Food

Picky Eaters and Not Apologizing for How I Feed My Family

Toddlers won’t starve themselves. I have to keep telling myself that. Especially at dinner my daughter seems to eat so little, despite the variety that I try to put in front of her. I know that the variety is not as diverse as it…

Crockpot Recipes

I love having a crockpot, especially balancing work, taking care of my daughter, two dogs, and trying to stay sane. Below are links to some recipes that I recommend.

A few months ago I bought a quarter steer (yes, a quarter of a cow), so that’s why the recipes below focus…

Easy Homemade Baby Food

When my daughter was six months old, I started introducing her to solid food. It’s been very entertaining. It’s also been interesting to see what companies charge for baby food. One little jar can easily cost more than a dollar. Instead of buying everything that she eats, I’ve…

Feeding Frustrations and Joys

When my daughter turned six months old, I started introducing her to solids. Things haven’t been perfect. She certainly hasn’t had the polite demeanor of an adult, cleanly eating everything I’ve put in front of her. What a miracle it would be if she would calmly pick up her…

Easy Food Options

I have become very fond of recipes and easy ways to make dinner at home without having to resort to relying on premade, processed items like frozen meals or ordering in food. Below are a couple of items that help make dinners easy and tasty.

Organic v. Conventionally Grown Produce

Even before I got pregnant, I tried to buy organic foods when possible. It’s debatable as to whether organic foods are nutritionally any different from ones that are grown conventionally, with the use of pesticides. There is some evidence that organic is…