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The Young Critic Part VII: In Conclusion

November 14, 2009

Here is the truth in one cold, hard fact – you have to offer a food to a child 10-15 times before they actually “acquire” a taste for it (source: UCSF Children’s Hospital). As parents, all we can do sometimes is continue to cook healthy meals and place them in front of our children (and [...]

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The Young Critic Part VI: The No Thank You Bite

November 13, 2009

There is such controversy about making your children eat (really, there is a controversy about everything to do with children these days!). On one hand, you want them at least taste new foods and eat, but on the other hand making them clear their plates can cause obesity. I don’t know when my children are [...]

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The Young Critic Part V: Get Creative

November 12, 2009

Meals don’t have to be the standard meat and vegetables. It can be anything your heart desires. You can serve breakfast for dinner or even top of chicken with a side of waffles (they do in California restaurants!). To make meal time more fun for everyone, quit thinking about what meals are suppose to be [...]

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Egg Pie Recipe (a.k.a. Quiche)

November 11, 2009

INGREDIENTS1 Cup Sausage or Ham (diced & cooked, optional)10 oz Spinach or Broccoli (frozen & thawed slightly or fresh)1 Cup Cheese (cheddar or other favorite)2 Small Chopped Onion2 Cups Milk4 Eggs1/2 Cup Flour2 tsp Baking PowderOther veggies and meats desired Mix eggs, milk, flour, and baking powered together until well blended. Add meat, veggies, and [...]

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The Young Critic Part IV: A Rose

November 11, 2009

A rose by any other name still smells as sweet? Umm… no, not at our home! While my children will not touch broccoli, let alone eat it, they will gobble down “tiny trees”. And though they would never even consider eating something called brussel sprouts, they absolutely love to eat entire heads of very small [...]

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The Young Critic Part III: Mini-Chefs

November 10, 2009

My children love to cook! I truly hope, that this continues on as they grow. No matter what I’m making, they are always standing nearby saying, “Mom, can I make with you?” I really get them involved on baking or freezer cooking days, but they usually only make it 1/2 of the way though the [...]

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The Young Critic Part II: Get Silly

November 9, 2009

Meal times at our home, are a time for family. It’s a time for us to talk, laugh, and have a good time. We even sometimes play board games during dinner, go for a picnic, or even eat outside in our own backyard. Meals don’t have to be serious. You can make them fun and [...]

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The Young Critic Part I: Start Them Young

November 8, 2009

Centsible Cooking is kicking off this week in full gear and we’re starting off by answer a question I am asked all too often – How on earth do you get your children to eat that? Now first, let me say, I’m not an expert by any means! The advice I give is just from [...]

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Tuesday's Tip 49: Reuse Your Bags

January 1, 2009

Do you have a pile of grocery bags? I sometimes build up quite a collection. The plastic ones, I use in my home as trash bags in our smaller trash cans and even as a trash bag in my car for my kids. Want a fun use for the paper ones? Paper ones can be [...]

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Tuesday's Tip 48: This Time Next Year

January 1, 2009

Our year is winding down, so now it’s time for an important tip. Sales come and go, but for many there is a pattern. You can typically count on cereal to drop to under $2.oo a box every 3-6 months. But other sales are seasonal. Every summer hot dog and sodas drop to rock bottom [...]

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