Readers of my column know I’d been trying to get myself into gardening forever. Once I had my own backyard (and not a dark balcony), I really had no excuse. Except a total lack of knowledge and confidence…
Readers of my column know I’d been trying to get myself into gardening forever. Once I had my own backyard (and not a dark balcony), I really had no excuse. Except a total lack of knowledge and confidence…
You wouldn’t know it from the increasing number of Jewish farmers, CSA’s and humanely-raised kosher meat sources, but matzah is actually the only mitzvah that we eat today. Naga Bakehouse in Middletown, VT hand-shapes and bakes matzah made from local organic grains.
And now…the fun part! Just say you believe me about all this vegan stuff. What are you supposed to eat?! It’s actually not that hard. I have so many resources. For Part II of the Call me a lunatic…or call me for help! series, I’m going to share some of my favorite cookbooks with you.
IT’S FOOD TIME HERE AT HEALTHY FAMILY HEALTHY YOU!
I admit that sometimes I know I sound like a crazy person. Who says dairy products are unhealthy for kids or unnecessary for someone with osteoporosis? Who says (in front of their friend the butcher) that lean turkey is unhealthy? Well…I do!
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We all have plans for how our children will eat. The other parents will drool with jealousy over the varied and sophisticated palette of our little ones. They’ll run around the playground clutching carrot and celery sticks and turn their nose up at white bread. This works for a while, until your child leaves the house. Then it’s all over.
Yuck. This isn’t just CRAZY, it’s cray-cray! Parents who buy these are essentially guaranteeing that their kids won’t like any foods that don’t taste like Laffy Taffy.
Who wants to know about the newest miracle food? I think that cutting out junk food and eating a variety of fruits and vegetables is really what will bring miracles, but sometimes it helps to have motivation to eat something specifically green and good for you.
New York City Chef Linda Lantos often works with children and their parents to help them overcome food phobias, poor eating habits, and the dreaded “picky eater” phase. She finds that kids often use food as a way to assert the little bit of power they can find.
I’m going to miss my new Vita-Mix while I’m out of town!