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My Daughter’s 3rd Birthday was a FreshDirect House Party!

Also posted in Food related, Parenting, Products . by jessica on May 7, 2012

I was so excited to be able to combine a small birthday gathering for my daughter’s 3rd birthday with a FreshDirect House Party. How could anyone resist the urge of a bunch of free groceries, great FreshDirect swag for my guests AND the opportunity to do a food project bunch of three year olds.

Yup. Most people would happily take the first two and skip the third

My plan was to have most of the food ready, but to give every child the chance to decorate their own cookie.

I made Macaroni and Cheese in individual cupcake tins and cut up a bunch of veggies for dipping in Hummus. And grapes, because they are my daughter’s absolute favorite.

A peek Into My Kitchen:Spelt Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

Also posted in A Peek Into My Kitchen, meatless monday . by jessica on April 2, 2012

Spelt is full of energy and good stuff stuff (in fact, it’s one of Dr. Oz’s recommended energy foods.) dont be scared of making it–if you know how to make rice, you can make spelt.

Spelt Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

1 cup uncooked spelt, soaked overight

1/4 cup dried currants or raisins

1 cup thinly sliced celery

1 can white beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup shelled edamame

1/4 cup minced onion or shallot

1 Tbsp orange zest

2-3 Tbsp orange juice

2 tsp rice wine vinegar, champagne or white wine vinegar

2 Tbsp olive oil

1. Place soaked spelt with one cup of water in a pot. Bring to a boil.

A peek Into My Kitchen: No Cook Coconut Chia Pudding

Also posted in A Peek Into My Kitchen, Baby Food, meatless monday . by jessica on March 26, 2012

Ch-ch-ch-chia…almost no child of the 80′s can’t sing that theme song (in fact, I bet you’re thinking about googling it right now

It turns out that those little chia seeds, also known as salvia hispanica, are also an incredibly healthy and ridiculously fun food. They are high in protein, omega-3s, antioxidants and a whole host of other nutrients and super high in fiber. Better yet, they absorb whatever liquid you mix into them and form a gel or pudding, which make a great filling snack. (If you’re a mom, and you never forget to eat, then I want to know your trick!)

Half Price Frozen Yogurt at 16 Handles!

Also posted in Discount Codes . by jessica on March 22, 2012

Have you ever been to 16 Handles?

Particularly if you have kids, it’s a must try.

The 16 Handles in the name refer to the exactly 16 (no more, no less) flavors of self-serve froyo that you get to choose from…you can even mix and match as many flavors as you want….and add as much or as little of the 40+ self-serve toppings.

My son likes to combine fruity sorbet with birthday cake flavor and as many rainbow colored toppings as he can fit. My daughter just wants chocolate topped with more chocolate. I’m more of a red velvet and berries purist, myself.

You also get the bonus of feeling eco-friendly, because the franchise uses biodegradable cups and cornstarch spoons.

A peek Into My Kitchen: No Roll Sugar Cookies

Also posted in A Peek Into My Kitchen, meatless monday . by jessica on March 19, 2012

Making cookie cutter sugar cookies with kids is a great activity…but the process of rolling it out, cutting cute shapes, scraping it up and rolling it out yet again is sometimes just too many steps.

Not one to use mixes or pre-made cookie dough (too many additives, way too expensive and never as yummy as homemade!), I’ve been looking for a simple recipe for plain, delicious cookies that my kids could have fun decorating.

I picked up one of those Taste of Home magazines at the checkout counter the other day for some cookie inspiration, and found a great recipe to play with, changed it up a little and hear you have it.

No Roll Sugar Cookies

A peek Into My Kitchen: Mexican Coleslaw

Also posted in A Peek Into My Kitchen, meatless monday . by jessica on March 12, 2012

It’s getting warmer outside and I am dreaming of all sorts of light Summer salads!
I made this tonight as an additional topping for my Veggie Tacos. So yummy, and took under 10 minutes to make!

Mexican Coleslaw

1/2 head of cabbage, thinly sliced (about 6 cups)
2 tsp celery seed
1/2 tsp cumin
Juice of 1 lime
3-4 Tbsp Olive Oil
Sea salt to taste

Mix all ingredients together. Mix it really well. Eat

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