by teresa@sweetveg | Dec 21, 2012 | Grains, Recipes, Soup
Waldorf kindergartens throughout the United States serve a version of this soup weekly. Imagine that many children sitting down to warm bowls of nourishment. We have enjoyed this soup regularly for at least 12 years. It always brings back memories of kindergarten....
by teresa@sweetveg | Nov 18, 2012 | Recipes, Vegetables
Some of you may be a little skeptical that children could like collard greens wrapped around a filling. I admit that I was a little doubtful when I made these for two sisters several years ago. I was trying to find ways for them to eat more vegetables. I am not sure...
by teresa@sweetveg | Aug 25, 2012 | Legumes, Recipes
A mother I work for makes these garbanzo beans regularly for her two-year old daughter. They are super simple and very tasty. I prefer to use home cooked beans, but if you are going to use canned beans I think Eden brand is the best. Eden prepares their beans with...
by teresa@sweetveg | Jul 24, 2012 | Articles, Mindful Eating for Children
“When walking, walk. When eating, eat.” Zen proverb Minimize distractions. Most of you will know exactly what I am talking about from just reading the title. However, I am going to add some examples just to get you thinking in a broader sense of all the...
by teresa@sweetveg | Jul 6, 2012 | Recipes, Vegetables
What could be more fun than eating a salad in a roll? A lot of children like to eat these even if they would never touch salad on a plate. For less adventurous eaters, make them with familiar items such as avocado, carrots, rice noodles and tofu. Add a fun dipping...