tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45793302765853128652024-03-18T23:03:45.345-05:00KidEatsFeeding Bellies, Hearts & MindsThe Lukefahrshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18413562032496283587noreply@blogger.comBlogger96125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579330276585312865.post-87199735647370287122012-03-28T06:00:00.000-05:002012-03-28T06:00:04.830-05:00Sweet Potato Hummus
My love for hummus began in college. There was a place called Roly Poly that had the most amazing wraps. It went out of business and I never saw another one till I was in Dallas. It had been 8 years but I went right up to the counter and asked for a 'Number 6'- the California Hummer- Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Provolone Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado, Carrot, Cucumber,Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04000360300519821482noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579330276585312865.post-66460383613099916632012-03-27T07:00:00.000-05:002012-03-27T07:00:08.892-05:00Good Day, Sunshine!
I have not been cooking much lately. You may have noticed by the lack of blog posts about food. Sometimes, it just seems impossible to plan for, prepare and serve good meals... not to mention take pictures and write about it! You know? I am going to try to be better about cooking. Starting now. I'm also trying something new here on the blog...
I will be posting The Lukefahrshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18413562032496283587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579330276585312865.post-17004702235373107402012-03-25T22:03:00.000-05:002012-03-26T07:28:58.369-05:00Outdoor Chalkboards
My husband is sweet, smart, and super talented. You saw the car shelf and here is another project he threw together. I saw this on ohdeedoh.com a long time ago and always thought it was a great idea. When Pinterest came along, I added it to my "please build" board and here you go.
He even included the boys in the project which was really sweet. I tried to put Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04000360300519821482noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579330276585312865.post-20649978095866212102012-03-20T14:06:00.001-05:002012-03-20T14:06:53.144-05:00My Favorite Hummus Recipe
Hummus: topped with a drizzle of olive oil and a dash of paprika. I didn't do a great job of getting this hummus (pictured) really smooth. If you prefer a really, really smooth texture, just keep the food processor running for a bit longer.
This hummus recipe is a staple in our house: I make it almost weekly and it keeps well for several days in the refrigerator. One of my The Lukefahrshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18413562032496283587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579330276585312865.post-57882781981070969732012-03-14T07:00:00.000-05:002012-03-14T07:00:05.610-05:00Healthy Cooking for Kids: Free Cooking Class at Williams Sonoma
William Sonoma is offering a free "Healthy Cooking for Kids" class on Sunday, March 25 at 12:00 noon. To attend, simply sign up ahead of time at your local Williams Sonoma store. Kids are welcome to attend the class with a grown up. I signed up myself and WP! When I signed up, they told me that:
they will show techniques and tips for involving kids in the cooking The Lukefahrshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18413562032496283587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579330276585312865.post-4150448218216503702012-03-13T10:00:00.000-05:002012-03-13T10:00:00.837-05:00Really. Terrible. Cupcakes.
I made Gluten Free Beet Cupcakes, and they were terrible. Really terrible.
I was actually disappointed because I had very high hopes for them. What causes an other-wise-sane person to think Gluten Free Beet Cupcakes would be tasty? Maybe it was the stunning pictures of Aran's Gluten-Free Beet Poppyseed Muffins on Cannelle et Vanille. How could something so pretty taste so bad?! Maybe it The Lukefahrshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18413562032496283587noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579330276585312865.post-43861832872209936612012-03-12T07:00:00.000-05:002012-03-12T13:31:56.597-05:00Kid Approved Egg Salad
I only learned that WP liked egg salad when he helped me make it one day, and couldn't stop sneaking bites of it. Normally, I don't think egg salad is a big hit with kids. But this isn't something I make 'especially for kids'. This is something I make for ME. All for myself. I first found the recipe for "Egg Salad Sandwich: the only one I'll eat" on 101 Cookbooks right after William was born.The Lukefahrshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18413562032496283587noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579330276585312865.post-40278154557742006482012-03-09T13:47:00.001-06:002012-03-09T13:47:15.485-06:00Car storage!
This what I get when I say "Smile!" It took a stern voice to get them to turn away from the shelves!
My husband is very crafty. He loves working with wood and can look at something he likes and figure out a way to make it. On Pinterest, I have a board named 'Please Build Chris.' This car shelf was one of the first things on that board. My DH came up with a Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04000360300519821482noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579330276585312865.post-69713174530240062302012-03-07T07:00:00.000-06:002012-03-07T07:00:18.789-06:00Peanut Butter Toast: Lots of Nutrients
We put our Peanut Butter Toast under the broiler for a couple of minutes
to make everything warm and crispy. Mmmm.
If you are worried that your toddler may not be getting enough nutrients, here's some great news about Peanut Butter Toast: one tablespoon of peanut butter on a slice of whole wheat bread with an 8-ounce glass of low-fat milk provides plenty of nutrition for your toddler. The Lukefahrshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18413562032496283587noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579330276585312865.post-75086548898144380412012-03-06T07:00:00.000-06:002012-03-06T07:00:20.326-06:00Did you make New Year Resolutions?
I didn't, and don't plan on it but I just read an inspiring bit in Whole Living, a magazine from Martha Stewart. It was called "Resolution Reboot." The message is basically that once you've given up on your resolution, go back to the basics and make small changes to better yourself. I love all of these and know that I can battle them all year:)
Get more sleep. I am a better mom, and Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04000360300519821482noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579330276585312865.post-18453065521160472552012-03-05T07:00:00.000-06:002012-03-05T07:00:11.816-06:00Turn Left Over Chicken into Chicken Nuggets
Y'all, these chicken nuggets have been a huge hit with my kid! And I love them because they can be made quickly from regular, boneless, skinless chicken breast... including leftover chicken from a previous meal! So, unlike many chicken nuggets out there, I know exactly what's in them.
Why are these so popular with my meat-averse child? I think it's because of the smooth The Lukefahrshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18413562032496283587noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579330276585312865.post-61967501375131213862012-03-01T07:00:00.000-06:002012-03-03T14:09:25.669-06:00Dora Edamame
Yep. You read correctly. Individually packaged Dora Edamame: a healthy snack with kid-friendly packaging. Hallelujah!
I am amazed at how susceptible my 2 1/2 year old is to marketing. He knows and loves lots of cartoon characters, many from shows or movies he has never even seen! And he is especially drawn to them any time he sees them on a grocery store shelf. He always wants The Lukefahrshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18413562032496283587noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579330276585312865.post-37524154433766586062012-02-29T12:54:00.003-06:002012-02-29T13:01:46.728-06:00Fine Motor Fun with Pipe Cleaners
KD won't really sit down and color in a coloring book; his 1 year old brother will, but he refuses. He did love the popsicle game Lauren posted about a couple of weeks ago, matching the colors and putting them together. So, I've been on the lookout for similar activities that may get him to focus for more than a minute. When I saw the idea of numbers on pipe cleaners Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04000360300519821482noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579330276585312865.post-89441939842374785242012-02-24T07:00:00.000-06:002012-02-24T07:00:06.822-06:00Bananas Foster Oatmeal
Bananas Foster Oatmeal - tastes like dessert for breakfast!
My mother-in-law loves Bananas
Foster for dessert. Here in Houston, Brennan's makes the best Banana's Foster. They share their delicious recipe here, and about once a year I make this as a special dessert that we all enjoy. We usually serve this Banana's Foster over Bluebell Homemade Vanilla ice cream... but I think oatmeal The Lukefahrshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18413562032496283587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579330276585312865.post-67580720537141152302012-02-23T07:00:00.000-06:002012-02-23T07:00:04.006-06:00Owl Toast
Have you ever noticed that an 'up-side down' piece of toast is the perfect shape for making a yummy breakfast owl!? I never had... until this morning! My little guy is feeling crummy, so I was trying to come up with a breakfast that would make him smile.... this did the trick. He actually giggled and said "Oh, how funny!" when he saw it! In addition to being cute, Owl The Lukefahrshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18413562032496283587noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579330276585312865.post-73121611880797094452012-02-22T07:00:00.000-06:002012-02-22T07:00:09.260-06:00Try a New Cheese: Brie
Brie with sliced French Bread, diced apples and chicken -
ready to be made into a sandwich!
Does your kid love cheese? Ours do. Grilled cheese. Mac 'N Cheese. Cheese sticks. Cheese enchiladas. You know who else loves cheese? Me. My husband. We love to try different cheeses. I'm sad to say that we used to give WP the same few cheeses (American, Mozarella and Cheddar) andThe Lukefahrshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18413562032496283587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579330276585312865.post-91420861562345787772012-02-20T07:00:00.000-06:002012-02-20T07:00:05.312-06:00Felt Popsicle Matching Game
Since WP likes playing with these so much, I have made a few sets of sticks to make the activity last longer (painted sticks, spanish colors, etc....)
This is another one of our favorite activities that came out of our Craft Swap. I am so thankful for my creative friends who introduce me to great learning activities (perfect for 'busy bags') like this one! WP really likes this The Lukefahrshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18413562032496283587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579330276585312865.post-31844492359419635062012-02-17T07:00:00.000-06:002012-02-17T07:00:12.137-06:00Meal Swap
You may or may not have seen us comment on each
other's food posts about how much we enjoyed eating them or that we hope to try
it next time they make it. Maybe you think we are sister-wives, living on
a compound sharing responsibilities and a husband?! In reality, we have a
pretty sweet set-up that is simple and helps both of us out.
We got the idea from another mom in our
KidEatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14633713304574488676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579330276585312865.post-42580700309453328742012-02-15T22:00:00.000-06:002012-02-16T12:18:38.227-06:00And the winner is . . .
our fourth comment, Ms. Cherie Harris!! Please email us at kideatsco(at)gmail(dot)com so we can get your info to send you a bag. If we don't hear from you by Friday, we will pick another winner. Thank you so much to those who left their storage ideas. I'm always on the prowl for great storage ideas that are tried and true!KidEatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14633713304574488676noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579330276585312865.post-61683570114654669982012-02-15T07:00:00.000-06:002012-02-15T07:00:04.114-06:00My Grandma's Energy Bars
My grandma was a wonderful cook. Whenever I would tell her that, she would say that she didn't have a lot of recipes, just a few she knew were good. This is one of those recipes. She called them 'Energy Bars' but they are basically Rice Krispies treats made with crunchy peanut butter, oatmeal, and raisins- all in the microwave! I hope you enjoy them as much as we do!
Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04000360300519821482noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579330276585312865.post-2882623778699331702012-02-14T07:00:00.000-06:002012-02-14T11:35:27.109-06:00Sprinkle Spoons: Guest Post by Mélanger
Valentine's Day is the perfect opportunity to make some sweet family memories that you and your children will cherish throughout the years. For our family, the heart of our home is our kitchen. Rather than simply being a room where food is prepared and cooked, for us our kitchen is truly a multi-pupose space. It's a place where our family and friends congregate during KidEatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14633713304574488676noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579330276585312865.post-86011824157627368832012-02-11T07:00:00.000-06:002012-02-11T07:00:10.926-06:00Ranch Roasted Potato Hearts
Ranch Roasted Potato Hearts with a BLT - a great dinner!
I came across some Roasted Potato Hearts on Pinterest, originally from Haniela's blog. I had never thought to use a cookie cuter to make shapes out of potatoes, but I love the idea and incorporated it here into one of my favorite, easiest recipes: Ranch Roasted Potatoes. The recipe below is for simple Ranch Roasted The Lukefahrshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18413562032496283587noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579330276585312865.post-48186118829762134902012-02-10T07:00:00.001-06:002012-02-10T07:00:00.372-06:00Rice Krispies Treat Heart Pops
A few things inspired me to make these Rice Krispies Treat Heart Pops:
We had a Valentine's Day Party to go to, hosted by one of WP's friends. I was wanting to take something special, but hadn't planned anything. So, I had settled on taking my quick and easy garlicky hummus, until....
I saw these pink and white marshmallows on special at HEB (FREE when you buy almond bark!) The Lukefahrshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18413562032496283587noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579330276585312865.post-37292006342979977922012-02-09T07:00:00.000-06:002012-02-09T13:29:05.276-06:00Pinterest-inspired Toy Storage & a Giveaway!
I'm in love with Pinterest. It's full of great ideas and is so easy to organize anything you'd like to remember. One of my first Pins was of these storage bags. When my mom got on Pinterest she saw them on my board, made a pattern, bought some fabric and got to work.
She sent me a variety in the mail and I love them. They make my toy box much more manageable and I Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04000360300519821482noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579330276585312865.post-12580867167915073312012-02-08T07:00:00.000-06:002012-02-08T07:00:02.210-06:00Organizing Art Supplies
We love our easel and use it almost daily. I put a bunch of art supplies on our Christmas wish list and received just what I wanted! The boys have loved playing with all the different paints and stamps and colors but it was getting out of hand. Things were being thrown aside and stored in crazy places (the bathroom and kitchen cabinets). I invested in two inexpensive pieces Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04000360300519821482noreply@blogger.com1