Tag: ‘Food and Drink’
Alternatives to Teflon
by Karen on 8/21/11 | 11 Comment(s)
My husband decided TODAY to throw away our teflon pan and roasting rack, both of which had flecks of teflon missing. Duh, why hadn’t we done this before? It’s amazing to me that I can be neurotic about buying organic apples and then let a deteriorating Teflon pan go by… month after month. Courtney from [...]
BabyCakes on how to color frosting naturally
by Karen on 7/14/11 | 5 Comment(s)
Babycakes NYC on the Lower East Side is a destination for gluten-free, vegan, health-concious sweet lovers. It has been a hit destination for anyone with food allergies, dietary restrictions, and all things “special” and alternative, and that, of course, has attracted celebrities. The owner, Erin McKenna, has a book, BabyCakes: Vegan, Gluten-Free, and (Mostly) Sugar-Free [...]
Family Cookbooks Worth Their Salt + Baked Apple Puff
by Stacie on 5/02/11 | 3 Comment(s)
I’m not big on most kid or family cookbooks. They’re usually filled with cutesy foods or “kid menu” favorites in which I have no interest (or can figure out how to make myself). I mean, can you imagine your Hungry Papa getting excited about “Spaghetti and Eyeballs”? Really. Before you write me off as a [...]
No Shoes in the House?
by Karen on 4/05/11 | 23 Comment(s)
We have a “No Shoes” policy in our house. Most people “get” why we have it but I have friends that are totally irritated by it but silently de-shoe. When I see their annoyed reactions, I wonder, “Oh, should I just forget asking them?” But the idea of that gum, poop, lead, pesticides and spit [...]
Move Over Fry Guys: Polenta “French Fries”
by Stacie on 4/05/11 | 0 Comment(s)
I love french fries. Thick cut, curly, shoestring, seasoned… you name it, I eat it. Here’s the thing, though: they have got to be fried. Believe me when I tell you that I’ve had my shared of delicious baked “fries.” I really have. But, if you ask me, they are a different animal (like how [...]
Quick and Healthy: Quinoa “Fried Rice”
by Stacie on 3/21/11 | 0 Comment(s)
This week is crazy. I know, I know. They all are! Well this week feels even crazier than most. See, I’m hard at work putting together a charity cookbook for Japan (more details coming soon!) and my sitter is gone for the week (her first grandson just arrived!). All great things, but not so great [...]
The Ultimate Snack: Homemade Cheddar Crackers
by Stacie on 3/07/11 | 1 Comment(s)
Friends! It’s been too long since I’ve been here. (Two months and one week, but who’s keeping track?!) After such a long absence, I feel it’s only right to come bearing gifts. And what better gift to a parent than the ultimate snack recipe? There are too many to list all of the reasons why [...]
Finger Foods Ideas
by Karen on 2/15/11 | 5 Comment(s)
A reader Lea wrote in asking what other good finger foods are out there besides puffs and cheerios. She has an 8 month old. Here is a list of some foods that I have used. Anyone else have some favorites to share? I love cutting up bits of tofu and sauteing them in a pan [...]
Last Minute Holiday Recipes: 5 Quick Dishes to Impress Your Holiday Host
by Stacie on 12/24/10 | 0 Comment(s)
If you’re still looking for holiday recipes, chances are you’re heading to someone’s house and need something to bring. Something quick and easy. I’m also going to guess that you’re not trolling for recipes that also come with a good read. So, I’ll get straight to the point! Here are 5 dishes that take no [...]
Good Eats (and a Read) to Celebrate Mexican Independence Day
by Stacie on 9/16/10 | 0 Comment(s)
We Americans love a good Cinco De Mayo celebration but, as it turns out, today is Mexican Independence Day. In honor of the holiday, when Mexicans all over the world celebrate their country’s independence from Spain, I’ve rounded up my favorite easy, family-friendly Mexican recipes. But don’t start cooking just yet! Mexican Independence Day gives [...]
Late Summer Peach Recipes (Hurry Before Apples Take Over!)
by Stacie on 9/09/10 | 0 Comment(s)
It’s September. School has started. There’s already talk of harvest festival and apple picking. But there are still peaches. Delicious, juicy peaches which, unlike apples, won’t be around for the rest of the year. So now’s your chance, people. Pick some up this weekend. Some orchards may even have another week or two of peach [...]
Back-to-School Lunch Tips
by Stacie on 8/16/10 | 4 Comment(s)
I’m working on a series of back-to-school posts for One Hungry Mama about packed lunches and decided to give you Brooklyn folks a peek at the first. Because that’s how we roll here in the B-K. Always watching out for one another. I point to a bunch of recipes below, but the real focus in [...]
Keep it Spicy, Baby: Easiest Jerk Chicken & Mango Salsa
by Stacie on 8/05/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Before I had kids, one of my go-to meals was jerk chicken with a side of sweet plantains and garlicky wilted kale. I stopped making it once my first Hungry Boy started eating. I thought it was too spicy to share with an itty bitty eater, even an adventurous one. Then, once out of the [...]
Fruit + Herbs: Perfect Together!
by Stacie on 7/02/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Herbs aren’t just for spicing up your meat, grains and veggies! Combining fruit and herbs is one of my favorite ways to create unexpected flavor combinations. Bringing together sweet fruit and aromatic, sometimes even floral, herbs creates irresistibly bright tastes that pop in your mouth. Plus, fresh herbs (and some spices!) have important health benefits [...]
Tea for Tots? (+ a recipe for Chai-Spiced Blood Orange Granita)
by Stacie on 4/26/10 | 1 Comment(s)
I’m a big tea drinker and introduced tea to my older son when he was just barely over 12-months-old. I plan on doing the same with my little one, but fully expect the same funny looks. Giving tea to a toddler is apparently a strange thing to do. But is it more than that? Can [...]
How To Make Play Doh
by Karen on 3/16/10 | 3 Comment(s)
Doh! by Rebecca of eensies.com Little ones and playdoh go together like peanut butter and jelly. Sure those little yellow containers say non-toxic, but your nose keeps telling you otherwise. Make your own and you know exactly what’s going into your dough, and it’s a great way to spend time with your sweetie. Well, you’re [...]
Quick Meals For Families
by Karen on 11/11/09 | 0 Comment(s)
A fellow mom Genevieve passed out this wonderful New York Times article last summer in the park. It is “101 Simple Meals Ready in 10 Minutes or Less” by Mark Bittman. These are great, fast meals for cooks and non-cooks! 1. Open a can of white beans and combine with olive oil, salt, small or [...]
How To Get Those Greens In
by Karen on 10/13/09 | 11 Comment(s)
This is one of the only things I don’t worry about with our family. Are we eating enough dark greens? This is all the more surprising if you know that my son doesn’t like about half of the vegetables out there. But he loves spinach, kale and swiss chard (hidden in his power shake). Every [...]
Parents Cooking Class Begins in July
by Karen on 6/21/09 | 0 Comment(s)
Our new Foodie Expert, Debbie Koenig, of Words To Eat By, is starting a new series of her “Parents Need to Eat Too “cooking class. It sounds brilliant so I wanted to pass the information on to you all. Here’s the scoop from Debbie: We’ll meet once a week in my apartment’s kitchen. Babies and [...]
Steel Cut Oatmeal on Overnight mode
by Karen on 6/21/09 | 1 Comment(s)
Those of you who read this blog regularly, know what a terrible cook I am. I mean reallllyyy terrible. I have tried to cook steel cut oatmeal overnight at least, mmmmm……9 times and have always end up with crusty hard oatmeal. Not appetizing. So, was I thrilled to read our new Foodie Expert, Debbie Koenig’s [...]
How To Organize A Pantry
by Karen on 6/12/09 | 5 Comment(s)
Full disclosure: I had tried reordering it myself three times, my sister once, a babysitter once and my husband….hmm…never! So, we decided it was more time-effective to hire Amanda to do it for us. I LOVE to open my pantry now, though I still hate to cook! 10 Steps to Clearing the Clutter from your [...]
The New Mom’s Pantry
by Karen on 5/31/09 | 7 Comment(s)
I have been wanting to add an “expert” that would write about food for families. Foodie blogger Debbie Koenig, seems to fit the bill perfectly. She is a freelance food, diet and parenting writer and mom of a 2 year old, living in Williamsburg. Her blog, Words To Eat By, has been around for 5 [...]
To The Brooklyn Children’s Museum; Please Hear Us
by Karen on 5/18/09 | 0 Comment(s)
Do you know the women behind Chowmama? So, if not, let me tell you about them. Michelle and Stacie are Brooklyn moms who have an addictive blog about feeding your family with nutritious meals. They have recipes divided by age group, ease or type. And, they are interesting enough that I, who truly hates to [...]
Parents…Fighting Over Dinner?
by Karen on 5/15/09 | 2 Comment(s)
This post isn’t about fighting over dinner with your kids…but with your partner. Do you and your partner have different ideas about mealtimes, what should be eaten and how much? Donna Fish counsels a couple over their issue of “clean your plate”. Luckily, they resolve it. The Dinner Wars: Parents’ Fighting over Feeding the Kids [...]
How To Teach Your Kids About Sugar
by Karen on 5/01/09 | 3 Comment(s)
Donna has extremely helpful advice about mitigating the candy wars with your kids. (I write this with a movie-sized pack of Twizzlers next to me). Most of us need help in controlling our desire for sugar, so it sure is hard to teach our kids what we are still learning. Thinking about asking Birch to [...]
