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Ok not the healthiest, but my son loved making these mini donuts or “gulab jamun” with his grandma.
Getting him excited about cooking has really helped him take ownership of his own healthy eating habits.
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DietIDdietitian I love getting kids involved in cooking! It makes them feel so empowered!
More levels
I could have sworn that all of these challenges have more than one level or has that changed?
Start them young! Edamame is a FUN snack for kids
Finally convinced this munchkin that popping edamame is the most fun afternoon game ever
Demystifying Hummus
These are the only 4 ingredients you need to make fresh hummus. A blender, food processor, or immersion blender takes care of the rest! Most people also add salt to taste and a bit of olive oil for...
Ethiopian Family Dinner Out: We had the kids at "there are no utensils!"
Fun Saturday night outing on a snowy weekend -- kids had such fun trying and learning how to eat by scooping the stew-based food with injera (sourdough flatbread) rather than utensils. Bonus was th...
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DietIDdietitian YUM -- what a special treat!
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reneeeats Love Ethiopian food!
SOS - I thought keeping basil in a cup of water would prevent it from wilting. Any other ideas?
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DietIDdietitian Try placing fresh rinsed leaves between sheets of damp paper towels or tucked between the fold of a large damp tea towel. Store in the refrigerator. The jar trick might work better if you cover it...
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reneeeats Will try this next time. Thank you!
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Mirsansone I’m always trying to find ways to keep my herbs fresh.
An unexpectedly scrumptious snack
Spring is here! Simple roasted asparagus is a special treat. Roast a bunch and keep in the fridge for a quick snack or chop into salads, rice or pasta dishes, or soup. I love them right out of the ...
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reneeeats How do you prevent asparagus from wilting in he fridge? Any storage tips?
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DietIDdietitian Yes! Wrap the asparagus in a damp tea towel or several damp paper towels and place it inside a plastic zipper bag in the refrigerator. If you're trying to avoid plastic, use large food storage...
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Deaconess Will l all ways keep my asparagus in the refrigerator in a container with water they tend to keep for a week, but I use them within that time cause anything in the refrigerator will change over time
A Vertical Approach
Using a tiered produce storage basket like this not only looks nice, but helps you store and track your fruits and veggies. This minimizes waste and encourages you to cook and snack smartly.