Picky Chefs

A Very Real Holiday Story I spent three days  planning the Christmas menu. Not casually planning — planning . Saving recipes. Debating side dishes. Convincing myself that this would be the year something magical happened. You know the thought: “It’s Christmas. Maybe they’ll surprise us.” Reader, they did not. I cooked. I roasted. I sautéed. I proudly set the table like a woman who believed in herself. My child looked at the spread and said, very calmly: “Is there bread?” Ther

A Not-So-Boring Guide to Food Waste, Sustainability, and Being a Kitchen Hero Let’s be honest. We’ve all opened the fridge and found a lonely half-avocado turning brown , a slice of pizza from “who knows when,” or yogurt that expired… yesterday. RIP. But here’s the thing: food waste isn’t just a “clean your plate”  lecture. It’s actually one of the easiest ways kids (and parents) can help the planet —without doing anything dramatic like hugging trees or living off lettuce. Ye

Let’s Be Honest First Junk food didn’t sneak into our lives. It walked in confidently, sat on the couch, and asked, “What’s for dinner?” Between school, homework, sports, and busy schedules, junk food often feels like the easiest solution. Kids love it, parents are tired, and everyone just wants peace at the table. But when junk food stops being “sometimes” and starts becoming “often,” that’s when things quietly change. Junk Food by the Numbers (No Calculator Needed) What’s H

The Great Food Disguise: What’s Really  Hiding in That Snack? Picture this: you grab a bag of chips “just to have something quick.” You read the label and suddenly feel like you’ve opened a chemistry textbook. What on earth are disodium guanylate , TBHQ , and Red 40  doing in your snack? Let’s pull back the curtain on additives , the sneaky extras hiding in most processed foods—and see why even simple home cooking can make a world of difference. What Are Food Additives, Anywa

" Celebrating World Chocolate Day" There are days that are just ordinary, and then there are days that feel like the world is wrapped in...

Reframing Food as Connection, Not Combat Let’s be honest: sometimes dinner with a picky eater feels less like a meal and more like a...

Let us introduce you to Case Study # 47: The Martinez Family. Two loving parents. One extremely picky 6-year-old named Leo. And a head of...

The science-backed, sanity-challenging truth about letting your kid crack the eggs… and maybe your patience. So, your kid won’t touch a...

The secret superpower of modeling healthy habits (without saying a word) You slice open a juicy mango. Your kid stares like you just...

A survival guide for parents of kids who need food separation like it’s a legal requirement If your child has ever burst into tears...

A survival guide for parents raising tiny, irrational food critics — with tips that actually help. If your kid is on the exclusive “Beige...

If you’ve ever begged your child to just try one bite , you’re not alone. Picky eating isn’t just a phase for many kids—it can be a...

If you’re raising a picky eater, you know the struggle: mealtime battles, untouched plates, and the endless rotation of the same few...

Wouldn't it be a game-changer to be on the same page with your picky eater? ("Mission Impossible" theme song playing in the background.)...

Just between us, moms: picky eating is frustrating. And unfair! I used to think, why me? Why my child? I ate everything as a kid and...