Tasty Treats Play Tricks On Kids

  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

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