• Last updated 5/18/11 by Mothering Editorial

By Sarah Kamrath1 Banana Plain yogurt Granola Cut banana in half. Stick popsicle stick in end. Coat with yogurt. Sprinkle on granola. Place in freezer. read more

• Last updated 1/18/13 by Cynthia Mosher

On Sat, May 7th, Mothering Publisher and Editor Peggy O’Mara will be a guest on An Organic Conversation, a radio show airing online and on Green 960am Progressive Talk Radio. The topic is Baby Food: Making Every Bite Count. Listen at 10am PT. About Melanie Mayo-Laakso is the Content Manager for Mothering.com. Mothering is the birthplace of natural family living and attachment parenting. We celebrate the experience of parenthood as worthy of one's best efforts and are at once fierce advocates for children and gentle supporters of... read more

• Last updated 5/10/11 by Mothering Editorial

Okonomiyaki is a Japanese-style pancake or pizza. Okonomi means "favorites" in Japanese— you add your favorite ingredients in okonomiyaki. It usually includes chopped cabbage but can include a variety of toppings like thinly sliced pork, red ginger, soba noodles, corn, green onion, squid, shrimp, sprouts, and much more. Here's our version.1 cup chopped cooked chicken 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced napa cabbage 1/4 cup shredded carrots 3 green onions, chopped 12 fresh green beans, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1 small green bell pepper, cut into thin strips 1 small zucchini, cut... read more

• Last updated 4/24/11 by Mothering Editorial

The warming weather and this mixture of green and red cabbage, bright orange carrots, and roasted sunflower seeds will brighten anyone's day. Serve it with corn bread and a pot of beans or legumes and you have a nice veggie meal your family will love.1/2 to 1 head of green cabbage1/4 head of red cabbage coarsely grated2-3 grated carrots 2-3 celery stalks, finely chopped 1/2 onion, finely chopped Grate the green cabbage coarsely. Add the red cabbage, carrots, celery and onion to the green cabbage. Mix well. To make the dressing, add 1/3 cup each of apple cider vinegar,... read more

• Last updated 4/25/11 by Mothering Editorial

Submitted on Mothering's Good Eating! Discussion Forum Banana and flax seed make a great tasting, nourishing treat!2 large bananas 1 stick butter, softened 3/4 cup unrefined sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg, beaten 1 cup teff flour 1 1/4 cups unbleached white flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup flax seed Beat the bananas until smooth. Beat in the softened butter. Mix in the sugar, egg and vanilla and set aside. In a separate bowl, sift the teff flour, white flour, salt and baking soda. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ones and stir in the... read more

• Last updated 5/4/11 by Mothering Editorial

By Peggy O'Mara Making a good salad is an art. Look for fresh, crispy lettuce, organic if possible. Leafy, red lettuce is a good choice. Remove the leaves from the stem and rinse with water. Rip rather than cut the lettuce leaves into small or medium pieces, depending on your taste. Allow the lettuce to drain well in a colander in the sink. Turn every 15 minutes or so. Once the lettuce has drained well, and has little water on it, let it crisp in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for awhile. While it's crisping, make a dressing and shake it well.2 cups olive oil 1 cup... read more

• Last updated 3/27/11 by Mothering Editorial

Here's one snack that is sweet, spicy and salty all at once.2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon fennel seeds2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes2 cups raw almondsPreheat the oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with greased aluminum foil (greased side up). In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the salt, honey, fennel seeds, and red pepper flakes. Add the almonds and the water to the mix, and stir until the almonds are evenly coated. Spread the nut mix over the baking sheet. Bake for about 5 minutes, then stir, and bake for about 17 minutes... read more

• Last updated 3/27/11 by Mothering Editorial

By Laura Goeller Here is a healthy and tasty snack to tempt little hands. It's perfect as an addition to a packed lunch or as an after dinner treat.1 Banana ½ Avocado 2 tsp honey* ½ cup almonds - finely ground½ cup rolled oats Peel and mash banana and avocado together Add honey*, almonds and oats and stir Form mixture into balls and refrigerate *Never give honey to a baby under 1 year of age. read more

• Last updated 5/25/11 by Mothering Editorial

Here's a good, quick lunch that is appropriate for vegetarians, and yummy to kiddies! Easily adjustable for vegans. The fillings can also be mixed to make a great salad rather than a wrap.1 cup (about 1/4 head) finely chopped cauliflower 1 finely chopped or grated carrot 1 cup finely shredded white cabbage 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 finely chopped zucchini 2 tablespoons honey mustard 1 teaspoon sesame oil soy sauce to taste salt and pepper to taste lots of baby spinach lots of sprouts whole wheat, low fat, or organic flour tortillas (burrito size!) In a saucepan,... read more

• Last updated 6/27/11 by Cynthia Mosher

Gluten is a protein that is found in many grains including wheat,kamut, barley, spelt, and triticale.  There are also many food additives that contain gluten.  Wheat free does not mean something is gluten free.   Casein is a protein found in any type of bovine milk, including goat's milk.  So cheese, yogurt, milk, cream, milk chocolate, creamed soup, whey, etc are full of casein.  Do not confuse something that is lactose free with something that is casein free.  Lactose can be removed from some dairy products, but the casein can be left behind.  Dairy free does... read more