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Ella’s Kitchen: The Cookbook

September 19, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

This new cookbook from the folks at Ella’s Kitchen (you may know them for their popular baby food pouches) is sure to inspire you, and your little ones, to get creative in the kitchen! Ella’s Kitchen: The Cookbook is one of the few cookbooks that I have come across that truly gets kids involved in every step of the cooking process. This book provides over 100 recipes that adults and kids will enjoy, with simple ideas for allowing little ones to help out. […]

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Weelicious Lunches and a Giveaway!

September 6, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

It’s back to school time! But if the thought of coming up with new ideas for school lunches day after day fills you with dread, then Catherine McCord, founder of the popular blog Weelicious and Weelicious book, has you covered with her latest cookbook. Released just in time for the start of the school year, Catherine’s newest cookbook Weelicious Lunches, offers recipes for quick, delicious and healthy lunches. I have been following the Weelicious blog for quite some time now. When […]

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Franny’s: Simple Seasonal Italian

August 14, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Franny’s: Simple Seasonal Italian might just be the only Italian cookbook that you will ever need. Written by Andrew Feinberg and Francine Stephens (owners of the beloved Brooklyn restaurant Franny’s) and food writer Melissa Clark, the book is full of recipes that have quickly become part of our weekly dinner rotation. When I first heard that the chefs at Franny’s had released a cookbook, I was intrigued. Famous for their pizza (Alice Waters says it is the best in New York […]

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Chocolate Zucchini Loaf Recipe from The Naptime Chef

February 8, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Make this delicious chocolate zucchini loaf from The Naptime Chef Cookbook and I’m pretty sure you won’t have any trouble convincing your kids to eat their vegetables. As most of you know, I am always searching for nutritious and delicious meals to prepare for my family. I enjoy cooking and spending time in the kitchen, but with an energetic toddler running around, my time these days is much more limited. How do parents get healthy meals on the table while […]

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Tres Leches Rice Pudding (from The Smitten Kitchen cookbook)

October 31, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

Deb Perelman shares the recipe for tres leches rice pudding from her new Smitten Kitchen cookbook. I am always on the hunt for new, healthy, innovative and delicious recipes that will appeal to everyone from my husband, who has a penchant for more hearty fare, to Little M, whose tastes seem to change almost every week, if not every day. My search has taken me through so many websites, blogs and cookbooks that I have lost count. But there are […]

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Hush, Little Monster

October 26, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

Hush, little baby, don’t say a word, Mama’s gonna buy you a mockingbird… Chances are, many of you know the rest of this popular lullaby. We used to sing it a lot around here, especially when Little M was a newborn and had trouble falling asleep. As much as I love this calming tune, there are definitely times when I think to myself, Enough! I can’t possibly sing this again! That is, until I came across the wonderful new book, […]

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The mini gourmet: chocolate velvet beet cupcakes

October 15, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

Catherine McCord shares the recipe for chocolate velvet beet cupcakes from her new Weelicious cookbook. Ever since Little M started eating solids, I have been spending a lot more time in the kitchen. I enjoy experimenting with new recipes and cooking up nutritious dishes for him. It is really important to me that he develop an appreciation for all kinds of different foods, spices and flavors. I frequently turn to Weelicious in my search for kid-friendly meals that the whole […]

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Eat like a ninja

September 24, 2012 by crayonsandcroissants

I am a big believer in making meals that are nutritious and also fun, so I am always looking for ways to keep Little M from getting bored with his food (something that tends to happen a lot with toddlers)! Which is why I was really excited when I found these unusual ninja cookie cutters from Fred and Friends. Around here, we use cookie cutters for many things: making sandwiches in different shapes, crafting with our play dough and of course, […]

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