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Strawberry-Picking + Strawberry-Orange “Soda” {Recipe ReDux}

On May 22, 2017 / Featured, Feeding Kids, Healthy Eating, In the News, My Food Fix, Nut-free recipes, Nutrition, Recipe ReDux, Recipes

For the past four years, I have loved being a chaperone for my kids’ preschool strawberry-picking trip in May. The first two years I went with my son’s class, and the past two years I have accompanied my daughter’s class. Since my daughter (my youngest!) starts the

Food Allergy Week + Nut-free Kale Pesto

On May 15, 2017 / Feeding Kids, Food Allergies, Healthy Eating, My Food Fix, Nut-free recipes, Nutrition, Recipes

This week is Food Allergy Awareness Week. Food Allergy Awareness Week was created by Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FARE) in 1998 to help increase awareness of the prevalence and severity of food allergies and to help foster safe and respectful environments for those with food allergies.

Coconut Carrot Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies

On April 30, 2017 / Feeding Kids, Food Allergies, Healthy Eating, My Food Fix, Nut-free recipes, Nutrition, Recipes

Today is National Oatmeal Cookie Day. So, I thought it would be fun to do a breakfast twist on this old classic cookie. These gluten-free breakfast goodies are made with lots of oats (of course), plus some carrots, toasted coconut, cinnamon, walnuts, dried cranberries and a little sunflower seed butter for added

Celebrating Zucchini + Chocolate Zucchini Muffins {Recipe}

On April 25, 2017 / Feeding Kids, Food Allergies, Healthy Eating, My Food Fix, Nut-free recipes, Nutrition, Recipes

In honor of National Zucchini Bread Day, I am (re-)sharing my favorite zucchini bread recipe… EZ Freeze Chocolate Zucchini Muffins. These muffins are so easy to make, super-tasty and freeze well for those crazy school (and work!) mornings! Plus, they are a great “food fix” when you crave “something

Simple swaps add up to big changes!

On March 17, 2017 / Featured, Feeding Kids, Healthy Eating, In the News, My Food Fix, Nutrition, Recipes

March is National Nutrition Month, and this year it’s all about taking simple steps towards healthier eating… one forkful at a time. Earlier this week, I dished about simple swaps on WFMY News 2 to make healthful eating super-easy and do-able. Because if isn’t easy and it’s not

Simple Salmon Burgers {Recipe}

On March 17, 2017 / Feeding Kids, Healthy Eating, In the News, My Food Fix, Nutrition, Recipes

If your family loves burgers, try swapping in salmon for beef or turkey this week. Canned or pouched salmon makes these burgers come together in minutes. And, they’re delicious! PrintSimple Salmon Burgers {Recipe} Ingredients2 (5-oz.) pouches salmon 1 egg 1/4 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs or panko 1/2

Dinner on a Budget + Tuna Teriyaki Bowl {Recipe}

On January 23, 2017 / Featured, Feeding Kids, Healthy Eating, My Food Fix, Nut-free recipes, Nutrition, Recipe ReDux, Recipes

“We spend too much on food.” That statement can be overheard in my home, muttered by my husband, pretty much most months of the year. Although I tell him we (read: I) don’t spend that much on food and that the U.S. spends much less than other countries

Tuna-Cucumber Cups {Recipe}

On January 6, 2017 / Featured, Feeding Kids, Healthy Eating, My Food Fix, Nut-free recipes, Nutrition, Recipes

If you’re looking to eat more healthfully this year, try eating more fiber-rich and more heart-healthy protein foods every day. These Tuna-Cucumber Cups help you meet both of those goals. Tuna is rich in protein and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, which help boost heart, brain and eye health. And

Easy Baked Sufganiyot {Recipe}

On November 22, 2016 / Featured, Feeding Kids, Healthy Eating, My Food Fix, Nut-free recipes, Nutrition, Recipe ReDux, Recipes

It’s pie time! Later this week, I’ll be making pumpkin pie, along with a chocolate pie that my 4-year-old foodie daughter requested after eating it at a friend’s house on Rosh Hashanah. I’m not sure the pie will taste as good as her friend’s grandmother’s version, but I’ll give it a

Holiday snack attack solutions + WFMY “Good Morning” Show

On November 11, 2016 / Feeding Kids, Food Allergies, Healthy Eating, In the News, My Food Fix, Nutrition, Recipes

Yesterday I dished about easy and portable healthy holiday snacks on WFMY with Lauren Melvin. Snacking gets a bad rap. Actually, snacking can be a great way to get more nutritious foods in your diet. But, first you have to choose those nutrient-rich foods. Think about this…