That chewy, dense texture sometimes found in roasted pumpkin seeds can really turn people off from the whole Halloween tradition – but it doesn’t have to be that way. You can make totally crispy pumpkin seeds from your jack-o-lantern (and other fall veggies) and the method might surprise you. The trick is to soak them […]
This recipe for healthy granola bars was one of the first favorites here at KS wayyyyyy back in 2009, and I’ve since improved it quite a bit since then as I republished Healthy Snacks to Go – no coincidence that it’s one of the most popular eBooks here! Scroll to the end of the post for
The anchors asked us yesterday on live TV, “What is something you like to eat that’s more fun? Do you ever want things in your lunch that you see in other kids’ lunches?” Of course my poor kids weren’t ready for the question, so after some silence I jumped in and mentioned homemade granola bars
Kids like to snack. No question about it. And summertime is no exception. You head to the park for some fun, spend the day at the beach or load up the car for a family vacation. Or maybe you prefer staying home and you’re just playing in the sandbox in the back yard. Either way
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I get a little cynical when it comes to single-serve cups of “food” that I see in kids’ school lunches. If you read the ingredients, almost none of them are things I have in my kitchen – except sugar. Which I only use sparingly. I’m not a big meanie and averse to all fun foods,
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With summer in full swing it’s nice to be able to give the kids a cold treat without loading them up on sugar. Not to mention it’s way more fun to be playing outside then spending a bunch of time inside the kitchen preparing food! These frozen banana bites are fun to make and fun
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I’m a pretty big fan of healthy desserts. I know, I know. That may seem like an oxymoron. How can healthy and dessert even be friends in the same sentence?! After all, it IS January: that month where EVERYONE talks about dieting and ditching sweets. But as you’ve come to expect from Kitchen Stewardship®, we’re
I’ve never been that crazy about Halloween. Don’t get me wrong, getting dressed up is fun. Spending time with friends is great. Of course as a kid the candy is the real star of the show. An adult perspective. But on the whole it’s more of a hassle than anything, especially as a parent. Scrambling
All summer long you are in control of what your kids eat and when they eat. There is an abundance of fresh fruit to serve IF they need a little snack (not when snack time is a mandatory part of their day). Breakfasts don’t have to be made AND consumed in ten minutes in order to
Feeding kids healthfully is probably one of the hardest jobs on the planet and I’m not exaggerating. Especially when school is back in session and we have to not only feed them a healthy breakfast, but also pack them healthy lunches. Skipping breakfast is not an option. It can lead to irritable kiddos who misbehave
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One of the greatest joys of my kitchen is watching my kids devour and truly enjoy real, nourishing food, especially when it’s not particularly kid-friendly in most people’s eyes. I’m proud of them for being counter-cultural. The second best kitchen moments in the Kitchen Stewardship® household? Successfully making fun food that looks like other kids’
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Beans, beans, they’re good for your… Budget. Oh, I bet you thought I was going to say “heart” like in that infamous childhood song. Well, I thought about it, but I am far too mature for it now. Especially while writing a post about about adult topics like budgets, vegetables, and being smart with your time.
A huge welcome to our newest writer and my local colleague, Mary Voogt of Just Take A Bite! I’m thrilled to have Mary on the KS team. She brings her knowledge of food allergies (her kids have a plethora of them, with coconut being the newest – even on the skin!), getting creative in
It’s the Most Snackiest Time of the Year! This time of year always stretches my creativity when it comes to surviving the marathon of holiday events, family gatherings, Christmas potlucks, and crazy schedules. When it comes to navigating the holiday busyness with our little ones, I find that snacks can be the make-or-break difference –
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A Family Full of Christmas Traditions Growing up, December was crammed full of Christmas traditions. We had so many it was crazy. Part of it was having so many people, there were 10 of us and we all had the things that were important to us. We would rarely finish off the leftover Thanksgiving Turkey
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The holidays are a time where everyone seems to let loose a little with their dietary guidelines. You’ll see even the strictest of eaters sneaking a cookie or two, like these gluten free jam thumbprints and pepperminty freezer fudge during Christmas dinner. Then there are those of us who like to stuff our faces with
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Fall is here and so are pumpkins! I love stuffing these nutritious veggies into cookies and more. This sugar-free gluten-free pumpkin cookie recipe is a big hit in the Kimball household. What’s 10 tablespoons divided by (7×12) cookies? Got your Math brain on? I’m running on even less sleep than usual since the arrival of
I’ve struggled with how to introduce this fantastic fruit custard dish. At first, I thought I would wax eloquent about how wonderfully flexible this recipe is, allowing you to butcher experiment with the ingredients, sub out virtually EVERYTHING based on dietary needs or what’s left in the fridge, and still have a delicious creation. Then
I remember when vitamin gummies first became commercially available. I thought they were the coolest things since sliced bread. Knowing what I do now though, I’ll gladly pass on them. The Nasty Truth About Vitamins Conventional vitamins, gummy and regular, both contain loads of yucky ingredients like corn syrup and refined sugar. And those “natural
From DIY herbal gifts to DIY facials, Kitchen Stewardship® has you covered with baby steps to improve your health. Since this is my first contributor post here at Kitchen Stewardship®, I’ll tell you a little about myself! I was raised in a Christian home on white bread, hot dogs, homemade roast beef and homegrown fruits
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