Newsletter September 2010 eNewsletter

The Omnivore's Dilemma (Young Readers Edition) by Michael Pollan (Ages 11 & up)

“What’s for dinner?” seems like a simple question. But do you really know…

- What happens to a field of potatoes destined to become french fries … or
- In how many disguises corn sneaks into your food? (Hint: it’s in your soda, your burger, and that Twinkie!)

- Do you know what that “organic” sticker on your banana actually means … or
- Where the chicken in your nugget grew up?

Do you know the secrets behind what you eat?... Read Full Article

When we set out to write our eNewsletter on health and wellness, we thought we’d find a ton of interactive sites and great info for parents. Though we did discover a lot of informational sites, we were hard pressed to find ones that hit the trifecta of being fun, resourceful and interactive. Luckily, thanks to people like Alice Waters, Jamie Oliver Tony’s Plate, and the Muppets of Sesame Street, all of that is changing. These fine folks (and Muppets) understand today’s caretakers are looking to the web for teaching tools and activities for kids. The sites listed below get a five-star rating from us; they are the peas to our corn, the dessert to our dinner.... Read Full Article

When we caught up with Lauren this month, we wanted to know how a mother of two-year-old triplets gets her girls eating healthy. It turned out to be a lot easier than we thought, thanks to some little refined palates.... Read Full Article

Beth Reed is a Wellness Coordinator at a public school in East Harlem. She also co-founded the Public School Wellness Committee and teaches nutrition and health and wellness classes to the kids in her school. In addition, Beth, along with her committee, is working with school staff, parents, and local bodegas to help them identify/stock healthy foods for Harlem’s littlest residents. Beyond basic food education, Beth’s goal is to literally change the way kids experience their food. We have no doubt she’ll do that and more; she’ll change their lives.... Read Full Article

Check out our quick tip recipe for Alice Waters' frittata!... Read Full Article

Our friend, Ryan Sias, sent us some more copies of his book, "Are You Eating Something Green?" for our special food giveaway! If you all remember from the giveaway we did with him last year, "Are You Eating Something Green?" is a color-and-learn placemat book. Each page of the “book” is actually a disposable paper placemat/coloring book. Perfect to keep little hands and minds occupied in a restaurant or right at your own kitchen table.

Email the webmaster with your name and address to enter for a chance to win a copy of the placemat book.

Entries must be received by October 18th, 2010.... Read Full Article