My daughter had a St. Patrick’s Day party at school this week. Of course I signed up to bring something, and as usual I waited until the last minute to figure out what I could make. Someone else had already chosen cookies, and they were already having chocolate lollipops, so I thought cupcakes might be a little too much for their pre-school bodies to handle. instead, I made rainbow! Fun, easy, and healthy (except for the marshmallows, that is).
Strawberries, …
It’s been a while since I’ve made a special lunch for the kids. Today was Rainbow Day at school, so I felt like it was the perfect opportunity for rainbow themed food. Don’t these veggies look so pretty waiting on the cutting board?
In the first box I put tri-colored pasta with marinara dipping sauce, colored Goldfish, red peppers, carrots, yellow peppers, green beans (yes, my kids like them uncooked), and purple potatoes (I did cook those).
Then there was …
Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to attend the Vick’s Winter Warm-up event at Finale Desserterie and Bakery in Boston. Finale makes the most amazing desserts and hot chocolate. Vick’s is a brand I know and trust; their VapoRub is a must have in my house. Combine the two, and I’m there.
I arrived to the event much later than anticipated due to traffic and parking challenges, so I didn’t get a chance to take pictures of the incredible …
Recently, I was invited to the Fresh Ideas for Fall Favorites event at Shaw’s Supermarkets. Registered dietician, Jennifer Shea, shared some great recipes using seasonal produce and had some fun tips for getting everyone in the family excited about making healthy eating choices. There were some really tasty recipes that I’ll share tomorrow.
Besides sampling delicious food, we learned about Shaw’s new nutrition iQ labeling system. The program was developed in collaboration with a panel of dieticians from Joslin …
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