Kids don't come with handbooks, but luckily we have each other. When stumped (and when are we not?), parents who've been there before us or who are working through the same challenges are there to help. Join other ChowMamas (and ChowPapas) on our blog for your recommended daily serving of kid-friendly recipes and family food tips.
Yep, we're making this personal. And we're letting it all hang out. Join us as we share kid-friendly recipes and family food tips for real parents in the real world.
ends! I’ve got exciting news (and the explanation for why I haven’t had time to post as much lately): I’ve launched a fab, new family food blog: One Hungry Mama! When ChowMama started, there were two of us: Me and Michelle. But, around August 2009, Michelle decided to move on from our Chow endeavors and I’ve been [...]
March 29, 2010My intention was good. Make a batch of wholesome, homemade granola bars to last us the week. I grabbed oats, wheat germ and slivered almonds. Up next, dried fruit. Shredded coconut caught my eye. That’s dried fruit. Hmm. What else? Raisins. Nah. Cranberries. Perhaps. Dried apricots. Definitely maybe. Let’s see, what goes well with almonds [...]
March 23, 2010to: hermitsmoores’ Upon my recent return from New Orleans, I gave you a killer family meal idea: a hummus platter dinner. A great tip for sure (has it become a go-to weeknight meal at your house, too?), but not exactly the Big Easy flavors you may have expected. I owe you. And it’s pay up time. Sort [...]
March 22, 2010It’s no secret that I love eggs for dinner, whether a “proper” meal like my quickest curried eggs, a poached egg to complete a bowl of soup, or an egg salad sammy to save us from take out. So, the first thing I thought of to make my meal of french lentils over wilted spinach [...]
March 17, 2010My littlest ChowBaby is already 5 months old. I can hardly believe it! Time is flying and, relatively speaking, it’s been a smooth ride. But, all that said, my big guy is missing me. Lots. And so I’ve decided to carve out even more one-on-one time with him. We’re having tons of fun, but our [...]