Food
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Send Something Unique for Mother’s Day!
Since becoming a mother over six years ago, I always look forward to getting the handmade artwork or crafts that my daughter makes for me for Mother’s Day! I think I am pretty easy to shop for (my husband might disagree) as I love flowers and treats on Mom’s Day but trying to figure out what to get my mom can cause me a bit of stress! Not this year though! Recently, I came across The Goodies Company (love this name) that provides a monthly box of snacks delivered right to the door. Subscribers to the Goodies Co. Taster’s Box receive a monthly box of 5-8 snacks for $7/month (includes shipping). I know…
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Recipe :: Peanut Butter Cookies
Peanut Butter Cookies: These are so more-ish and yummy. They make a delicious after school snack for the kids, or a tasty treat to go with your afternoon tea or coffee. You will need: 125 g butter (softened at room temperature) ½ cup crunchy peanut butter 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup white sugar 1 egg 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour peanuts for decoration Directions: In a bowl mix together the butter, peanut butter and sugars. Add the egg and gradually stir in the flour. Roll teaspoonful mixtures into balls and place on a baking tray. Press down with a fork and place a whole…
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Some Fun Ideas to Encourage Healthy Eating
When I came back from Japan years ago I had some major health issues that no one could seem to help me with. I went to over ten doctors and usually came back home with a bag of prescription pills. This was not how I wanted to live my life and start each day with a handful of pills! Fortunately, I met a nutritionist at a Natural Products Expo, where the Japanese company I was working for was exhibiting (I sold medicinal mushrooms – but that is another story). Turns out, after an hour consultation and analysis — he was was able to give me an explanation about what…
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Awareness :: Bake Sale for No Kid Hungry
Last year I did research for a post I wrote for a community website about the hungry in America. I was absolutely shocked at the number of children in the states who go to bed hungry. In the state of California, the Childhood Food Insecurity Rate is at 26.8% which equates to 2,453,770 children. These numbers just break my heart and I make it a point to drop off canned goods at our local food bank with my daughter as often as I can. Recently, I came across an organization that is helping to end childhood hunger and I wanted to share this with you to see if you and your kids would like to get involved! I…
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Recipe:: Stay Hydrated with Fruit Flavored Water
Homemade Fruit Flavored Water: I love flavored water but I don’t like the added sugars or sweeteners that you find in the store, so I just make my own. It’s very easy. Just gather some fruit and some herbs and you’re ready to go. For this water I made an all Citrus, (no herbs) mixture. It’s a great picker-upper for those coming warm summer days. If your kids are used to sugary drinks, they probably won’t take to it at first, but give them some time and they will come to love the sweet natural flavors without the extra sugar. Ingredients: fruit –2 cups of whichever fruit…
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Gluten Free Frozen Yogurt Fruit Bites
I love to have fun snacks for my kids that are healthy as well as tasty. I also look for snacks that are easy to make. Since I eat gluten free, I try to find snacks that will work for me as well as for my kids. For this snack, I cut up some fruit and dipped the small bites size pieces in Greek Yogurt. I used honey flavored, but you can use vanilla, or plain yogurt too. Greek Yogurt is a little thicker, so I find that it works betters than regular yogurt. After the fruit pieces are dipped in the yogurt, place them on parchment paper and put…
