Monthly Archives: January 2011

Quick and Easy Ways to Serve Carrots

Posted on January 31, 2011 by bringingupfoodie

Everyone knows that carrots are super good for you. They are packed with vitamins A and C, so they’re good for your eyes and immune system.  They also have calcium and iron, helping build strong bones and enriching your blood.  … Continue reading →

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Of Fast Food and Mommy Bloggers, the Things That Make us Sane and Drive us Crazy

Posted on January 24, 2011 by bringingupfoodie

The February 2011 issue of Family Circle magazine states that 60% of kids eat fast food every day. It is a statistic in the sidebar of an article about a program that teaches kids how to grow and cook fresh, … Continue reading →

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Spinach Pancakes… Veggies Hidden in Plain Sight!

Posted on January 19, 2011 by bringingupfoodie

One of the TV shows I watched as a kid was Popeye, so I needed no convincing to eat spinach. I actually believed the leafy vegetables had special powers.  I guess with all the recent talk about antioxidants, there was … Continue reading →

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Mac-n-Cheese Cakes

Posted on January 10, 2011 by bringingupfoodie

My daughter doesn’t need any trickery to get her to eat macaroni and cheese, but that’s no reason to not make her food a little more interesting and what’s more, her love of the stuff makes it an ideal vehicle … Continue reading →

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