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Posted by Petite Village on February 20, 2012 05:42 pm 0 comments

     by  Gabriella Vetere, RD   There has been a lot of hype lately concerning certain food items that contain the compound arsenic that has been linked to cancer, and developmental effects especially in children.  Today while watching the news I saw a new research study that actually alarmed me because high levels of the compound was found in foods I may consume, that my sister consumes every morning before her run, and infants everyday!   From Today Health.com: "High levels of arsenic, a chemical linked to cancer, chronic diseases and developmental effects, have been found in foods that...

Posted by Petite Village on January 31, 2012 02:47 pm 0 comments

  Are you looking for some inspiration and activities to do with your children?  Pretend Soup has many wonderful and delicious recipes that your children will love.    Give it a try!     Book Description   (From Amazon.com) Age Level: 3 and up | Grade Level: P and up     In this sequel to her classic Pretend Soup--considered by many to be the gold standard of children’s cookbooks--award-winning author/illustrator Mollie Katzen works her magic with 20 new, child-tested recipes including such delicacies as Counting Soup, Chewy Energy Circles, and Polka Dot Rice. Each illustrated recipe offers the child chef...

Posted by Petite Village on October 26, 2011 01:15 am 1 comment

  by Jill Epner*   Fall time in the Bay Area means an abundance of root vegetables, leafy greens, and a variety of other fresh fruits & vegetables your little one can enjoy.  Whenever possible, buy organic produce, especially foods that have thinner skins like strawberries and nectarines.    Here are some recipe ideas inspired by the season’s best ingredients: Sautéed turnips or rutabagas with olive oil, nectarine, and fresh mint or basil   Roasted eggplant with rainbow chard, garlic, chickpeas and cumin   Roasted golden beets with white sweet potato and fresh thyme   Asian pear with roasted butternut...

Posted by Petite Village on October 21, 2011 03:31 am 0 comments

Product Features   Winner of the 2008 JPMA Innovation Award French-made blender, steamer, defroster and reheater all in one unit The defrosting function is ideal if you prepare and freeze food in batches Steaming vegetables retains more vitamins than other cooking methods All components coming in contact with food are made of polypropylene (PP) and polysulfone (PSU) - all BPA and PVC-free materials     Product Description   The Beaba Babycook is a one-of-a-kind, patented compact countertop appliance that functions as a steamer, blender, warmer and defroster to prepare fresh, healthy meals for baby. It starts by steam cooking vegetables,...

Posted by Petite Village on October 21, 2011 03:31 am 0 comments

Photo credit: Monica Trieu     Design My Meals is looking for beta testers!  The first 50 people to contact dmm@designmymeals.com will get a FREE 6-month subscription to Design My Meals.    Continuing from Tuesday’s Top 10 Meal Planning Tips, Part 1   6.       Visit your local farmer’s market… …for some inspiration, and some yummy, fresh foods.  Besides digging in your own backyard for veggies, nothing is fresher, healthier, and better for the environment than shopping at your local farmer’s market.  Commit to a family trip to the farmer’s market at least once a month to experience some local fare...

Posted by Petite Village on October 21, 2011 03:31 am 2 comments

    By Elizabeth Casparro, RD   What is in your child’s lunch box?  Maybe more than you think.    First, you may be giving them a sugar high with fruity drinks like Capri Sun and refined grains like white bread.  This will give your child quick, but not long-lasting energy for the school day.  On the other hand, you may be giving them a healthy meal of a tuna salad sandwich, but also bad bacteria and a tummy ache.  While tuna is a great source of Omega 3 or “heart healthy” fats, the mayonnaise in it can lead to food...

Posted by Petite Village on October 21, 2011 03:31 am 1 comment

Photo credit: Monica Trieu        By Demeter Trieu, an avid lover of food and enthusiastic member of the Design My Meals team.   Whether you’re a mom of six, or just learning how to raise your first, meal planning for the family can be a hectic and time-consuming job.  So we here at Design My Meals decided to roll up our sleeves and share some of our best ideas for meal planning on the go.    Design My Meals is looking for beta testers!  The first 50 people to contact dmm@designmymeals.com will get a FREE 6-month subscription to Design...