by teresa@sweetveg | Apr 3, 2014 | Grains, Mealtime, Recipes
Lena has started requesting certain things in her lunch, specifically manna bread and field roast rounds. Both foods are similar in that they give her body some richness and a chewy texture. This has caused me to rethink a bit about what I need to be providing in her...
by teresa@sweetveg | Mar 29, 2014 | Articles, Children and Vegetables, Lena's Lunchbox, Mealtime
Lena will be four-years-old in a few weeks. An exciting thing she has learned recently is how to make her own nori rolls. Her favorite filling is rice and avocado, but we were out of avocado this week, so she got creative. These nori rolls are filled with pressure...
by teresa@sweetveg | Mar 21, 2014 | Children and Vegetables, Feeding Baby, Lena's Lunchbox
Sometimes a whole lot of fun can be had with very little financial investment. Last week I bought these two cute little food cutters for one dollar. I found them in a local store that sells Asian items. I first saw similar ones at a friend’s house last fall. We...
by teresa@sweetveg | Feb 21, 2014 | Legumes, Recipes, Soup
We all need those recipes that satisfy a broad range of different tastes and ages. This is one to take note of. Everyone I know loves this soup, including adults, teenagers and 3-year olds. It’s easy to make, but has a lovely mix of flavors and is a step up from...
by teresa@sweetveg | Feb 7, 2014 | Articles, Mealing Planning, Mealtime
A few months ago, one of my blog followers asked me to create a menu plan for her and her family. I had made plans for myself before, but never for someone else. It was harder than I thought it would be, especially because menu plans have never worked for me no matter...