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What’s in Season: July!
The heat has hit…July is here. We spend days soaking up the sun until it sends us indoors. This is the month that truly feels...
Jen • July 24, 2019
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What’s in season for June + a recipe!
The asparagus is coming to an end. The last few morsels have been tenderly cooked and served; we soak up the last of the season’s...
Jen • June 24, 2019
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What’s in Season: May!
It’s a countdown for me each Spring like a kid counting down to their favorite holiday. Only I am not counting down to a holiday…I...
Jen • May 30, 2019
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Using the Plan to Eat Freezer for Frozen Ingredients
Last week we shared a blog post that touched on how to use your freezer to keep inventory of recipe ingredients. This week, we want...
Riley • May 13, 2019
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April Showers Bring May Flowers
The rain poured today. The wind pounded the droplets against the window as it came down. The pattering of water could be heard throughout the...
Jen • May 6, 2019
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Plan to Eat + ButcherBox (Review and Giveaway!)
We’re excited to introduce you to a company called ButcherBox. They are a delivery service that brings 100% grass fed and finished beef, free range...
Riley • May 2, 2019
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The Formula for Easy Dinner
If only there was a magical formula for getting a nourishing, easy dinner on the table! Well there is!...
Sara • April 19, 2019
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Grapefruit Kombucha Quinoa Salad
All the feelings of Spring flood over me as I enjoy the daylight into the evening. The kids grab their scooters and bikes and we...
Jen • March 26, 2019
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Vegetarian Pesto Quinoa Bowl
I’m all about meals that come together in minutes. Because even as someone who loves to cook, there are some days or nights that I’m...
Sara • March 4, 2019
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Jen’s Arugula and Spinach Salad
This past January warmed up, unlike most that came before. It brought about a feeling of Spring long before we will officially feel Spring weather...
Jen • February 22, 2019
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January gardening, vegetables, and a delicious seasonal soup!
The ground is frozen. I haven’t thrown a shovel into it in weeks. Anything outdoors is dormant for the Winter. Some growth continues with the...
Jen • January 23, 2019
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I try to celebrate the little victories right now and PTE is a little victory
“I just wanted to tell you that I am so glad to have my PTE!! Our house suffered quite a bit of damage with Hurricane...
Plan to Eat • December 10, 2018
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Tips for Teaching Kids to Cook: Making Breakfast
Not too long ago, a mom shared a story in our members-only Facebook group over at Kids Cook Real Food about her daughters surprising her....
Plan to Eat • September 27, 2018
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Meal Planning 101 for Kids – 3 Choices You Get to Make
You know how some kids let loose wails of misery with every scrape, while others will avoid telling their mom about something bothering them physically...
Plan to Eat • September 25, 2018
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Meal Planning 101 for Kids – 7 Reasons to Learn How to Plan Meals
In my role as a kids’ cooking teacher at Kids Cook Real Food, my goal is to train children in over 30 basic skills so that...
Plan to Eat • September 24, 2018
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Tips for Teaching Kids to Cook: What Kids Can Really Cut (and Best Knives for Kids)
When it comes to learning how to cook, whether you’re a child or an adult, mastering knife skills is truly the key to unlocking the...
Plan to Eat • September 21, 2018
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Tips for Teaching Kids to Cook: Making a Snack
Did you believe me that kids really can be helpful in the kitchen NOW even before they grow up? How about making their own healthy...
Plan to Eat • September 20, 2018
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5 Ways Teaching Kids to Cook Has Immediate Impact
We as parents do a lot for our kids. Sometimes it seems as though 90% of our energy is just keeping them alive, feeding, clothing,...
Plan to Eat • September 13, 2018
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Tips for Teaching Kids to Cook at All Ages: Preparing the Table
Now that we’ve talked about theimportance of teaching kids to cook for their future, let’s get down to business with some practical tips about teaching...
Plan to Eat • September 13, 2018
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What My Toddler’s Cold Feet Taught me About Teaching Kids to Cook
One morning… …as my two-year-old son and I were rushing out the door, late as usual, he taught me a lesson about parenting that keeps...
Plan to Eat • September 10, 2018
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My Kid Made This (photo contest & prizes!)
I confess… When I’m making dinner and my child asks if they can help, my heart sinks a little. Making dinner is hard enough, but...
Plan to Eat • August 28, 2018
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No Bake Oatmeal Cookies [Gluten, Dairy, & Egg Free!]
In our Beyond Limits series we’ve been exploring how to navigate eating and meal planning while dealing with food restrictions. We reached out to our friend...
Plan to Eat • July 30, 2018
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Beyond Limits: Part 7 — Eating Healthy With Multiple Limits to Overcome
Welcome to part 7 of our 7 part series exploring “healthy eating” issues. In case you missed it: Part 1: Getting StartedPart 2: Eating Healthy When You...
Plan to Eat • July 27, 2018
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Beyond Limits: Part 6 — Eating Healthy When Limited by Picky Eaters
Welcome to part 6 of our 7 part series exploring “healthy eating” issues. In case you missed it: Part 1: Getting StartedPart 2: Eating Healthy When You Never Learned...
Plan to Eat • July 26, 2018