “Thanksgiving Fun!”

Cranberry Feta Pinwheels

Remember our antioxidant rich fruit of the week? Get ready to try a delicious snack using dried cranberries. Note to the cook: Remember, cranberries are naturally tart fruits so companies will add a LOT of sugar when drying them, making them not so healthy anymore. So… when you pick up a bag of dried cranberriesContinue reading “Cranberry Feta Pinwheels”