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School Lunches Do Not Have to Be a Challenge
Sep16

School Lunches Do Not Have to Be a Challenge

It’s Back-to-School, and what a challenge to keep up with the nutrition, variety & tastes of your child when packing School Lunches… You want to try and keep it simple, easy to transport and handle, as well as being healthy, low in fat, and the list goes on. Sandwiches are still a great go-to for lunches, using last night’s leftover roast beef or roast chicken on a bagel or in a pita pocket. Keep it interesting...

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Healthy School Lunches – Be Ready for Back to School

Instead of sending your child through the cafeteria line with a $10 bill each day for school, get into the trend of packing them a healthy lunch. Healthy is in right now, as is budgeting. So, your child will not be the only one brown bagging or bento box-ing lunch this year! Keeping your kids healthy should be of paramount importance to you and here’s how you can improve their lunches…the easy way! Think of food in 6...

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30-Second Organic Nut-Free Tiger Nuts Butter (Smooth or Chunky) + Video
Feb09

30-Second Organic Nut-Free Tiger Nuts Butter (Smooth or Chunky) + Video

If you’re looking for the perfect alternative to nut butters, this 30-Second Organic Nut-Free Tiger Nuts Butter is just the ticket! The Best Part? You only need two ingredients, two tools & 30 seconds to make it. Add chopped tiger nuts for a crunchy texture. Whether you love smooth or chunky butter, this will satisfy your cravings & is safe for most every diet. It is safe for the kids & their school lunches, as it is...

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Back to School Lunch Ideas with Web Chef Kimberly on ‘Tim Denis in the Morning’
Sep04

Back to School Lunch Ideas with Web Chef Kimberly on ‘Tim Denis in the Morning’

Listen to the Tim Denis in the Morning show on Newstalk 610 CKTB tomorrow morning at 7:20am EDT, on Friday, September 4th for Web Chef Kimberly Turner to share some exciting ideas for Back to School Lunches! Back to School Lunch Ideas: Back to School can be daunting for some when it comes to having to create something interesting, nutritious & acceptable according to school guidelines that the kids are going to enjoy for lunches....

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How to Make S’mores Mini Cones + Video
Oct01

How to Make S’mores Mini Cones + Video

In this delicious recipe for How to Make S’mores Mini Cones, I am excited to show you how a little imagination goes a long way towards the creation of a wildly dreamy-creamy, S’mores-like treat. S’mores have always been a particular favorite of mine, even though they tend to get a bit messy to eat. With chocolate pieces hidden in the bottom of the cute little mini cones, followed by a golden, gooey, partially-melted...

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Catch the Podcast of School Lunch Ideas with Kimberly on ‘Tim Denis in the Morning’
Sep24

Catch the Podcast of School Lunch Ideas with Kimberly on ‘Tim Denis in the Morning’

If you missed listening to creative School Lunch Ideas segment on Tim Denis in the Morning on Newstalk 610 CKTB with web chef Kimberly Turner, we have the podcast just for you. Are you a frazzled parent trying to think of fresh ideas for creative eats to stop the boredom & complaints of your child’s school lunch? Well, this is the right blog post & podcast for you. Web chef, Kimberly Turner, was on the radio sharing some...

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How to Make Portabello Mushroom Pita Burgers: School Lunch Ideas
Sep19

How to Make Portabello Mushroom Pita Burgers: School Lunch Ideas

Portabello Mushroom Burgers are a tasty surprise in any lunch box. This is an absolutely amazingly delightful combination. School lunches can be meatless, yet still tasty & nutritious. A gorgeously roasted mushroom with fresh toppings & flavorful seasoning inside of a pita pocket, and you have a great lunchtime treat. I know it doesn’t taste like a meat burger, but when it’s all put together, it is full of flavor,...

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How to Make Mozzarella Balls with Tomatoes & Hummus Wraps: School Lunch Ideas
Sep17

How to Make Mozzarella Balls with Tomatoes & Hummus Wraps: School Lunch Ideas

Mozzarella Balls with Tomatoes & Hummus Wraps is a nutritious meal for your kids to take with them to school. Moms everywhere scurry around trying to get interesting school lunches together for their children, and this idea is one I think will go over well with the kids. Mozzarella is filled with calcium & protein, served with fresh, juicy tomatoes and protein-rich hummus, all of which is really healthy, and will be filling...

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How to Bake Pork Sausages in Puff Pastry: School Lunch Ideas
Sep16

How to Bake Pork Sausages in Puff Pastry: School Lunch Ideas

A simple & tasty recipe for How to Bake Pork Sausages in Puff Pastry is a great one to have up your sleeve. Children love these tasty appetizer tidbits that I frequently serve when I have guests, but they also make a great main dish for school lunches. All you need is a package of puff pastry, 4 or 5 pork breakfast sausages and a hot oven. This makes a nice change for children who bring lunch to school every day. Baked Pork...

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How to Make Layered Salad with Granola & Crackers in a Jar: School Lunch Ideas
Sep15

How to Make Layered Salad with Granola & Crackers in a Jar: School Lunch Ideas

This recipe for How to Make Layered Salad with Crackers & Granola in a Jar is a great, nutritious & fun staple for lunch. School lunches can be exciting and delicious by using a bit of imagination and including foods that are substantial, easy to eat, and chock full of good things. It is easy to include other veggies that the child likes and omit ones that don’t appeal to the child. Layered Salad with Granola &...

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How to Bake Vanilla Cupcakes: National Vanilla Cupcake Day
Nov10

How to Bake Vanilla Cupcakes: National Vanilla Cupcake Day

National Vanilla Cupcake Day is November 10th, and this tasty recipe for Vanilla Cupcakes is simply scrumptious. Almost any cake recipe can be used for cupcakes. These miniature cakes can be frosted & decorated as you desire. They are easy for children to hold onto & to eat. Kids love to help by adding ingredients to your bowl while making these lovely treats. Also, they are perfect for including with school lunches or an...

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November Food Holidays & Events
Nov01

November Food Holidays & Events

Here are November Food Holidays & Events. Most of these holidays are based out of the USA, with others sprinkled in here and there. Find other months on The Year in Food Holidays & Events page. Georgia Pecan Month: How to Bake Pecan Pie: Georgia Pecan Month Browse Pecan recipes, Nut shows, Nut recipes Vegan Banana Pecan Muffins How to Bake Rose’s Pecan Cookies Cooking Shows: Nuts Recipes + Reviews Good Nutrition Month:...

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Handy Uses for Bologna: National Bologna Day
Oct24

Handy Uses for Bologna: National Bologna Day

Although it’s National Bologna Day in the USA, this food item originates from Bologna, Italy. Another food you may recognize from Bologna is Pasta Bolognese. Made of finely ground pork and lard, and more alternately made with chicken, turkey, beef or venison, bologna has a distinct flavor when it comes to deli meat, similar to that of Mortadella. When I was a child, my very favorite sandwich to have in my lunch box was bologna...

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