by teresa@sweetveg | May 23, 2014 | Articles, Children and Vegetables, Feeding Baby, Mealtime
I don’t always have energy to cook full, fresh meals. Often, I just make a new grain or soup and add it to the mix of leftovers available. One thing I do prioritize is having a fresh vegetable dish at every meal. This can get tricky when I am feeding adults, a...
by teresa@sweetveg | May 12, 2014 | Dessert, Grains, Recipes
Rice pudding is an easy snack for young children. I actually only make it when I have leftover rice and it’s not enough to save for another meal. One of the great things about it is you can make it with any amount of rice, even the smallest amount. I hate food...
by teresa@sweetveg | May 5, 2014 | Articles, Mealtime, Mindful Eating for Children
A big component of creating health throughout our lives is our ability to align with nature. Children are the same way. Showing them the cycles of nature and how to connect are very important ways we can teach children how to guide their own health. One of the ways I...
by teresa@sweetveg | May 1, 2014 | Articles, Children and Vegetables, Lena's Lunchbox
It can be hard to provide variety in children’s packed lunches. A lot of items that are loved at home, especially those of the saucy variety don’t pack well for school. Plus, some foods just aren’t as delicious at room temperature and it can be a...
by teresa@sweetveg | Apr 24, 2014 | Dessert, Recipes, Sea Vegetables
When Warren Kramer was in Seattle a little more than a week ago, he used tangerines in several recipes. They were such a colorful, sweet addition that I have decided to share the fun with you. Kanten is another term for agar which is used to thicken the juice in this...