In the Kitchen with Ailish and Julia
Today’s post is a poem about my darling li’l girls. Since my girls are so much a part of who I am and what I do, I thought I’d take a little break from my usual penning and share a little “creative writing”. Since I’ve read the Lorax by Dr. Seuss a gazillian or more … Read more
‘Pink’ and other favorite foods
When asked about her favorite ice-cream, my 3-year old daughter, Ailish, replied: ‘Pink’! Why not!? Everything in her life is about pink – pink “princess” clothes, pink crayons, pink undies….you name it! If pink is written all over it, it’s a winner! The same goes for her twin, Julia. Pink icecream…hmmm….that could be a … Read more
From the Mouths of Babes
“Julia, stop eating so much chocolate! You’ll get a stomach ache!,” said 3 1/2 -year-old Ailish to her twin sister. Could this be coming from the very girl who cried because I wouldn’t give her another “cookie”? I try my best to keep excess sugars/sweets out of our cupboards, but it seems every holiday has … Read more
Nutri-Savvy News Coming soon!
Hi all! I’m excited to announce the debut of Nutri-Savvy News! Coming soon to you via quarterly emails. Open to your feedback. To subscribe, please email me your email address: nutrisavvy@att.net The newsletter is aimed at helping families and individuals maintain a healthful lifestyle by highlighting simple, efficient and realistic ways to achieve optimal health for the whole family. Because good nutrition starts at home! With your … Read more
Tea for two
My three-year-old twins love their food, and they love the utensils and dishes that come with it. We bought them a portable tea set complete with 4 cups, 4 saucers, 4 plates and a tea pot all nestled neatly in a decorative picnic ‘lunchbox’. They couldn’t wait to unassemble to contents and set their own … Read more
Talk-It-UP TUESDAY: Nutrition in the Childcare Setting
I recently received my JADA (Journal of the American Dietetic Association). The issue’s emphasis was on Nutrition in the Child-Care Setting – with quite a few articles/studies. As a mom this definitely strikes a point of concern. Especially since outside influences can affect our child’s eating behavior, and childhood obesity is certainly prevalent. Early influences, I … Read more
Fun & Adventure with Play-Doh
My three-year-old twins are a delight in the kitchen – I say this with some truth and sarcasm: happy & silly, wanting to help, but very messy. So rather than assembling a real “heart-healthy” pizza (I am a dietitian), as I feared the tomato sauce all over the walls and floors, we’d make a pretend … Read more
A Fresh Fruit Challenge!
We are a family of five, with the addition of G’ma who recently move in with us. My twin toddlers, husband, mother-n-law and myself live in a lovely new home complete with a backyard, side yard and nice size kitchen. We all take turns contributing to our meals. But sometimes G’ma gets a little over … Read more
Let ‘em eat…Fruit!
Every now and then you just got to sit back and enjoy. Forget the rules and live a little. Maybe I should be teaching my toddlers some manners, but this was too much fun. Check out how Ailish takes a bite of Julia’s apple slice, Julia makes it clear it is hers and then Julia … Read more
Figs and blankets
My fig tree starting blooming abundandly the other day as I could fill a bowl or two and still see plenty ripe ones available for picking. Alas, the tree is too tall. But mommy has learned to climb the tree to keep her girls from following her indoors for more ripe figs (especially since she’d … Read more
