We serve nutrient rich foods with a harmonious balance fit for healthy development.
Our vegetarian/vegan meals are served with love and a lot of variety. We follow food guidelines that help us to keep good balance of all of the food groups.
Food Knowledge...
Organic Strawberries!!! On this day, we made all fruit smoothies with strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, almond milk, and bananas. MMMMM...
One cup of strawberries contains over 13% of the RDA of dietary fiber, yet only 43 calories. The dietary fiber in strawberries helps to keep digestion regular, as well as lowers blood pressure and curbs overeating.
The combination of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents found in strawberries is well-known to fight against the onset of many different forms of cancer. Thanks to the vitamin C, folate, and the flavonoids quercetin and kaempferol that they also contain, strawberries are a delicious defense against potentially cancerous cells.
Source: www.healthdiaries.com
Because of potential allergic reactions some sources suggest waiting at least 12 months before introducing them into your child's diet, and always consulting with a doctor before introducing new foods.
The combination of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents found in strawberries is well-known to fight against the onset of many different forms of cancer. Thanks to the vitamin C, folate, and the flavonoids quercetin and kaempferol that they also contain, strawberries are a delicious defense against potentially cancerous cells.
Source: www.healthdiaries.com
Because of potential allergic reactions some sources suggest waiting at least 12 months before introducing them into your child's diet, and always consulting with a doctor before introducing new foods.
So Exciting...
On Tuesday, August 30, 2011 we will be having a special lunch with aromas from Ukraine! Our special guests Anna and Svetlana will be featuring Cabbage Rolls as our main dish. I can't wait to learn how to make them ... and ... have a taste!
 Thanks Anna and Sveta! The food was delicious!
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Will you be mine?
Gluten free heart shaped
pancakes with fresh organic raspberries!
YUM!
pancakes with fresh organic raspberries!
YUM!
Heavenly Waffles
Today, we had special guest Joe come over and make the yummiest Oat Coconut Waffles that I have ever had.
Ingredients...Organic Rolled Oats, Shredded Coconut, Vanilla, Salt, and Water!!! That's right gluten and dairy free! The children loved them. We served them with Sunflower Seed Butter, Maple Syrup, Blackberries, and Bananas! YUM.
Ingredients...Organic Rolled Oats, Shredded Coconut, Vanilla, Salt, and Water!!! That's right gluten and dairy free! The children loved them. We served them with Sunflower Seed Butter, Maple Syrup, Blackberries, and Bananas! YUM.
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Design your plate
Today, we were helping ourselves to Soy Cheese Sandwiches on Daves Good Seed Bread, Slightly Steamed Peas, Mixed Oregon Berries, and strips from a young Coconut. Delicious!
Yellow Squash!!!!
The most simple recipe for yellow squash is to slice them, sprinkle with a pinch of salt and olive oil and a little water. Then put the dish in the oven to gently steam.
So delicious!
Yellow squash is a good source of beta carotene and lutein which promote eye health. This is also a great source of vitamin C and ... of course... it is heart food because it is cholesterol free!
So delicious!
Yellow squash is a good source of beta carotene and lutein which promote eye health. This is also a great source of vitamin C and ... of course... it is heart food because it is cholesterol free!
Our garden...
We have already been planting (organic, non GMO) seeds in our garden. Here are some of the foods that have begun to come up:
Broccoli
Lettuce
Pumpkins
Corn
Tomatoes
Peas
and Cucumbers.
The children helped to plant them. We look forward to caring for them as they grow and hopefully harvesting them!
Broccoli
Lettuce
Pumpkins
Corn
Tomatoes
Peas
and Cucumbers.
The children helped to plant them. We look forward to caring for them as they grow and hopefully harvesting them!
Steak and Potatoes!
Check out this menu! This day the children ate, and ate, and ate.
Mashed Potatoes, Lentil/Oat patties, Gravy, Green Beans, and Sliced Apples
And because they are now starting to serve themselves, it is beautiful to see them choosing all of the foods available.
Mashed Potatoes, Lentil/Oat patties, Gravy, Green Beans, and Sliced Apples
And because they are now starting to serve themselves, it is beautiful to see them choosing all of the foods available.
Here are some of the responses...
Steamed broccoli, black beans, cheddar cheese, goat cheese, blueberries, raspberries, brown rice puffed cereal, seaweed, chicken, salmon, avocado
~almost 15 months
~almost 15 months