Sam loves fruits and veggies. Apples, pears, plums, bananas, cherries, grapes, blueberries, mango, watermelon. Broccoli, squash, sweet potatoes, corn, tomatoes, spinach, eggplant. (Though he recently developed a dislike for cucumbers. I don’t know what that is all about.) We’ve never had to “hide” nutritious ingredients in his meals. But if your kiddo pushes the green [...]

Meatloaf is a big hit in our house, and this recipe is a healthy adaptation of the traditional one made by our mothers. Not that there’s anything wrong with the comforting combination of ground beef and ketchup! But, in my opinion, this version is more flavorful — with lean ground turkey, sweet Italian sausage, and [...]

I’m inspired by the response to my last post to more regularly share details about Sam’s meals. Because I know busy mommas are always looking for simple food to satisfy their kiddos! Yes, Sam eats what we eat, but I also often plan our menu with him in mind. Honestly, it encourages us to eat [...]