The first official day of summer is June 21st! So soon! I love the long, light days of summer and the fun outdoor activities that come with them – taking evening strolls, tossing a football, meeting up for BBQs, reading in the park, and brunching outdoors to name a few. Granted, a lot of the…
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A Balanced Plate (& A Cheesy Giveaway!)
When I want it decadent and gooey, I hit up San Francisco’s American Grilled Cheese Kitchen. When I feel like a little kid, I peel thin strings off a cheese stick and pretend I have a cheese beard. When I’m really hungry? Slices of comté. Bread knife. Kitchen counter. But, when I’m feeling fancy, I…
How to Handle After-School Hunger
Does your child come home from school “ravenous” every day? Take the stress out of feeding your sweet hunger-monsters by preventing intense after-school hunger pangs, and learn how to get healthy, yummy snacks on the table FAST! Read my article at PBS Parents
How to encourage picky eaters to try new foods
Happy New Year! If you’re aiming to include more veggies on the table in 2013, check out my latest article for the Campbell’s Nutrition & Wellness Newsletter to learn how to get picky kids (and their parents!) picking vegetables. I’ve also included links to a bunch of websites to get you motivated – from age-appropriate kitchen activities to…
Caroline Kaufman Nutrition is now on Facebook
Hello everyone! Looking for even more healthy tips, links, recipes, and strategies for you & your families? Visit Facebook and “like” my new business page: Caroline Kaufman Nutrition. Yes, I’ll be posting new content all the time, but I also want it to be a place for you to share with me and one another….
Apple Cheddar Bagel Chips
Day old bagels get a second life when they’re sliced thin, sprayed with olive oil, and toasted crisp in the oven. Pick up a variety at your nearby market or favorite bagel haunt – the everything, onion, rye, whole wheat, and pumpernickel are all delicious in chip form. You can eat pretty much anything…
Mini Gingerbread Loaves (Holiday Gift Friendly)
I just pulled these lovely mini gingerbread loaves out of the oven. They’re perfect for giving as holiday gifts. You can wrap them in parchment paper and tie with a pretty string – badaboom. The recipe is for a traditional gingerbread, made healthier with some whole wheat flour, canola oil, and applesauce to bump up…