Packable Granola Bars Recipe We like to take our kids on nature walks, and what better snack to bring than granola bars? They are a nice balance of sweet and chewy goodness wrapped up in an easy to carry bar that even a preschooler can handle with ease. Recipe by Anni Daulter, author of The… Continue Reading
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Flowerpot Cheese Breads
A creative, delicious addition to any Spring or Summer gatherings, Flowerpot Cheese Breads are the perfect way to serve up individual breads. Flowerpot Cheese Breads Recipe Recipe makes 6 breads. You’ll find more garden or fairy party inspiration in Naturally Fun Parties for Kids. A regular contributor to Green Child Magazine and author of Sacred… Continue Reading
How to Prep an Artichoke
One medium artichoke has about 60 calories, zero fat and is loaded with vitamins, fiber and phytonutrients (which have anti-cancer properties). We love them because they are fun to eat and after pulling off all the leaves, you are left with an extra treasure: the heart! Fresh vs. canned is worth the cooking time. If… Continue Reading
Grow Your Own Avocado Plant
When it comes to choosing healthy fats for your child, avocados are a perfect match. From one of baby’s first foods to the whole family’s Meatless Monday or vegetarian diet, this protein packs a list of health benefits: Fiber Potassium (more than twice the amount found in a banana) Vitamin E B-vitamins Folic acid Grow… Continue Reading
Lemon-Cherry Cornmeal Scones
Lemon-Cherry Cornmeal Scones Recipe If you grew up eating pinto beans and cornbread, you’ll love this twist! A scone made from cornmeal… and tasty enough to pair with any meal of the day.… Continue Reading
World Health Day 2013: Sustainability Matters
In honor of World Health Day 2013, Food Tank: The Food Think Tank is highlighting the importance of nutritious, environmentally sustainable food in combating hypertension, obesity, malnutrition, and other diseases. Our world today is facing a food paradox. There are nearly one billion people hungry and one billion people overweight, and in many countries these problems now exist… Continue Reading
Crustless Spinach Quiche Squares
Crustless Spinach Quiche Squares Recipe Cheesy spinach quiche is a tasty way to get your greens in at breakfast, brunch, lunch or even dinner! You can vary this recipe by adding sautéed chopped and seeded tomatoes or your other favorite veggies. Feel free to swap the cheese for one with an even more unique flavor, like… Continue Reading
Natural Easter Egg Dyes
Even if you don’t eat the eggs you color for Easter, conventional dyes have chemicals that can get on kids’ hands (and all over the kitchen) during the process. Why mess with the fake stuff when Mother Nature makes beautiful colors on her own? Here’s how to make your own natural Easter egg dyes. Start… Continue Reading
Creamy Orange Banana Smoothie
Loaded with Vitamin C and fiber, oranges are sure to tell your tastebuds Spring has arrived. While winter is known as prime citrus season, different varieties of oranges peak at different times and the navel orange is actually sweetest in March and April. Their juicy fresh flavor is delicious in a simple fruit salad or… Continue Reading
The Spring 2013 Issue of Green Child Magazine is Here!
Mother Nature might be teasing us with warmer weather, but the Spring 2013 issue of Green Child Magazine brings a hot reader favorite — our 3rd Annual Eco Baby Gear Guide! You’ll find our top picks for safe, non-toxic baby items. We searched high and low for the safest, most convenient and eco-friendly baby items…… Continue Reading