Kids’ Culinary Passport – Cook and craft around the world! Japan is your next stop on your Kids’ Culinary Passport here at Inner Child Food! My children and I enjoy just about everything from Japan. We love the food, the culture, and the crafts! Most people know that rice is very popular in Japan. In […]
Homemade Peach Ice Cream (USA)
July 2, 2013 by
Kids’ Culinary Passport — Cook and Craft Around the World What better way to kick off our Kids’ Culinary Passport series than by visiting the good ole American south during Independence Day week?! As a midwestern girl relocated to the sunny state of North Carolina, in the past year I’ve learned to embrace all things biscuit, […]
How to Make Solar S’mores Treats
June 30, 2013 by
Summertime is synonymous with S’mores treats and play dates, so why not combine them? Here’s a fun, no fire required S’mores activity that will not just melt into a delicious combination, but into the hearts of your S’mores lovin’ crew. In fact, we call them Sun-Baked S’mores! However, I have to tell you that in […]
3 Last Minute Father’s Day Food Gifts
June 13, 2013 by
Have you waited until the last minute to prepare a Father’s Day gift for Dad this year? Need something quick and easy that the kids can help make? Here are three super quick last minute food gifts Dad is sure to love that use items you probably already have on-hand! 1. Quick and Easy Father’s […]
Quick Pan-Fried Potatoes with Thyme Recipe
May 28, 2013 by
Having super quick dinners under your belt is a great asset for any mom. Let me give you one more 30 minute meal your kids will love! We’ve all been there. 5:30pm. Standing at the fridge. Staring at the stuff inside (that may or may not be green and growing) wondering what in the world […]
Fresh Summer Barbecue Recipes
May 21, 2013 by
Nothing makes summertime feel like, well, summertime, more than an outdoor barbecue. The aroma of those fresh, garden veggies and seasoned meat sizzling on the grill while the kids run around and play makes for a perfect summer day! Here is a collection of summertime recipes from our contributing writers here at Inner Child Food […]
Delicious Shepherd’s Pie of Bite-Sized Proportions
May 15, 2013 by
Are you hosting an upcoming Mom’s Night In event? Looking for an excuse to serve Shepherd’s Pie…. as an appetizer? Need an inspiring (but EASY) “secret ingredient”?? Then these delicious shepherd’s pies of bite-sized proportions made with malbec-soaked raisins are for you! They are quick and easy to prepare, elegant to serve, yet made with […]
Twice Baked Potatoes
May 14, 2013 by
Need a yummy make-ahead side dish for an upcoming Memorial Day or 4th of July BBQ? These twice baked potatoes are easy to make, and can be made ahead of time for easy re-heating, allowing you to spend more time with your guests once they arrive. As an added bonus, they are made with delicious […]
Kids in the Kitchen: Easy Mexican Nachos Recipe
May 5, 2013 by
In honor of Cinco de Mayo, we are making nachos today! Nachos can be made healthier by using real cheese (not processed), fresh tomatoes, salsa, and beans. I chose to make it vegetarian as well, just because it’s faster and easier to make that way. This post is sponsored by our friends, The Little Partners, who make […]
What is a CSA and Why You Should Get One
April 30, 2013 by
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) has been a huge help in the local living movement for the past 25 years. It is a great way to get your kids involved in the preparing and consuming of a wide variety of local foods, it helps support small, organic farmers and reduce greenhouse gas omissions since you buy […]
Kids In the Kitchen – A Roundup Of Recipes To Get Your Kids Cookin!
April 28, 2013 by
Here at Inner Child Food, we are mamas who love to involve our children in the process of cooking and baking. We have all found it has a multitude of benefits, and some of those include: Making memories together and bonding time Teaching them how to share Learning how to work in a group and […]
Healthy Breakfasts to Go for Busy Families
April 9, 2013 by
We are all busy from time to time in the mornings and don’t have time for breakfast. Well, that’s pretty much all the time at my house so we try to plan ahead on the weekend and get our breakfasts ready to grab and go. Here you will find some of our families favorite healthy […]
Blueberry Wheat and Oat Muffins Recipe
April 4, 2013 by
Enjoy a delicious, healthy and hearty twist on the classic blueberry muffins, complete with honey, wheat, oats and wheat germ! A breakfast every member of the family will love! This post is sponsored by our partners at the Learning Tower by the Little Partners, who provided the Learning Tower for me to use and review. I am not […]
Fruit and Yogurt Parfait Recipe – Breakfast on the Go
April 3, 2013 by
We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, right? Then why do we so often skip it? Honestly, in our house, it’s time. The hour between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. is insane in my house. Not only am I trying to get myself ready for work, I’m letting the […]
Southern Green Beans – A Recipe and Easter Story
March 30, 2013 by
A tasty, flavorful and Southern American twist on plain ole’ green beans – perfect for holidays and toting to a party! I have so many fond memories of Easter. As a little girl, it was the holiday I anxiously awaited because I could get all dolled up for church and pose for family pictures in the backyard […]
Grilled Egg and Cheese Sandwich Recipe to Use Leftover Easter Eggs
March 16, 2013 by
Easter is a great time to teach kids one of those hands-on, life long cooking skills; how-to hard-boil an egg. Every year at Easter we hard-boil eggs for decorating and every year I remind my kids how to do it until they get old enough to remember. The question always remains, what do we do […]
St. Patrick’s Day Recipe Round Up
March 16, 2013 by
Looking for some tasty St. Patrick’s Day recipes and treats to make with the kids? Here are some of our favorites from our contributing writers! Smoky Split Pea Artichoke Soup with Blackened Tofu 51 Fun St. Patrick’s Day Tutorials Fruit Kabobs turned into Edible Rainbows Kids, Kale & St. Patrick’s Day Drinking Green = St. […]
Lots of Healthy Fun at Kids Food Festival NYC!
March 3, 2013 by
This weekend my daughter Emily and I boarded a bus to NYC for Kids Food Festival — a series of 2 day festivals in partnership with Cooking Light magazine presented by The Creative Kitchen. We had such a great time that I just had to share the details of this fun event with you! This […]
