Monthly Archives: June 2011
W is for Watermelon
Hi everyone . Hope you’re all doing well. Things have been a bit hectic around here with going out of town for the concert (which was AMAZING!). We’ve also had a death in the family-Isaac’s great grandfather. I’ve been cooking … Continue reading
Is organic the way to go?
Confession: we don’t buy everything organic. Truth is, we can’t afford it. So what exactly is considered organic anyway? And are organic foods really healthier? Well, in order for an agricultural product to be labeled “organic” it must be grown … Continue reading
Filed under Grocery
Isaac’s Lunchkit 6/23/11
I’m on a posting spree That’s because I’ve had Wednesday-Friday off this week. I did a small workout (for the first time in a LONG time) and got a haircut earlier today. I woke up kind of late today and … Continue reading
Filed under Isaac's Lunchkit
One a Day?
One of the most common questions I get from parents each day is whether or not their child should be taking a vitamin. It’s estimated that 30 to 40% of children are given some kind of supplement, which may include … Continue reading
Filed under Dietary Guidelines, Nutrition
National Dairy Month!
I hope all the dads out there had a great Father’s Day! We spent lunch at Andrew’s parents’ house grilling hot dogs. For dinner I made spaghetti and meat sauce…recipe for homemade sauce coming soon! Unfortunately, I was unable to … Continue reading
Filed under Nutrition
How Does My Garden Grow?
I hope everyone is having a great week so far. Work has been pretty busy for me since a coworker is on vacation. I’m excited for tomorrow because I’ll be dancing in my old dancing school’s recital. I absolutely love … Continue reading
Filed under Outdoors
Slow Down!!
Hi everyone . I hope you had a great weekend. We started our weekend by celebrating our five year wedding anniversary on Friday. No, Isaac did not come with us-he spent the night with his Grandma. The hubby and I … Continue reading
Shepherd’s Pie
Hello all . Shepherd’s pie isn’t something that I grew up eating, but I do remember having it on the school menu. It is an English dish and was traditionally made with mutton or lamb. Nowadays in the United States, … Continue reading
Filed under Recipes
Who’s Ready to Eat?
I hope everyone had a great weekend. We did! On Friday, the hubby and I made Grilled Salmon with Fruit Salsa. Isaac and I started our Saturday with a pancake breakfast to support my old dancing school, who was having … Continue reading
Replacing the Pyramid With a Plate
Today was a big day for nutrition! First lady Michelle Obama teamed up with the USDA to release the new icon that would replace the ever familiar Food Guide Pyramid. Although the pyramid has changed a little over time (the … Continue reading
Filed under Dietary Guidelines, Education, Nutrition
