Stuck At Home Resources

Stuck At Home Resources

It’s been a while. I’m not going to say exactly how long. Somehow counting the days makes it feel unending. Here are some COVID-related materials to help get you through the end of this lockdown with at least some of your sanity in tact. Nap Time Nutrition...
Respectful Dissent: Learning at the Table

Respectful Dissent: Learning at the Table

This is not a blog to get you to vote a certain way, or to think the same way as me or as your table companions. This is not a blog to get you to eat a specific way. And no matter how political food can get, this is not a blog to get you to start eating kale. Or stop...
Lunch Room Lessons: What Is Your Child Learning?

Lunch Room Lessons: What Is Your Child Learning?

You’re mom. Or dad. Or grandpa. You lovingly pack a lunch for your little one to enjoy with his or friends at school. It’s a sandwich, an applesauce, a container of raisins, a piece of fruit, and some crunchy veggie sticks. This looks like a good meal. For...
Quiet Your Mind to Tune in to Your Body

Quiet Your Mind to Tune in to Your Body

Have you heard of Intuitive Eating? Intuitive Eating (IE) is a nutritional philosophy I love, but it’s very often misunderstood. Isn’t IE just “eat whatever you want, feel great, and be healthy”? Well that’s the elevator speech for...
Spinach Pesto Hummus!

Spinach Pesto Hummus!

Have you had your hummus today? The word “hummus” comes from the Arabic meaning “chickpeas”. It’s made the rounds around the Middle East, taking on different flavors in different countries, but the basic recipe includes chickpeas, tahini...