In the Kitchen

Hot Apple Cider With Spiced Cranberry Ice Sticks

October 25, 2012

If your kids don’t like it when their hot apple cider burns their sensitive little tongues, start a new beverage treat tradition: Hot Apple Cider with Spiced Cranberry Ice Sticks. Adding the ice stick cools down the drink to a more agreeable temperature for kids. Make the ice sticks by nestling a few cranberries, cloves… Keep Reading →

by: Erica MomandKiddo posted in: Snacks 6 Comments

Cookie Alternative: Fig Bar Recipe

September 25, 2012

Ever since I started making power bars I knew that I wanted to make a version of homemade Fig Newtons, except without the cookie wrapped around the outside. My initial experiments were bland until I discovered that the not-so-secret ingredient in a Fig Newton is orange. These Fig Newton alternatives are not as sweet as… Keep Reading →

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Too Many Apples? Try This Easy Apple Chip Recipe

September 19, 2012

If you went apple picking this autumn I’m guessing you A) have pounds and pounds of apples left over, and B) are sick of applesauce. In any case, you need to try this yummy apple chip recipe. It’s a perfect fall snack for kids. It’s a very simple recipe, but you need to be able… Keep Reading →

by: Erica MomandKiddo posted in: Snacks 9 Comments

Easy, Healthy After School Snacks

August 27, 2012

I’m gearing up for the start of school and trying to remember my arsenal of snacks for after school. Kiddo is usually ravenous when he gets home. By the state of his half-eaten lunch, I’m guessing he thinks socializing is a substitute for eating. If I don’t give him a substantial snack, he is whining… Keep Reading →

by: Erica MomandKiddo posted in: Snacks 11 Comments

Some Days You Just Need Brownies

August 22, 2012

Last week, after being caught out in two thunderstorms, we decided to make brownies. Regular readers of this blog may remember that I have been sugar free for two years now (my kids have not), but I am happy to say I only ate one brownie. The benefits of giving up sugar are 1. You… Keep Reading →

by: Erica MomandKiddo posted in: Snacks 4 Comments