Spoon NYC Thinks it's Jam: My Kids Think it's Desert

Once upon a time, a not very long time time ago, Melissa Chmelar tried to bring a little bit of country to New York City. The Cordon Bleu Trained chef decided that New Yorkers deserved a sampling of the freshest organic produce that hands could pick. Spoon Catering was born. … [Read more...]

Real Food for High Fiber, Low Sugar Breakfasts

Consumer Reports recently reported that some breakfast cereals marketed to U.S. children are more than half sugar by weight. A serving of 11 popular cereals, including Kellogg's Honey Smacks, carries as much sugar as a glazed doughnut. And some brands have more sugar and sodium … [Read more...]

Do-It-Yourself: How to Make and Can Organic Strawberry Jam

We are having an amazing flush of fall strawberries this year, and the colder nights make the berries super sweet. Given the state of the economy, I feel more pressed to preserve the abundance of food growing in our garden. Making organic strawberry jam is easy, and it is one … [Read more...]

Not All Foods are Baby Friendly

Introducing your baby to real food takes time. Fortunately, there is no need to rush, In fact, going slowly gives your baby a chance to develop a taste for different types of food, and in the long run enables her to make healthier food choices. There is an enormous selection of … [Read more...]

Kid-Friendly Vegetarian Recipes: Organic Vegan Tempeh Sloppy Joes

I've been on a tempeh buying kick lately, which has forced us to dig through our cookbooks and memories for good tempeh recipes. Tempeh is less processend than tofu, and thus it is healthier and higher in protein. We tend to eat a lot of tofu, so adding tempeh into our diet … [Read more...]