Healthy (and Organic) Snack Ideas For Kids

It is tough to find good snacks for kids in this day and age of highly processed, fast foods. Here are some healthy ideas for snacks...all organic of course.

These ideas are great for adults too! Need a little extra boost at the office between meetings and meals? Here are a few solutions.

Apple Slices and Peanut Butter (try adding a bit of organic maple syrup to the peanut butter and microwaving for an extra special treat)
Fruit Slices and Soy Cream Cheese (a tub of vegan soy cream cheese (at room temperature) with 1/4 cup undiluted apple juice or orange juice concentrate and a dash of cinnamon. Stir vigorously until smooth. Serve with apple and pear slices, strawberries, and banana chunks for dipping.
Whole Wheat Zucchini Muffins
Tortilla Chips sprinkled with Cheese (or cheese alternative)
Fruit Skewers (simply cut any fresh fruit in season into bite-sized chunks and alternate on wooden or bamboo skewers with grapes)
Dried fruits (such as organic raisins, dates, apricots)
Crackers and Cheese
Hard Boiled Eggs
Ants on a Log (celery or cream cheese with peanut butter and raisins)
Carrots, Celery, and Pita Triangles with Hummus Dipping Sauce
Banana Pops (dip in yogurt, roll in crushed grains, and freeze)
Frozen Grapes
Yogurt Cups or Smoothies
Dehydrated Veggies
A Box of Raisins
A Bowl of Mixed, Raw Nuts

Paella Mixta Recipe

June is the the beginning of Summer here in the northern hemisphere and it is also the time when we celebrate the longest day of the year. “Skt. Hans”, or St. John’s Day, as it is known throughout Scandinavia, is celebrated with bonfires and outdoor cookery. Originally I wanted to do typical Norwegian fare, but after speaking with a dear friend I learned that the traditional foods have given way to “International Fare”. Spain has a huge expat Norwegian community, and Florida was founded by the Spaniards in 1513 by Ponce de Leon who led the first European expedition. So I thought I would offer one of my favourite dishes from Valencia Spain, Paella. Paella was originally a peasant dish, cooked over an open fire in the fields and eaten directly from the pan. Originally snails were the main protein used as they were plentiful in the fields. Occasionally rabbit or duck would be added and - if you were really well off - chicken. Every Spanish mother c...

Today is National Potato Day! Plus Home Fries Recipe

Yes, potatoes CAN be healthy! Before we start serving up the recipe, we'll help you brush up on your pota to jargon: Hashed | Whether the spuds are diced or shredded, this approach is all about texture: crisp and golden outside, starchy goodness within. Mashed | Fluffy, soft, warmly satisfying: simple and—with endless stir-in and topping possibilities—never dull. But there isn't one definitive smoothness: Vary with the dish. Stuffed | Baked potatoes are hot, starchy bowls ready to hold tasty fillings—self-contained suppers ideal for cold nights. Our Home Fries recipe is an ideal example of the hashed method. The key to this dish: Resist the urge to stir. Leave the potatoes to cook at the right temperature, and they'll brown gorgeously. Home Fries Recipe: Home Fries are the ultimate in comfort-food side dishes. They brown beautifully and have a rich flavor that both your grownup and kid will love. Briefly microwaving the potatoes giv...

Duchess of Bedford, Creator Of Afternoon Tea

Afternoon tea is a traditional British meal taken in mid-afternoon. It consists of a pot of tea plus finger sandwiches, scones with jam and clotted cream, cakes and pastries. Here are two noteworthy points about afternoon tea. The concept was inadvertently created by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, in 1840. As the main meal of the day shifted from midday (luncheon) to evening, English high society didn’t dine until 8 p.m. The hungry duchess needed something to tide her over during the stretch between lunch and dinner, and ordered tea with small sandwiches to be brought to her room. Over time, her friends joined her, and “afternoon tea” expanded from her circle to all of society—an elaborate social and gustatory affair with sweet and savory delicacies, special “tea cakes,” and even tea gowns to bridge the fashion gap between casual afternoon and formal evening dress. The custom spread downstream and tea rooms and tea gardens opened to serve tea to all classes. Afternoon tea is ...

How to Test if your Baking Powder is still Good- tip of the day

If a recipe calls for baking powder it is important that it is still fresh enough for the leavening process it was intended to do. We often buy baking powder or baking soda (bicarbonate) and it gets shoved in the back of a cupboard. Who knows how long it's been there. If you are smart you would have put a date on it, but honestly who does that sort of thing?! This is a sure fire way of testing you baking powder before you make a cake that flops: Add a teaspoon to a cup of water. If it just sits there and doesn't bubble and fizz, it is time to toss that stuff away. You are welcome for the wonderful tip of the day. private chefs and event catering Miami + Miami Beach + Fort Lauderdale + Palm Beach info@yadachef.com | 954-367-YADA (9232) www.yadachef.com fort lauderdale catering and personal chefs

Vitamin B17 - The More You Know

Dr. Ernest T. Krebs, Jr. is the biochemist and researcher who first isolated Laetrile (vitamin B-17) in apricot seeds and also discovered B-15 (pang amic acid, a vitamin which has been proven to be an important adjunctive therapy in the treatment of illnesses related to circulation). After years of study and testing he was convinced of the therapeutic value of Laetrile. To prove that it was not toxic to humans he injected it into his own arm. As he predicted, there were no harmful or distressing side effects. The Laetrile had no harmful effect on normal cells but was deadly to cancer cells. Many people take Laetrile / B17 in its natural state: bitter almonds or apricot seeds. And many of these people end up in the emergency wards nearly poisoned to death. This is because they are not following the directions, or taking the seeds without any supervision. The apricot seeds contain cyanide. Although Laetrile / B17 is less toxic than sugar and 21 times less toxic than aspirin, ...

Take More Vitamin C

Take more vitamin C for a healthy brain – science shows that it reduces the risk of cognitive impairment 07/03/2018 / By Zoey Sky Vitamin C-rich foods, like citrus fruits, are often recommended to strengthen one’s immune system and prevent infections. But did you know that vitamin C can also help boost your brain health and cognitive function ? The human body can quickly absorb vitamin C, and it offers various health benefits. According to the CHALICE Cohort Study, an Australian research effort, levels of the nutrient correlate with markers for cognitive and metabolic health in individuals around the age of 50. Studies on vitamin C and its brain-boosting benefits In the Australian study, participants completed several extensive dietary and health assessments which measured their dietary vitamin C intake and fasting plasma vitamin C concentrations. About 62 percent of the individuals had inadequate plasm...

Sweet and Sour Tofu Recipe - Gluten Free

Serves 4-6 1 ½ pounds/675g pressed tofu sliced ½ inch/1.27cm strips 1 tablespoon/15ml vegetable oil 20 ounce/565g pineapple chunks in juice ¾ cup/185ml water ¼ cup/60ml vinegar 1 tablespoon/15ml gluten free soy sauce or Braggs Liquid Aminos ¼ cup/59ml/50g brown sugar ½ teaspoon/2ml salt 2 tablespoons/30ml potato starch 2 tablespoons/30ml water ½ cup/118ml sliced onion 1 green pepper, cut into thin strips 2 cups/450ml/322g cooked brown rice Sauté tofu in oil over medium heat until browned, 2-4 minutes per side. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Combine juice, water, vinegar, Braggs, brown sugar and salt. Pour over tofu, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Mix starch and water together. Add to pork mixture, whisking until combined and thick. Add pineapple chunks, onion and pepper. Cover and simmer 10 more minutes. Serve over rice. private chefs and event catering Palm Beach + Boca Raton + Fort Lauderdale + Miami Beach info@yadache...

Deconstructed Skinny Banoffee Pie Recipe

We have been working on a deconstructed "skinny" version of Banoffee pie. Next is to make it dairy free. Banoffee is an uniquely English dessert pie made from bananas, cream and toffee from boiled condensed milk and is what I believe the American version of Banana Cream Pie is based on. Both can have either a pastry crust or one made from crumbled biscuits and butter. The name Banoffee is a combination of the words "banana" and "toffee. Serve 4-6 1 sheet of store bought pie dough, cut into strips or triangles 1 ounce/30 ml/30 g/2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 ounce/30 ml/30 g/2 tablespoons brown sugar lightly packed 5 large bananas, peeled (over ripe works best) 12 ounces/375 g of dairy free sweetened condensed “milk” see recipe below. 1 15 ounce/425 g coconut milk, place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour Dairy Free Sweetened Condensed Milk Recipe 1/2 cup/125 ml cold water 1 1/3 cups/304 ml/90 g carnation nonfat dry milk powde...

Chinese Chicken Teriyaki & Bok Choy Egg Rolls

T he original recipe came from Nakano. We have changed it up a bit to accommodate our clients tastes. Makes 18 egg rolls Serving Size: 2 egg rolls ⅓ cup/79ml soy sauce ¼ cup/60ml Seasoned Rice Vinegar 1 teaspoon roasted sesame oil 2 tablespoon honey 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely minced 3 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 pound/450g of chicken breast, small diced 1 tablespoon canola oil ½ cup celery/115g, sliced thin 1 ½ cups/150g Napa cabbage, thinly sliced ¼ cup/12.5g carrots, thinly sliced 2 scallions, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced Salt and pepper 18 egg roll wrappers 1 cup/250ml canola oil, to sauté Combine soy sauce, Seasoned Rice Vinegar, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger and cornstarch. Heat oil in pan and cook chicken, then add teriyaki sauce and cook until thickened, approximately 3 minutes. Set aside. Wipe pan clean and add oil, celery, Napa cabbage, carrots, scallions, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook until all water is...

Today is national Frappe Day!

Get your coffee on and enjoy yourself. If they weren’t super expensive (and filled with who-knows-what as far as the ingredients go), We would be at Starbucks getting a “frappucino” pretty much every day. To avoid that scenario, we came up with a simple, yet delicious, homemade version. The secret ingredient in this drink is organic, freeze-dried, instant coffee. It’s tasty and convenient! And it’s perfect for making blended iced coffee drinks. Sure, you can make a blended iced coffee drink with chilled brewed coffee but we don’t make ours that way, so we can’t help you out as far as a recipe goes. You need a good blender for this recipe. Not necessarily an expensive one, but one that won’t crap out on you when you attempt to blend lots of ice in it. By the way, you know what makes this iced coffee frappe even more delicious? You guessed it: ICE CREAM! Add a scoop or two of vanilla (or chocolate or coffee) ice cream for extra deliciousness. If you do so, you may want to cut back ...

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