So the boy has developed this charming habit lately of coming to the table when called for dinner, taking a cursory glance at his plate, and then declaring, “I do not like that! I do not even eat that!” Sometimes, this is followed with continued whining and stomping around, other times it’s followed with him […]
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Mood-Changing Meals (Pancakes with Strawberries … for Dinner!)
May 19th, 2010 · 8 Comments
Tags: at market · breakfast · cooking with kids · meatless monday · recipes · vegetarian · weeknight meals
Crustless Asparagus Quiche (Meatless Monday)
May 9th, 2010 · 10 Comments
Asparagus with eggs, take two… Yes, I have a thing for eggs and asparagus. While a traditional quiche is ideal for Sunday brunch, this crustless version is perfect for a fast weeknight supper — just serve with a side salad and some bread. Of course, if you’re more prepared than I, you can make this […]
Tags: at market · meatless monday · recipes · weeknight meals
Win for Healthy Schools in DC (and 5 links for Friday)
May 7th, 2010 · 1 Comment
First, some good news: Earlier this week, the DC City Council unanimously approved the “Healthy Schools Act.” The measure creates strong nutrition and exercise standards in a city with one of the highest rates of childhood obesity in the country. Among the highlights, the new legislation will: Mandate lower-calorie, lower-fat nutrition guidelines be met; Triple […]
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Kids Cook Monday: Strawberry Cream Tart
May 3rd, 2010 · 9 Comments
The folks behind the Meatless Monday campaign (HealthyMonday.org) have added a new weekly challenge to their menu: Kids Cook Monday. The newly-launched website contains kid-friendly recipes and videos of parents cooking with their kids. Naturally, FoodieTots is thrilled to support the cause — you can see some of our kid-tested recipes on the site already. […]
Tags: at market · baking · sweets
May Farmers Market Openings in Northern Virginia
April 30th, 2010 · 2 Comments
Tomorrow begins the 2010 farmers market season for much of Northern Virginia. And, our Virginia farmers tend to be the first in the area with ripe strawberries, so be on the look-out for them in the next couple weeks! Alexandria: The West End Market in Ben Brenman Park opens this Sunday, 9am-1pm. Alma from Westmoreland […]
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