From Lisa Barnes
My children’s preschool is revamping their snack offerings to the kids. They weren’t doing a poor
“Oh. I Don’t Like Green Stuff” with Organic Spinach Hummus Recipe
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Help! I Have No Kitchen (with Organic Roll Up Recipe)
From Lisa Barnes
The past month has been a bit kooky in the kitchen. First we were without refrigeration. An ancient sub-zero
Spinach Shrimpy Fusilli (Organic Recipe)
From Lisa Barnes
Ask your child to say that ten times, fast. High in protein and iron, this dish is a good way to introduce shrimp into your family’s diet. The pasta is creamy and comforting and really highlights the fresh flavor of the shrimp and spinach.
Makes 4 servings
2 tablespoons unsalted organic butter
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 ounces uncooked organic fusilli pasta
10 ounces fresh organic spinach leaves, torn into 2-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
3/4 cup sliced organic pearl onions, about 8 to 10
1 1/4 cups organic vegetable broth
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/3 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and salt and saut
Fat Tuesday, with Organic Jambalaya and Citrus Corn Muffins Recipe
From Lisa Barnes
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Gung Hay Fat Choy! (with Organic Long Life Noodle Recipe)
Hooray for the Half! Angels vs. Devils (cakes, not kids)
From Lisa Barnes
When you ask a child under 10 years old their age, you
The Show Must Go On
From Lisa Barnes
Since winter started it seems every time I take my children to school there
New Year’s at Nine (with Organic Recipes)
From Lisa Barnes
What did you do for New Year’s with small children and no babysitter?
More Kids in the Kitchen (with Organic Recipes)
From Lisa Barnes
When engaging kids in kitchen and cooking activities you may want to serve them something special like a festive hot drink or a snack of granola or trail mix.
Little Helpers in the Holiday Kitchen
From Lisa Barnes
The holiday season is a wonderful opportunity to allow your children to help with the meal preparation and offers quality time together as a family. This is a way to keep your children occupied, but is also a fun, educational activity that incorporates a range of skills and senses, such as counting, measuring, reading, touching, listening, planning, smelling, tasting, and creativity. Baking teaches children useful skills and also makes them aware of potential hazards in the kitchen.
