Kid Friendly Food
Hells bells! A foodie post by a foodie-phobic mom. Who would have thought hey? But I am qualified to pour forth my wisdom - do you know why? No? Let me tell you....tonight, at dinner, young Honey spoke these words :
Okay, I am not sure the analogy is correct cos she wasnt inferring my food is hard, tasteless and bound to break your teeth. On the contrary, her inference was that each meal is special and noteworthy.
Over the last days/weeks I explained the concept of the five (pref more) portions of fruit/veg to my children. I have explained that that means, at a minimum, they have to consume 1 portion at school, 2 at lunchtime and 2 at dinnertime.
Blow me down if they didnt just lap it up and accept it. No drama about what I serve; it is a done deal. I am amazed.
Look, I am not aiming at siff stuff like cauliflower and brussel sprouts here. I am starting with palatable easy options including things like tomatoes,mushrooms, cucumber, carrots, peas, potatoes, corn, spinach and potatoes. They also love brocolli if I serve it correctly - as in NOT cooked but in a salad form.
I leave with you a brocolli salad recipe I nabbed from a good friend a few years ago - good luck with getting your sprogs on board!
You will need: Raw, washed brocolli, cucumber, natural yoghurt/mayo and fresh ginger.
Mom, every meal is like a jewel!
Okay, I am not sure the analogy is correct cos she wasnt inferring my food is hard, tasteless and bound to break your teeth. On the contrary, her inference was that each meal is special and noteworthy.
Over the last days/weeks I explained the concept of the five (pref more) portions of fruit/veg to my children. I have explained that that means, at a minimum, they have to consume 1 portion at school, 2 at lunchtime and 2 at dinnertime.
Blow me down if they didnt just lap it up and accept it. No drama about what I serve; it is a done deal. I am amazed.
Look, I am not aiming at siff stuff like cauliflower and brussel sprouts here. I am starting with palatable easy options including things like tomatoes,mushrooms, cucumber, carrots, peas, potatoes, corn, spinach and potatoes. They also love brocolli if I serve it correctly - as in NOT cooked but in a salad form.
I leave with you a brocolli salad recipe I nabbed from a good friend a few years ago - good luck with getting your sprogs on board!
You will need: Raw, washed brocolli, cucumber, natural yoghurt/mayo and fresh ginger.
- Chop brocolli very fine - discard the yuck stalky part and chop the heads.
- Chop up the cucumber into medium slices and quarter or 1/8 them depending on your kids palate preference
- Mix half mayo and half yoghurt together and grate as much ginger as desired.
- Add black pepper for the adults!
Comments
Cam not so much. He actually will pull the peas out of the mince/stew/whatever!!!!!
I hide veggies, but lately she seems to be more partial to trying things before the dreaded ' I don't like it, mom' comes up.
Will def give this a try. Trying to think of any veg recipes i have - have you tried sweetcorn fritters? Those are dead easy and hot out the pan are yummy (if yr kids like sweetcorn of course). x