The latest happenings at Small Bites by Jessica, plus this week’s Link Love and Menu Plan Monday! Happy Monday and October everyone! And to all who celebrate Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, Shana Tova u’Metukah – a good and sweet year! In case you missed me last week, I was out west in Aspen as a guest and paid…
Use the last of summer’s bounty of zucchini, tomatoes, and corn to make this hearty vegetable soup brimming with flavor and nutrition. Pin the Recipe I was compensated for writing the original article, “Summer Squash,” and developing the recipe found in the September 2016 issue of Today’s Dietitian. I was not compensated for sharing the column or magazine with readers on my…
Packing a healthy school lunch for your kids is quick and easy with these five kid- and mom-approved ideas (plus 40+ recipes to put them into action)! Pin this Post Everyone knows what the month of August is well-known for: back to school season (and brutally hot temperatures, at least here in NY!). But did you know that August is…
Learn about the varieties, health benefits, & culinary uses of fresh summer tomatoes. Then enjoy delicious & healthy Caprese Couscous Stuffed Tomatoes! Pin the Recipe Summer is the ultimate season for fresh, juicy tomatoes! I personally love summer tomatoes, especially ones that are home grown in my parents’ garden or purchased from the farmers market. Not only are tomatoes delicious…
Creamy and zesty lemon mint ricotta is sandwiched between stacks of watermelon flowers for a festive, nutritious and delicious summer appetizer or hors d’oeuvres. Pin this Recipe It’s time for July’s Recipe ReDux! This month’s theme was a fun one and made me get more artistic in the kitchen than I’m used to. The challenge: Get Your Fruits and Veggies…
Eating locally is very fashionable these days, but do you know what it even means? Here are five things to know about local food. This post was written as part of my ongoing sponsored partnership with the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance. All opinions expressed are my own. “Farm-to-table restaurants.” “Farm-fresh fruits and vegetables.” “Eat local.” These are some of the…
Turn your kids into gourmet foodies by feeding them wholesome, nutritious and delicious food from the start. Learn how to do it with the help of Sonali Ruder’s latest book Natural Baby Food. I received a free copy of Natural Baby Food, but was not compensated for this post. This post contains affiliate links. See below for full disclosure. Have you met…
This week’s Menu Plan Monday and Link Love to educate and inspire you! Hope everyone had a great weekend! Sorry if you missed Menu Plan Monday last week. Long weekends get in the way of my posting sometimes. I’ve been trying to be better about not working on weekends and holidays so that my kids don’t see me attached to…
Whether you choose to buy organic or not, strawberries are safe to eat. Find out why it’s okay to eat non-organic strawberries and get inspired to enjoy this delicious berry with over 40 nutritious and delicious strawberry recipes! Pin this Post “Is it worth it and necessary to buy organic fruits and vegetables?” That’s one of the top five questions…
In honor of National Dairy Month, here are my top five ways to help kids meet their calcium requirements throughout the week! This post is sponsored by Chobani in honor of National Dairy Month. I was compensated for my time, but as always all opinions are my own. June is National Dairy Month and if your kids are anything like mine…
Have fun in the sun and stay healthy over the summer with these five tips! This post was sponsored by Meta as part of an ongoing partnership. I was compensated for my time, but as always all opinions are my own. The long, hot days of summer are often filled with social gatherings, weekends away, and occasions to eat and drink. And…
