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My Monster Eats My Vegetables
The third book I am now excited to share with you! My latest, “My Monster Eats My Vegetables”, is an ode to nutrition presented in a fun and playful picture book fashion.
With five boys, vegetables were the last word they wished to hear, and this colorful and informative book comes from that dilemma to assist with growing healthy bodies.
You will find some characters from my previous books making special appearances in my latest book. Let me know if you spot them.
Helping with Food Sensitivities: BASE Meal Recipe #4: Ground Beef Enchiladas
Traditional Ground Beef Red Enchiladas Ingredients -1 lb lean ground beef -chopped onion (1/2 cup) -1 large can of your favorite red enchilada sauce -salt -15-20 of your favorite ground corn tortillas Directions: Set oven to 350 degrees Cook the ground beef with the...
Helping with Food Sensitivities: BASE Meal Recipe#3: Crockpot Chili Beans
Scrumptious Crockpot Chili Beans Ingredients: -3 cups pinto beans -water to cover -salt to taste (add at the beginning) -1 packet McCormick Chili Powder Directions: Crockpot on High for 8 hours or until beans are desired softness Ladle in bowls and let family choose...
Helping with Food Sensitivities: BASE Meal Recipe #2: Shredded beef tacos
Hearty and Healthy Shredded Beef Tacos Ingredients: -1 medium to large Rump roast -1 large jar of salsa of your choice -salt -taco shells Added toppings (according to food sensitivities/allergies) -lettuce -sour cream -avocado -cheese -onion...
Helping with Food Sensitivities: BASE Meal Recipe #1: POTATO SOUP
Nutritious and Delicious, Dairy free- Potato Soup Ingredients for the BASE: 5lbs russet potatoes peeled and sliced in quarters chicken broth water salt, pepper, nutmeg, and montreal chicken seasoning Added Toppings (according to food allergies/sensitivities):...
Overcoming dinner-time hurdles Part 1: Food sensitivities
Many parents WANT to have successful and delicious family dinners together. But some moms and dads find it hard to cook for a family where different members have different food sensitivities or allergies. It would be hard and time consuming to cook several different...
Benefits of family meal times: Part I: Better Nutrition
There are MANY benefits of gathering for family dinner. The first one I would like to address is Better Nutrition for healthier kiddos. Would you believe me if I said that research has found that families who eat together almost every day take in more healthy...
Why is Family Meal Time SO important?
Why do I feel so passionate about gathering for meal time? That's a good question I have asked myself again and again. I've also asked myself: Is it really worth the effort it takes to GATHER? What are the benefits? How can a regular family meal time help in today's...