Eat what I cook or don't eat tonight...that is the motto in
our home! My kiddos really like to test their power of control.
When it comes to food in our home we try to keep it healthy and fun. For
breakfast, lunch and snacks they get to choose what they want to eat. Obviously I provide the options so any choice is a good one! However,
at dinner time the menu is the menu, and if they choose not to eat then they
don't eat. I know what they like and when they are showing signs of a power
struggle. If I make something new the rule is they must try it. If they don't
like it then I will offer a sandwich and yogurt as the back up. Keep in mind if its a chicken dish and I know they love chicken a back up is not an option given.
As time has passed they have tried more and more. My goal is to educate their palate so they can appreciate food in a healthy way and be open minded to new things. Maybe this little lesson of mine will carry over into other aspects of their lives too.I am not an organic, locally grown, no GMO's kind of mom. I don't even know what a GMO is to be honest. I try to make good food with ingredients I believe are healthy and will hold a place in my childrens' lifestyle. If you like what you see please give it a try.
All recipes posted are how I made them. I will tell you where I found them; however, how I type it up is how I made it. I will also let you know little pointers I used to get my little ones to try each dish.
Happy Cooking!
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