MORE Veggie entrees That Kids Love

WHAT is inside a veggie patty? I asked myself this question while putting together the Food Network Favorite themes curriculum. And:  HOW could I get kids to eat a veggie patty? When I think of veggie patties I think of those odd Morning Star patties in the freezer section To be in that section they […]

Corn & Zucchini Cakes from Chef Aaron Sanchez

Celebrity Chef Aaron Sanchez has a swagger that’s fun to watch on shows like “Chopped” or “Masterchef” He’s a Mexican-American chef whose food style brings in spice, unique flavors and creativity. When working on the curriculum for our Food Network Favorites theme, I wanted to bring a strong-vegetable dish to our classes.   Something that […]

Can you get kids to eat cherry tomatoes?

Here’s what I taught a group of kids yesterday for one of our first classes in Orange County We’re starting our Food Network Theme class theme at 24 schools this week with a pasta dish from Giada de Laurentiis Side Note:  If you haven’t joined our cooking class, we still have room at some of […]

Why We Chose Food Network Favorites

Some chefs are SO famous that if you just say their first names you know exactly who I’m referring to such as: Gordan Giada Bobby Jamie Guy Ina Quick test, do you know all of their last names?  Answers are at the bottom! While these chefs won’t be cooking for your kids anytime soon, we’ve […]

This WEIRD trick helps picky eaters eat vegetables

Hello parents,Since the announcement last Friday that I will be taking on 5 parents to transform their kids from picky eaters to veggie eaters, the response has been fantastic. If you’d like to join this select group of parents who know the importance of improving their child’s diet, email me “Yes, I’d like to transform my child’s […]

How to fix the “picky eater” problem

Happy Friday! I have something special for parents who have this problem: My child is a picky eater and won’t eat (insert vegetable) Maybe your child will only eat steak and potatoes, but won’t touch cooked broccoli. Or your child will NOT eat kale even though you eat it all the time and are trying […]

Double Chocolate Fun

Hello parents, We’re taking a detour today. We’ve been eating a lot of healthy foods recently. But isn’t it time to enjoy a treat? After all, it’s the summer and it’s ok to indulge occasionally. Some fall after-school classes are even open for registration. But, this week we’re teaching 400 students through Glendale Unified how […]

Master Marketer Seth Godin shares his secret to bond with his kids

I found this comment enlightening from a best-selling author and marketing authority I respect, Seth Godin, and it could help improve your relationship with your child. In the Tim Ferriss podcast, a favorite of mine to listen to while walking my dog every morning he explains, (my highlights in bold) “If you spend two hours a day without […]