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In the Garden Year 1-May

In the Garden Year 1-May

On a sunny late May day (5-25-19), we planted the majority of our garden. This is in no way a “how to garden” story, more of a journal of a beginner. This is what we planted: Veggies we bought starter

Meryl June 11, 2019June 11, 2019 Garden, Kids! No Comments Read more

8 Minutes, NOT from a Box, Mac & Cheese for Kids

8 Minutes, NOT from a Box, Mac & Cheese for Kids

I’ve never understood boxed Mac & Cheese, a fast and better kids lunch can be thrown together in the same amount of time it takes to open that little orange packet of mystery cheese powder. While a big batch of

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The Sungrown GARDEN

The Sungrown GARDEN

Last summer, we built our garden, and yes it took the whole summer. Now that we have a bigger yard, I want to grow more food. We took down an old willow tree that was storm damaged and were left

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Crockpot Steel Cut Oatmeal

Crockpot Steel Cut Oatmeal

When I know its going to be a hectic morning, I start the night before with breakfast in the crockpot.  We have a lot of family favorite breakfasts, but this one is for sure the easiest! Overnight Crockpot Oatmeal – Before

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Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs

Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs

Hard boiled eggs should be two colors and two colors only, yellow and white….not grey, not green, not black….yellow and white.  Perfect for egg salad, making salad into dinner, or just to eat as a snack or fast breakfast.  The secret to perfection?–use a timer: Place eggs

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The Sungrown Kid Series Episode 6–Healthier Muffins!

The Sungrown Kid Series Episode 6–Healthier Muffins!

A fairly healthy snack to keep in the freezer: Print Healthier Muffins Category: Breakfast, Kids! Ingredients 1 c flour (or sub any portion almond flour) 1 c oats 1/4 c bran (optional) 1/2 cup chopped pecans 2 T chia or

Meryl January 9, 2019May 22, 2019 Breakfast, Kids! No Comments Read more

Happy New Year! and Sweet and Sticky Party Meatballs

Happy New Year!  and Sweet and Sticky Party Meatballs

We are having a grazing appetizer menu for a quiet New Year’s Eve party at home with 2 kids – we may do the countdown at 7pm.  The is the 3rd way I have posted meatballs, and they are all

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The Sungrown Kid Series Episode 5–Dinner Sides My Kids Love

The Sungrown Kid Series Episode 5–Dinner Sides My Kids Love

Getting kids to eat vegetables can be pretty difficult sometimes.  I read something once that has stuck with me…don’t stress about little kids eating veggies, because vegetables can taste quite bitter on their little taste buds.  Have them try it

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The Sungrown Kid Series Episode 4–Breakfast Tricks!

The Sungrown Kid Series Episode 4–Breakfast Tricks!

Breakfast at our house rotates between a few main staples, lots of eggs, Yogurt with Granola usually paired with peanut butter toast, oatmeal with lots of toppings, pancakes and french toast.  Some of my favorite kid friendly breakfast tricks are

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The Sungrown Kid Series Episode 3–Lunch

The Sungrown Kid Series Episode 3–Lunch

Mom’s lunch is usually leftovers from dinner, my husband never tires of turkey sandwiches, but the kids can be a little trickier.  I have to say, I use my panini press a lot, I mean a lot, almost every day. 

Meryl September 21, 2018 Kids!, Lunch No Comments Read more
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Instagram post 2196513762239187852_25025810628 Meal prep rotisserie chicken salad, lunch for the week.  Try both kinds, classic and curry chicken, great on a sandwich, wrap, salad or as a dip with crackers, chips or pitas!  Recipe in the profile #realfood #eatclean
Instagram post 2195460481958046754_25025810628 Veggie Beef Chili on a freezing cold night, gotta love all the seasons!  Recipe in the profile.
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Instagram post 2195304907874291553_25025810628 Little kitchen helper.  Making chili started with some hidden veggies from the food processor.  Recipe link in profile.
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Instagram post 2194544268352626510_25025810628 Gingerbread House Day!! Best way to use up the Halloween candy!
Instagram post 2194036349387276647_25025810628 Italian Subs with Homemade Giardiniera, probably my favorite sandwich!  Recipe link in profile.  Easy weeknight meal!
Instagram post 2192596517175761197_25025810628 Classic Beef Roast just the way Grandma used to make.  Simple and delicious 👌 recipe link in bio
Instagram post 2190988014191475787_25025810628 Leftover Sweet Potato Waffles, meal prep for the freezer!  Great use up for Thanksgiving leftovers!  Link to the recipe is in the profile.
Instagram post 2190345871844229019_25025810628 Homemade Italian Sausage Bolognese, from my freezer, a night off from cooking after a busy weekend.  Always always, make extra sauce!  Recipe link in profile
Instagram post 2189658563872592181_25025810628 Skillet Fried Potato Cakes, leftover mashed potatoes, pan fried in olive oil, a great use up for the Thanksgiving leftovers!  Have it with a fried egg or as its own side dish.
Instagram post 2188822130888449012_25025810628 One Pot Maple Pork Roast, winter has arrived!  All things sweeter when cooked, sweet potato, apple, onion and maple syrup... Link to recipe in bio
Instagram post 2188294408718223705_25025810628 Grilled veggies with Greek yogurt sauce, quinoa and warm pitas, we could use a light vegetable meal after too much pumpkin pie yesterday!  Recipe link in bio
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Instagram post 2184400246671382762_25025810628 Black bean quesadillas with 5 Minute Salsa, made easy in the panini press and topped with whole milk plain yogurt
Instagram post 2184249230562901351_25025810628 Crockpot overnight steel cut oatmeal, one of our weekly rotation, so easy, put in before you go to bed, ready when you wake up
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Instagram post 2183941949635802820_25025810628 Aways my back up plan, easy Alfredo with whatever we have, leftover bacon, kale still in the garden, frozen but still in the garden, and peas from the freezer with cream and plenty of parmesan.  Kids ate it too!
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