By Catharine Kaufman—a.k.a. The Kitchen Shrink Most parents realize sooner or later that while threats and bribes tend merely to strengthen kids’ resolve to hold out for takeout pizza and other fast food, a … Read More
Sweet Potato and / or Yam Super-Snacks
Have you ever been confused by your taste buds suddenly craving sweets and crunchy potato or corn chips at the same time? Did you go, “Hey mouth, make up your mind already! I need a … Read More
Mystery Chocolate Pudding
Have fun at your next party by offering a prize to the guest who figures out the main ingredient in this dessert. Use organic ingredients if at all possible to avoid pesticides and the growth … Read More
Kid-Friendly School Lunches
By Catharine L. Kaufman — a.k.a. The Kitchen Shrink Dear Kitchen Shrink: Yiikes! I really need a refresher course on school lunches because last year I earned a D+. My son’s friends said his lunches … Read More
Kid-Friendly Pizza Salad
(preferably with organic ingredients) 1 Romaine heart, torn in bite-size pieces 1 Roma tomato, diced Handful of black olives, pitted and sliced Garlic whole-wheat croutons 2 ounces of shredded mozzarella cheese 1 Italian sausage (chicken), … Read More
Children’s Eating Habits-Interview w/Pediatrician
Catharine Kaufman, the Kitchen Shrink, appears in a series of five videos. In the first video she is seen interviewing Dr. Lisa Loegering, MD, a pediatrician, concerning children’s eating habits. The other four videos take … Read More
Pizza Princess
Inspired by one of her Food Network heroines, my thirteen-year-old gourmet-in-training decided to whip up a quick Italian feast for her girlfriends one Saturday night. We agreed that while she will tell me when and … Read More