Mac and Cheese with Quinoa Pasta (Gluten-Free)
Photo: The Bitten Word We visited the Camarillo Farmer’s Market last weekend and picked up some purple cauliflower, because who can resist purple cauliflower? I decided to try making a gourmet PURPLE mac and cheese dish. Kula Baby wasn’t as impressed as I thought he...
Cooking up a Food Revolution.
Photo: Really Short I recently watched Jamie Oliver’s speech at the TED Conference. After receiving one of the 2010 TED prizes, he asked the audience to support his wish: “I wish for your help to create a strong, sustainable movement to educate every child about...
Savory Split Pea Soup
This soup is SO easy and SO good. I can say that with some authority because I haven't always been a fan of split pea soup. It reminds me of my days as a cruise staff member schmoozing on deck during Glacier Bay Day in Alaska. As a cruise staffer I was required to...
Fruity Cashew Cream
Enjoy something sweet for Valentine's Day! Kula Baby has been eating this cashew cream on his oatmeal for the past week. It's a great way to add a healthy fat and protein to your child's meal. It also contains real fruit. Fruity Cashew Cream tastes like dessert (He...
Walnut-Basil Pesto (gluten-free, dairy-free)
I love pesto. Kula Baby seems to love pesto, too. This is an easy mix of ingredients to put together in your food processor and add to pasta, veggies, crackers, etc. Kula Baby ate this pesto spread on cucumber slices and loved it. I also use it as a base for...
Food Fights: How to Feed a Picky Toddler.
It’s ironic that Kula Baby is becoming a picky eater when I spend so much time focusing on healthy nutrition for children. And look at his cute face, can you believe that kid is giving me a little trouble in the kitchen? As I sat at my girlfriend’s house last...
Harvest Squash Soup
I decided to give squash soup a try tonight after reading about it in Mothering magazine. Kula Baby loved it. The following list of ingredients is my variation---the magazine will give you more in depth instructions. I'll give you the short version. Harvest Squash...
Crib Logic: Does an Organic Mattress Matter?
Did you know we spend a third of our lives in bed? One third. That's a long time. Sure, maybe your average number of hours declines with an infant in the house, but you make up for it once your kiddo hits the teen years. With all that mattress FACE time...
Hummus and Trees
Kula Baby loves broccoli. Mostly because it dips in hummus, makes a mess, and tastes yummy. This lunch is a great way for him to practice his hand-to-eye coordination and get in his daily greens at the same time. It is also a great way for him to make a mess while...
Green Mashed Potatoes
GREEN MASHED POTATOES Green Mashed Potatoes 1 yukon gold potato1 leaf of fresh basil1 large leaf swiss chard1/2 summer squash1/4 avocado Bake potato for 1 hour OR slice and steam for 20 minutes.Steam squash for 10 minutes. Add fresh chard and basil and let sit for 2...
Homemade Baby Food: Rainbow Pilaf
Rainbow Pilaf Homemade Baby Food: Rainbow Pilaf 1 cup cooked quinoa1 tsp fresh rosemary (minced (or dried if you don't have fresh))Red and yellow bell peppers chopped finely (about 1/2 cup)1 tsp olive oil1 tsp lemon juiceSalt and pepper to tasteOptional...
Hidden Veggie Spaghetti
Sooooooooo......I'm getting a little push back from Kula Baby during breakfast/lunch/dinner/snacks. By push back I mean clamping his mouth closed and throwing my freshly made meals to the ground. It's been really fun. I'm going to admit something here. I thought I...
Little Jitters: Why Stress and Dinner Don’t Mix
Yesterday I ate leftover veggie hotcakes in one hand while loading the dishwasher with the other. No, I’m not proud. It was as ugly as it sounds. I’m embarrassed to admit this kind of mealtime behavior happens far too often in our house. Between raising Kula Baby...
Super Salmon Cakes
Super Salmon Cakes Super Salmon Cakes 1 salmon fillet (sprinkle with all seasons salt and lemon juice and bake for 15 minutes at 375 degrees)1 yukon gold potato (chop and steam until tender, about 10 minutes)1/4 cup red bell pepper finely chopped1/4 cup red onion...
The Kitchen Sink: The Best Homemade Baby Food
This is the recipe I make the most for Kula Baby, mostly because I'm lazy and I know he will eat it. It changes daily depending on the veggies I have on hand. If I could throw the kitchen sink into the blender I would...so the name of this recipe is fitting. It's...
Sugar Baby: Balancing Behavior with Diet
When it comes to raising Kula Baby, I figure the easier I make it on myself the better. Being a stay-at-home mom is the hardest J-O-B I’ve ever had (even though my boss is super cute). I know I'm not alone here, all mamas (whether they stay at home or not) have days...
Smells like Trouble: Choosing Safe Personal Care Products for Children
Lotions, Potions, Perfume, Oh My. Personal care products have come under scrutiny in recent times for "all natural" claims in spite of their not so natural ingredients. The cosmetics industry is, for the most part, unregulated... creating a breeding ground for...
White Bean Soup for Toddler
Kula Baby has been eating this up the last few days. It is the perfect fall soup fix. White Bean Soup for Toddler 2 cups of white beans (I used white navy beans soaked in water for at least 6 hours)1 tsp garlic1/4 tsp dried rosemary1/2 cup of chopped onion1 tbsp...
