I was out to a girls night on Friday and one of my friends said "I'd die to have my kids eat like yours do!" and it reminded me to share this trick with you. Because, it's not always as if my kids really want to eat what I serve them, and there are plenty of nights where we battle, but I choose to trick them first. :)
When I put a meal in front of my kids, before they can even reject it, I start feeding them bites. Like, I walk over to them with the plate and a forkful of the meal. Before they can even size up the dish and reject it. Even my four year old. Of course, I know I could be encouraging him to eat things on his own and he certainly does, but usually only those things that any kid would willingly shovel into his mouth, like pizza and cookies. There was a time when I would fight the good fight and encourage him to eat on his own, but of course the power struggle ensued and he'd resist even eating pizza because I wanted him too. Ah, does it get any easier?!
Almost always, when I get the first bite in their mouth, they are pleased. I've mastered my kids and what flavors will get them to eat something, if not willingly, at least passively in anticipation of their treat afterward. Sometimes, parents, that's the best we can do.
This salmon dinner was a winner by far. It took me all of 15 minutes to prepare and cook and the entire family inhaled it. To the point where my 2 year old was begging for bites even AFTER he had finished his dessert.
This may be the shortest post in the history of posts because here's the simplicity of it:
Bonus points if you serve with some sweet potato fries (we love Alexia Foods brand)!
ENJOY!
-Jess
When I put a meal in front of my kids, before they can even reject it, I start feeding them bites. Like, I walk over to them with the plate and a forkful of the meal. Before they can even size up the dish and reject it. Even my four year old. Of course, I know I could be encouraging him to eat things on his own and he certainly does, but usually only those things that any kid would willingly shovel into his mouth, like pizza and cookies. There was a time when I would fight the good fight and encourage him to eat on his own, but of course the power struggle ensued and he'd resist even eating pizza because I wanted him too. Ah, does it get any easier?!
Almost always, when I get the first bite in their mouth, they are pleased. I've mastered my kids and what flavors will get them to eat something, if not willingly, at least passively in anticipation of their treat afterward. Sometimes, parents, that's the best we can do.
This salmon dinner was a winner by far. It took me all of 15 minutes to prepare and cook and the entire family inhaled it. To the point where my 2 year old was begging for bites even AFTER he had finished his dessert.
This may be the shortest post in the history of posts because here's the simplicity of it:
- Pre-heat an oven to 400 degrees, lay salmon skin down on an aluminum lined baking sheet
- Season salmon with salt and pepper, drizzle with a little organic honey and smear with whole grain mustard.
- Create a pocket with the tin foil by folding it up over the salmon and sealing it.
- Then, dress asparagus with salt and pepper, sprinkle with a little parmesan cheese and bake in the oven at the same time as the salmon.
- Cook both for about 10-12 minutes until the salmon is light pink. Serve the salmon on a bed of arugula.
Bonus points if you serve with some sweet potato fries (we love Alexia Foods brand)!
ENJOY!
-Jess
