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• 30 Family-Friendly Recipe Ideas Your Baby Will Love

  

  As your baby gets older, and especially after 12 months - they can really just eat what you eat! Between 8-12 months, I started giving Layla tastes of everythin... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Sample Feeding Schedule for Your Baby (6-12 Months)

  

  Schedules and babies mix really, really well. They keep things predictable for you, they help your baby to understand when meal times, nap times and bedtime are... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chunky Black Bean Soup

  

  This black bean soup might be one of my favorite recipes of all time. When the husband ate it, he said: this might even be better than your vegetarian chili -... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• My Top 10 Favorite Healthy Recipes of 2014

  

  Happy (almost) new year!! 2014 was an amazing year for me filled with lots of changes: new baby, new jobs (for both me and the husband), new move (to Ann Arbor)... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Baby Food Recipes: Indian Lentil Stew

  

  Lentils, rice and veggies in a "stew" are one of the easiest meals to make for your little one. In India, it's called "khichdi" - but it's basically the same... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Baby Blueberry “Smoothie” Recipe

  

  I love making fruit smoothies for Layla. It's a great way to get a bunch of fruits into her diet at once, and they are super easy to make at home (and in... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Healthy Holiday Survival Guide from The Picky Eater

  

  The holidays are right around the corner! So begins the world of warm and cozy parties with family and friends, delicious baked goodies, home cooked meals, and... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• My Top 5 Foods for Healthy Skin & Hair

  

  Making your hair and skin healthier can start as soon as your next meal. While there are lots of products we can buy to make our skin and hair look better from... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cucumber Gazpacho

  

  When I think of gazpacho, I typically think of hot summer days, sitting on the beach, traveling through Spain and Portugal, and ultimate relaxation. Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Lentils with Tahini, Cumin, and Garlic

  

  With all of this cold weather we’ve been having, I’ve been craving something savory and filling. Lentils and beans are two of my go-two wintery foods because... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• What’s The Best Organic Formula For Your Baby?

  

  We’ve all heard the advice: “Breast is best.” Exclusively breastfeed until your baby is 1 year old. Nurse on demand. Formula is “poison. Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chickpea Stuffed Pita Sandwiches with Yogurt Sauce

  

  Whole wheat pitas are a great base for any sandwich. Low in calories, high in whole grains and fiber, and just enough of a fluffy texture reminiscent of bread... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Vegetarian Tortilla Soup with Black Beans

  

  We have been making a lot of soups in our house lately. Mainly because: as a busy parent, they are such easy go-to-one-pot meals; soups are super easy for babie... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Linguine with Garlicky Kale and White Beans

  

  I absolutely love garlic. I put it in everything: pasta, pizza, Indian food, stir frys, veggie sautes, the list could just go on and on. Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spicy Lentil and Swiss Chard Soup

  

  One-pot meals are definitely on my list of must-haves these days. It’s the easiest and fastest way to get a balanced meal for dinner without a ton of prep work... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• It’s Easy Being Green: Smoothie Recipe

  

  I am a huge fan of green smoothies. It’s the easiest way to get a ton of fruits and veggies (especially green veggies which are the best for you!) into your die... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Baby Food Recipes: Sweet Potato Puree

  

  Sweet potato is another Layla favorite! I think she just loves orange veggies haha. I’m fine with that because like it’s cousins butternut squash and pumpkin,... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Baby Food Recipes: Zucchini, Apple and Carrot Puree

  

  Veggies mixed with fruit is always bound to be a hit in our household. Zucchini and carrots are already pretty mild / on the sweeter side, so when paired with... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Baby Food Recipes: Broccoli, Spinach and Cauliflower Puree

  

  Get your greens! This is one of the most nutritionally dense purees out there. Combining two of my favorite cruciferous veggies: cauliflower and broccoli with... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Baby Food Recipes: Carrot Puree

  

  This is another one of Layla’s favorites. And it is super easy to make! Just peel the carrots, cook for 6-8 minutes, and puree. Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES