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Parents often wonder how much food should their little ones (1-2 years old) be eating. Recent media coverage suggests over the past 20 years, restaurants and food companies have been increasing their serving sizes. This trend is considered to be a contributing factor in the rise in obesity (among a...

Side dishes made with lightly cooked fresh vegetables can add rich flavor, festive color and a dose of delicious nutrition to your holiday dinner table.  Try a few of these side dish recipes:   Mashed Potatoes & Parsnips Ingredients: 4 medium/large baking potatoes 3 medium parsnips 5-7 garli...

Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a celebration of the rededication of the Holy Temple after it was reclaimed from the Syrian-Greeks more than 21 centuries ago.  Fried foods are traditional fare during Hanukkah, commemorating the miracle of the Hanukkah oil that lasted eight days wh...

Sharing the fabulous flavors of the Holidays with your new baby is an experience that you’ll cherish.  Socializing is part of the fun too, so reserve a seat (high chair) at or near the dining room table for baby to join in the celebration. Even though your baby may not be eating all types of table ...

The holiday season would not be complete without thoughts of great dishes being served to friends and family. Family food traditions draw us to the season, and the dining room table. Whether you carry on the traditions of your family or invent new ones, these on going traditions provide your family ...

Homemade foods have always been healthier than processed, prepared, or restaurant meals which are generally much higher in fat, salt and calories than home cooked foods.  Eating too much of these unhealthy foods can pack on the Holiday pounds and slow your kids down at school. But let’s face it, th...

Cranberry up your Thanksgiving meal by trying some of these tasty and simple ideas. 1. Football snack: Add dried cranberries to any nut mixture. 2. Salad: Sprinkle dried cranberries on mixed green or spinach salad. The sweetness of the cranberries is terrific with any vinaigrette dressing and is a...

Adding a warm cup of delicious soup to your holiday menu can help to stimulate the appetite without filling you up. Homemade soups are a great way to kick off your holiday meal, and they make great leftovers for a light lunch. And while pies are the norm at the Thanksgiving table, starting your own ...

Breastfeeding is the ultimate bonding experience between you and your baby. You will cherish it forever! Sometimes it’s not always easy to breastfeed your baby directly so storing breast milk for safe consumption later is very important. Here are some tips for safely storing breast milk. Wash you...

Breastfeeding is a special time in you and your baby’s life. During pregnancy your body has been getting you ready to breastfeed your newborn baby.  While your body is getting you physically ready, you may want to do some preparation in your last trimester to ensure breastfeeding is an enjoyable suc...

By Cheryl Tallmanwww.FreshBaby.com Dealing with stress on a daily basis is inevitable when kids, jobs, traffic, bills and a number of other factors come into play. While a little bit of stress keeps us aware, alive and productive, too much prolonged exposure can have serious effects on our physical...

By Cheryl Tallman   When you cook with herbs, food tastes better and smells fabulous. Herbs also add a nutritional boost to meals and contain beneficial phytonutrients and antioxidants to keep the body strong. Introducing herbs to your child at an early age helps to develop their sense of taste a...

By Cheryl Tallmanwww.FreshBaby.com The Chinese New Year is one of the most important and longest festivals in the Chinese calendar.  Starting on Feb. 10 and culminating in the Lantern Festival on Feb.24, Chinese New Year is great celebration. 2013 is the Year of the Snake.  People born in the Ye...

By Cheryl Tallmanwww.FreshBaby.com Soups are a terrific way to introduce your toddler to vegetables and fruits. There are many types of soups, but the best place to start with your toddler is with pureed soups.  They have a pleasing, smooth texture.  If your child's "spoon" skills are not refined e...

By Cheryl Tallmanwww.FreshBaby.com    Toddlers are selective, predictable and stubborn. Here are some tips to make lunchtime fun for your toddler! Schedule: A key to toddler lunchtime good behavior is keeping to the same schedule every day. Sit down at the same time each day for lunch with your t...

By Cheryl Tallman www.FreshBaby.com Lumpier and chewier foods help develop your baby’s oral (mouth) skills and build muscle tone. This is an important developmental step for your baby as better oral skills can influence how well your baby eats, speaks and makes facial expressions. When your baby i...

Homemade baby food; The BIG secret: It takes less than 30 minutes per week By Cheryl Tallman www.FreshBaby.com Making baby food is healthier for your baby, and offers your baby an introduction to foods rich in variety, flavor, color, taste and smell. All of your friends (and your mother-in-law) wi...

By Cheryl Tallman www.FreshBaby.com Parents are often looking for a healthy alternative to the standard, sugary, preservative-filled birthday cake for their baby’s introduction to the wonderful traditions of birthdays. We’ve heard from parents looking for ways to buy an egg-free cake, to those seek...

By Cheryl Tallman www.FreshBaby.com Rice is easily digested and has low allergen aspects, so it is commonly recommended as the first food you introduce to your baby. Many of the recipes for making baby cereals are time consuming, but with the use of the freezer and a blender, homemade rice cereal i...