Toddler Treats - and more!

Kashi rocks!

2011-10-27T15:54:00.000-07:00

There is always something Kashi in our house. From the time Jude was eating snacks, we had "c bars" on hand - always. I even created my own cereal bar recipe ages ago because Jude was consuming so many! So when Moms Meet asked if I'd like to share some Kashi goodies with my mom pals and tell my readers about how DELICIOUS their Peanutty Dark Chocolate Granola Bars are - you bet I said OHHH YES

Meatless mushroom meatballs

2011-10-20T05:51:00.000-07:00

Long time, no post, huh? I know, I know - I always say I will be more diligent about posting here and then I don't. So if I say it again, call me a liar, ha! I am just a lazy blogger, I suppose! So I saw a recipe for meatless meatballs in a magazine a few weeks ago and I thought - DUH! Why didn't I ever try this? I'm a pasta-obsessed vegetarian, so why not?! So here goes. These delicious

An updated version of (gag) black bean brownies!

2011-07-18T10:43:00.000-07:00

Hi guys and gals! Hope you are enjoying your summer! Remember when I said I was going to blog here again? I guess I lied! :\ I swear - I have good intentions! I just... forget sometimes! :) Anyway, I hope this finds you well! The boys are growing so quickly - Jude is almost 3.5 (ahhh!) and Noel is 10 months! It's odd not having a toddler anymore (is 3.5 a toddler?) and coming into

New kitchen - back to blogging!

2011-04-05T05:00:00.000-07:00

My sweet baby Noel is quickly approaching finger food stage (not sure how that happened already!) and with that, I find myself itching to experiment in the kitchen again... and what perfect timing - our kitchen was just redone! So back to blogging I shall be soon! This year has been pretty chaotic and transitional.. a few moves, finally settling into our home right before our new baby arrived

A lateish resolution...

2011-01-23T17:00:00.000-08:00

I intend to blog about life, kids, food, whatever on my new blog! Check it out... I promise I'll try not to abandon it like my sweet Toddler Treats! http://mimosamommy.blogspot.com xo Kali

Praying for baby Samuel...

2010-05-21T08:07:00.000-07:00

Some of my fellow mom blogger pals have posted Baby Sam's heart-wrenching story so I figured I'd post a little something on here to encourage you to read his story and donate what you can, if you can! I posted a button to the right where you can donate. Or just offer his Mama a little support on her blog. Thinking and praying for baby Sam.

Tofu "French Fries"

2010-04-21T07:59:00.000-07:00

Hi everybody! I know it's been awhile, but we've been busy! We moved out of the city 2 weeks ago and are temporarily living with some family while we hunt for our new home. With so much going on, this pregnancy has flown by... only 4 more months until we meet our new babe! Can't wait! :) Anyway, I thought I'd share a super easy snack/meal/whatever I tried last night. Jude went crazy for them

Super Simple Cereal Bars!

2009-11-01T14:36:00.000-08:00

Oh my gosh, that sounded way too Rachael Ray-ish. Anyway, these are so easy to make and you can use whatever fruit (or even jelly!) you have to make them, which is great! These are like those Kashi or Nutrigrain bars that are awesome to have in your bag but cost way too much!Here's what ya need!2 c oats1 c whole wheat flour1 c white flour (I'm sure you could use 2 c of either flour, I was just

I have fallen off the face of the earth! :)

2009-10-23T06:32:00.000-07:00

Hey guys and gals!Sorry for being such a flakey blogger... I have so many recipes brewing in my head but I just haven't found the time to try them lately! We listed our house for sale about a month ago and every time I get a moment to try something out, someone (thankfully) schedules a showing and I have to run around, cleaning like a lunatic!Anyway, I haven't given up on my blog or anything and

Black bean brownies

2009-08-23T17:54:00.000-07:00

I can't wrap my head around the grossness of how these sound. And frankly, they tasted fine, but knowing they had an entire can of BLACK BEANS in them made me want to gag, but they weren't bad.. at all! Jude went nuts for them and everyone who tried them asked for the recipe! Soooo... here it is! Your poor, unsuspecting toddler will be none the wiser, eating this yummy treat, packed full of

Whisper Down the Lane Butter Cookies

2009-08-04T02:56:00.000-07:00

So I was reading Libby's blog when I came across a recipe for these easy butter cookies. They looked so yummy and simple that I had to try! I was reading her comments and noted that she thought she might add some almond extract in addition to the original recipe from Full Bellies, Happy Kids and thought how fun it would be to take a simple cookie recipe and change one little thing about it and

Homemade GREEN chicken nuggets!

2009-07-29T09:52:00.000-07:00

Back in the kitchen!It's so darn hot and humid here that I've really been avoiding my kitchen (how I love the grill and crockpot) and feeling sad about not cooking, so I sucked it up and went for it today!I had some leftover roasted chicken from our "Christmas in July" dinner on Saturday so I decided to make some chicken nuggets.Here's what you'll need:~1 c cooked chicken - roasted, grilled,

Kitchen sink (SUGAR FREE!) banana bread

2009-07-11T17:50:00.000-07:00

I decided to play around to try to come up with a sugar-free sweet treat. I really despise bananas, but Jude's "mmm!-ing" and my hubby's, "This tastes like Starbucks!" comments led me to believe that it turned out quite well. I call it "Kitchen sink banana bread" because I really just went through my cabinets and threw in everything but the kitchen sink!Here's what I used...~2.5 overripe

3 ingredient hummus

2009-07-07T07:07:00.001-07:00

This one is great for picky toddlers and so easy for mom or dad to make. All you need are some canned chick peas, partially drained, (try other types of beans, too!), olive oil, and garlic, to taste. Combine all 3 ingredients in a food processor and pulse. Add olive oil sparingly until mixture is smooth. This is a great recipe to hide some veggies in... maybe some spinach for a fun green

My sister's blog!

2009-07-05T14:27:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to post a link to my sister's blog and website. She's a graphic designer and just made the CUTEST moving announcements for our parents. She even gave me a handful of notecards that she made. Adorable! Her boyfriend is a super talented woodworker, too. I keep telling her to start a serious Etsy shop with him, but nada yet. So Caitlin, DO IT! Hello, baby toys, household items,

Happy Fourth of July!!!!!!

2009-07-03T13:47:00.000-07:00

I hope everyone enjoys celebrating our nation's Independence Day with family and friends, eating delicious food and relaxing a bit! My loving husband has THREE DAYS in a row off, so we are super excited to have a bunch of hang out time with Daddy!!! Here's a picture of the delicious No Roll Sugar Cookie recipes that I use for almost every holiday.. sugar cookies - that don't require rolling!!!!

Lemon Water Ice

2009-06-30T11:25:00.000-07:00

I worked at Rita's when I was younger (and subsequently got fired for giving food away to my friends - whatev! - ha!) and I always looooved the lemon water ice. Paul and I are having an "at home date night" tonight and it's really muggy outside, so I decided to make something cool and refreshing. This one is super easy and REALLY yummy!All you need is:1 3/4 c water1 c sugarThe juice of 3 lemons

Baked veggie and potato chips

2009-06-29T06:31:00.001-07:00

So here's an easy side dish or snack for your little one (and you!) I make these a couple of times a week and they are a snap. Here's what you'll need-A couple potatoes, carrots, sweet potatoes, or any root veggie (or combo of any)-A bit of olive oil (MAYBE a tbsp?)-Some pepper, to taste-Garlic powder, to taste (maybe a tsp or so... I like garlic!)-A dash of salt to finishYou can make "french

I'm terrible at updating.

2009-06-28T17:08:00.000-07:00

So sorry! Jude was really sick for awhile and I've just totally spaced on the blog. I promise to post my baked veggie and potato chip recipe tomorrow or the next day. Hope everyone is well!

A question for you!

2009-06-09T07:44:00.001-07:00

What are YOUR favorite snacks, meals, treats, etc to serve your toddler? I'm always looking for new ideas!Have a great day!

Easy peasy cheesey puffs! (My take on "Goldfish")

2009-06-05T12:44:00.000-07:00

So I was thinking of a new snack to make when I saw the Cheddar Bunnies in my pantry adn thought.. AHA! This recipe is SO quick, easy, and mess-free. Jude and I just sat and ate a ridiculous amount, too, because they are downright delish. Here's what I did!1/4 c old fashioned rolled oats, ground in the food processor (do this FIRST) (If you don't have oats on hand, use 1/2 c flour)1/4 c flour2

Homemade bubbles!

2009-05-20T11:46:00.000-07:00

We ran out of bubbles and my awesome friend Stephanie just gave us the BEST bubble wand (Target's dollar section - check it out!) that we wanted to try out.I used this recipe for homemade bubbles and they turned out great! HUGE bubbles! TONS of bubbles! Jude was in bubble heaven! We even made GREEEEEEEN bubbles. I stored the rest in a yogurt tub. We store EVERYTHING in those Stonyfield

Teeny tiny frittata

2009-05-20T11:26:00.000-07:00

Frittatas are the best and so easy to make! I had 4 eggs that had to be used pronto, so I made a little tiny frittata. I usually make one with half a dozen (or more) eggs so we can eat it through the week, but I decided to make a little one. Here's what you need: 4 eggs 1 potato, cubed and boiled (I cubed mine, sprinkled with a bit of water and microwaved for 5 min) Splash of milk A handful

3 ingredient peanut butter sandwich cookies with banana cream filling!

2009-05-15T13:42:00.000-07:00

So, some people hold off on introducing peanut butter to their little ones until 2+, but we gave it to Jude right after he turned one with no reactions, thankfully! Anyway, if you want to subsitute soy butter or any of the multitude of other "nut" butters that are made, those will be yummy, too! I got the cookie recipe from Parents or Parenting magazine. It's sooo easy and delicious. 1 c

Ugly cookies!

2009-05-14T17:22:00.000-07:00

These cookies are a great snack and much cheaper than buying animal crackers, honey sticks, etc CONSTANTLY! I call them "Ugly cookies" because when I make them, I really don't try too terribly hard to make them look attractive, so they sometimes come out looking a bit... ugly! :)1 1/3 c flour1/4 c sugar1/4 c brown sugar1/2 c butter (1 stick) - room temp. I usually soften in the micro for about