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Before I had kids, I didn't eat very well. I still don't eat as well as I could (who does?) but I eat miles better now than I did as a kid myself. As skeptical as I usually am of sociological studies that draw connections between somewhat unrelated things, I do find myself rather charmed by the

Filed under: Culinary Kids, Cookbook of the DayI've always been a reader. Now, at the ripe old age of 29, I can hardly remember a time when I didn't have the ability to rip through books at breakneck speed. However, one thing I do recall is the first chapter book I ever read without confusion or parental intervention.

Jon and Kate plus…meatballs? September 21 My enduring love of reality TV is not something I’m particularly proud of, but I always find in between all the horrifying preening and only-in-America emotive TMI, there is something useful, OK maybe just interesting, to take away. Consider Tim Gunn of Project Runway.

My children have spent literally every summer day this season outdoors. It has been my quick solution to quiet time in the house, a way to get the house cleaned and enjoy it for a few minutes, and also keep my children active enough to tire them out by the end of the day.

Ever since I got my new apron Eleanor has been fighting me for it. Seriously. It was bad enough the other night that I had to improvise with a kitchen towel and a binder clip. Thankfully, it kept her happy for the rest of the night. (This is the face she now makes as a joke every time I pull out the camera and say smile.

Filling the Lunchbox is a Snap with a Wrap About a month ago, a reporter interviewed me about healthy school lunches for kids. The article came out yesterday in the Contra Costa Times. Filling the lunchbox can be fun — and that’s no bologna By Jackie Burrell, Contra Costa Times (09/02/2008) Filling a lunch box has never been so fraught.

With a little help from mom in the slicing department, Seth happily dissected an onion and created impromptu designs on the counter with the rings. He was very happy with his counter art work. A little lesson in how onions make your eyes sting and how to get rid of the smell on your hands by rubbing them on the stainless faucet was also part of the fun.

The Golden Rule: Introducing Slow Food to Our Children As good parents, we try to teach our children about the golden rule:  do unto others as you would have them do unto you.  Or, more simply: treat others how you want to be treated.

Why You Should Teach Your Child To Cook Cooking with your child or children is a fun, no cost activity that will also teach your son or daughter very valuable life skills. Most, if not all kids love helping in the kitchen so you’ll want to encourage and take advantage of it.

Cooking with your child or children is a fun, no cost activity that will also teach your son or daughter very valuable life skills. Most, if not all kids love helping in the kitchen so you’ll want to encourage and take advantage of it. You’ll also be able to teach them about healthy eating habits.