Archive for February, 2012

Cornbread provides a tasty alternative to other wheat and gluten free mixes.  Rich with flavor, this mix is fast and easy to use to make plain cornbread, muffins and even quiche or tart crusts.  I plan to make a spinach, turkey bacon and cheese quiche with this.  And, one day, I’ll use it as a pie crust for blueberry filler!  As always, Pamela is careful with her ingredients sources.  This mix is made with organic degermed corn meal and flour – she goes the extra mile for you.  And you can taste the difference.  Always have a bag of this handy in your cupboard for quick side solutions for your dinners. It’s a Kid Kritics favorite!

… for the health of your family,
ellen

Imagine having a whole case of Organic Popcorn by Good Health Natural Foods delivered to your door!  I will be calling someone on Monday to declare them the winner. Could be you.  Enter, www.KidKritics.com/sweepstakes today!

Wait until you try this recipe! Delicious gluten-free cornbread medallions serve as sandwich ends for a creamy cheesy turkey bacon herb filling. Another simple impressive recipe hit by Healthier Recipe Mom, Crissy. For details go to http://www.kidkritics.com/recipes/Cornbread-Whoopie-Pies-by-Chrissy/175.

… for the health of your family,
ellen

Do you love popcorn?  Then enter to Win a Case of Organic Popcorn by Good Health Natural Foods.  www.KidKritics.com/sweepstakes.  Enter more than once to up your odds!

Onions are full of nutrients that feed your Brain, Blood, Bones, Eyes, Heart, Lungs, Mouth/Teeth, Muscles, Nails, and Skin.  They are packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.  The average person eats about 20 pounds of a combination of red, yellow and white onions a year.  I am sure we eat more than that in our home.  That's because we add sauteed in olive oil onions (and garlic) to almost every dinner.  In addition to using them in meat, fish, eggs and vegetable recipes, we add the golden cooked ones as a topping to a grilled burger, chicken, lamb and fish entree, usually along with sweet potatoes and salad.  We recommend you do the same.  You will find your kids popping delicious lightly caramelized sauteed onions (and garlic buds) into their mouths.  What better way to build their immune systems and support their brain, bones and more.

… for the health of families,
ellen

Bet you didn't know that real maple syrup is simply maple sap minus a lot of its original water base.  Nothing added.  Because of its source, the maple tree and its surrounding soil, maple sap is filled with minerals such as zinc, manganese, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and iron. You may even receive some copper and selenium.  It is a high antioxidant source which is not high on the glycemic index.  And, research says it has the "Umami Punch" – a good thing. 

To learn more and get some recipes for fish, vegetables and baking, go to www.BetterFoodChoicesRadio.com and click on archives for "The Truth about Maple Syrups" with guest Dan Neale of the premier maple company, Citadelle Coop of  Canada.  Or, listen on www.iTunes.com, Podcast, Better Food Choices dated Feb. 24th, today.  You have just been given the green light to make delicious sweet 100% pure maple syrup a staple in your home.  Enjoy a little here, a little there frequently!

… for the health of your family,
ellen

Time to enter to Win a Case of Organic Cinnamon Raisin Bread by Rudi's Organic Bakery. You have until Sunday evening when the prize changes.  Go to www.KidKritics.com/sweepstakes today.

This girl made a recipe that fueled her muscles to help her become the best dancer, singer, actress, and teacher she can to be! (Yes, some kids have more than one dream.)   After she learned some facts about her over 600 muscles, she made a Grilled Cinnamon & Raisin Almond and Blueberry/Raspberry Jam Sandwich.  So simple.  All she did was spread some nut butter and berry jam on cinnamon and raisin bread, put it on a grill and closed the lid until it was done.  She was amazed at how yummy her their creation was that day.  Instantly she begged, "May I make another one?" 

The muscles foods in this recipe are almonds, blueberries, raspberries and whole wheat.  In addition, cinnamon, an anti-inflammatory, helps muscles before, during and after use.  When her mom came to pick her up, she brought her into show her what we had done. Sounds like they are going to make this recipe at home, with young helping hands!  Encourage your kids to make it, too.  In fact, asked them to make an extra for you!

… for the health of your family,
ellen

Why not Win a Case of Organic Cinnamon & Raisin Bread so you can make lots of these sandwiches at home? Go to www.KidKritics.com/sweepstakes to enter.