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How do you get toddlers to eat Vegetables?

I agree with many here, especially LunaPier at the top. We use a combination of things from friends and relatives. My sister taught us about "no thank you bites", where the child would normally say "No thank you" to a food, we give them a small portion (say, an asparagus spear or small spoon of pasta salad) that they have to eat. If they don't like it, fine, we try to remember that. If they like it, they're free to get more.

Second, a former boss of mine had two daughters that would eat all sorts of food - sushi, Indian food, etc. When asked his secret, he said that he and his wife would cook dinner and proclaim that "This is dinner. If you don't like it, you may fix yourself a peanut butter and jelly sandwich." Inertia being what it is, they would eat the dinner and became accustomed to trying and eating a wide variety of food.

My youngest is on quite a mac & cheese kick right now (she requests it but doesn't always get it - and when she does, it's Annie's), but my oldest never had anything like that. I shudder when I hear parents telling stories of their kids who only eat things that are white or some such.

SamTheButcher at 2:10PM on 05/09/07

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Really, really good. :) I liked the production, the food looked wonderful, and it felt like you guys were having fun, which is really catchy.

More like this, please! :)

SamTheButcher at 4:01PM on 04/17/07

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Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant. I *love* the thought process you outlined! That's the mark of someone who knows what they're doing. It's the same process in music, sports, programming - the ability to improvise on the fly, make use of what you know and your experience, and the tools you have in front of you.

Congrats! My only suggestion was going to be Hansens' Soda, but it's got High Fructose Corn Syrup in it, which I avoid at all costs. Orangina sounds like a good call, but possibly also Izze Clementine, if available in your area.

Not that Mimosa Braise doesn't sound perfect all by itself! Just suggesting options to extend your oeuvre. :)

SamTheButcher at 1:26PM on 03/27/07

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Coffee Culture

There was a place in San Diego near where I went to University called The Living Room and they had rooms with couches and tables and comfy chairs and books and all sorts of stuff. I wrote some really good poems in that place. They had a spinach-cheese croissant that was awesome. The coffee was good, but the atmosphere was why I went there.

Wow, it sure has come a long way:

http://www.livingroomcafe.com/sdsu.html

Anyway, cool story. I advocate coffee shop culture, even if I don't have time to go myself lately.

SamTheButcher at 12:45PM on 02/13/07

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From Talk

How do you get toddlers to eat Vegetables?

I agree with many here, especially LunaPier at the top. We use a combination of things from friends and relatives. My sister taught us about "no thank you bites", where the child would normally say "No thank you" to a food, we give them a small portion (say, an asparagus spear or small spoon of pasta salad) that they have to eat. If they don't like it, fine, we try to remember that. If they like it, they're free to get more.

Second, a former boss of mine had two daughters that would eat all sorts of food - sushi, Indian food, etc. When asked his secret, he said that he and his wife would cook dinner and proclaim that "This is dinner. If you don't like it, you may fix yourself a peanut butter and jelly sandwich." Inertia being what it is, they would eat the dinner and became accustomed to trying and eating a wide variety of food.

My youngest is on quite a mac & cheese kick right now (she requests it but doesn't always get it - and when she does, it's Annie's), but my oldest never had anything like that. I shudder when I hear parents telling stories of their kids who only eat things that are white or some such.

SamTheButcher at 2:10PM on 05/09/07

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AGTV: Eggs Benedict Arnold

Really, really good. :) I liked the production, the food looked wonderful, and it felt like you guys were having fun, which is really catchy.

More like this, please! :)

SamTheButcher at 4:01PM on 04/17/07

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My First Recipe

Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant. I *love* the thought process you outlined! That's the mark of someone who knows what they're doing. It's the same process in music, sports, programming - the ability to improvise on the fly, make use of what you know and your experience, and the tools you have in front of you.

Congrats! My only suggestion was going to be Hansens' Soda, but it's got High Fructose Corn Syrup in it, which I avoid at all costs. Orangina sounds like a good call, but possibly also Izze Clementine, if available in your area.

Not that Mimosa Braise doesn't sound perfect all by itself! Just suggesting options to extend your oeuvre. :)

SamTheButcher at 1:26PM on 03/27/07

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Coffee Culture

There was a place in San Diego near where I went to University called The Living Room and they had rooms with couches and tables and comfy chairs and books and all sorts of stuff. I wrote some really good poems in that place. They had a spinach-cheese croissant that was awesome. The coffee was good, but the atmosphere was why I went there.

Wow, it sure has come a long way:

http://www.livingroomcafe.com/sdsu.html

Anyway, cool story. I advocate coffee shop culture, even if I don't have time to go myself lately.

SamTheButcher at 12:45PM on 02/13/07

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Eggs Benedict Arnold

Such a great story, Adam. I loved the angle, and the name fit in perfectly. Perhaps I identified with it a bit *too* much, having been that geeky kid showing others the hilarious videotapes of my youth, only to be met with tepid amusement, at best. :)

I'll likely not get to Glo's, but they look *amazing*, and I've had some amazingly good eggs benedict in my day. :)

SamTheButcher at 9:42AM on 01/11/07

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Glo's is my favorite breakfast joint in Seattle, and I have tried most of them. FYI, Adam, the Eggs Benedict at Crave is pretty fantastic too! They make a mimosa hollandaise that is amazing. Their Crave omlette with rosemary, duck confit, and goat cheese is also worth a try!

Diz at 3:54PM on 01/09/08

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That was really great! The title caught my attention because when I was younger, I didn't like eggs at all and we had Eggs Benedict every Christmas morning. My dad would leave the egg off mine and call it, "Eggs Benedict Arnold".

foodiegirl71 at 5:06PM on 10/24/07

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How do you get toddlers to eat Vegetables?

the 17 month old that i babysit for absolutely loves these things: http://www.drpraegers.com/products/products.aspx?SID=1&Product_ID=477&Category_ID=19 -- dr. praeger's spinach pancakes -- i know its not the same as fresh veggies but the ingredient list isnt horrifying and they have a bit of protein in them (from the egg whites) and theyre so easy to make in the microwave.

ailleacht.firinne at 3:28PM on 05/10/07

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How do you get toddlers to eat Vegetables?

SamTheButcher - it sounds like your former boss and my parents shared the same philosophy. Growing up, I knew that dinner is whatever my mom cooked for that night (thank goodness, she's a fantastic cook!). My brother, who is a very picky eater until today, and I never complained or requested any special meals. We knew that if we didn't eat whatever my mom gave us, there won't be any snack or other special meals to substitute. Perhaps this has something to do with Korean culture and how Koreans raise children, i.e. children must respect their parents and elders, etc.

Also, I think if eating veggies aren't made into a big deal, kids tend not to resist eating them. My nephew who is three eats pretty much everything. When my brother and his wife introduce new food to him, they don't make a big deal out of it (no rewarding him for trying it, etc.). And they eat it with him.

funchic at 4:14PM on 05/09/07

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How do you get toddlers to eat Vegetables?

Toddlerhood is all about independence -- "No, Mama, *I* do it!" -- so I try to let them have that control and not make eating a power struggle. But I hope to lay the groundwork for them to be healthy eaters of a wide variety of food. Long before I was a mom I met some little kids who popped tofu in their mouths like I had seen other kids eat tater tots, and I realized it's all about what they're introduced to early.

A more experienced mom gave me advice that I've tried to follow: She offers her kids fruits and veggies at every meal (no veggies at b'fast though...), requires a *taste*, and otherwise doesn't worry about it.

I made my own baby food (for nutritional and economic reasons) and introduced lots of veggies, not just carrots, potatoes, peas. And I used a variety of grain cereals, too, instead of just Gerber's overly processed rice stuff -- quinoa, etc. The whole forming-taste-buds gig -- I consider it one of my most important jobs as a mother.

Now that they're off baby food, they eat what my husband and I eat. I don't make "kids' meals" -- a huge pet peeve for me! Yes, occasionally, we (all) eat grilled cheese or mac and cheese. But, as I've heard many a mom say, "I'm not a short order cook." I make one meal for all of us. If they choose not to eat it, so be it.

And, how about trickery? "Let's eat lettuce like a little bunny" (cue bunny nose twitching), "Can you crunch your snap peas louder than me?", etc.

They say that the best predictor of a child's interest in reading is her parents' interest in reading, so I trust that's true with food, too. At this stage, one of the most important things is modeling healthy eating habits for them.

MommyJD at 4:00PM on 05/09/07

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How do you get toddlers to eat Vegetables?

Sorry for the double post, but after living with a French family for 6 months, I know that their children are not always paragons of great eating. I know that they often struggle with the same issues of getting kids to eat their vegetables.

The thing that they do that helps is that they typically get fresh vegetables (rather than frozen) and they sit at a table as a family.

scraig3673 at 2:11PM on 05/09/07

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Awesome! LOL.

Nico at 5:15PM on 04/21/07

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Where is Lolita?!?!
Very funny, you guys. Glad to see you collaborating on fun stuff like this. I'd love to see even more focus on the cooking and the food in the future, but the humor and editing is spot-on. Kudos.

veggiesattva at 3:16PM on 04/19/07

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I agree, Craig stole the show - but Adam was as marvelous as ever too! This was highly entertaining and I can't wait to watch more!!

Kristi at 11:45PM on 04/18/07

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*dies* (from laughter)

JadedOne at 11:14AM on 04/18/07

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That was so good! More, more, more, please!

mdm at 11:04AM on 04/18/07

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Fantastic! I hope you fellas get your own show -- and not on the food network! Excellent work!

hereandthe at 9:30AM on 04/18/07

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Very 'Good Eats'.................and very funny. :)

Stefanie at 8:17AM on 04/18/07

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You are too funny. I loved the video.

Koren at 7:01AM on 04/18/07

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Adam & Craig are the best! Keep the video's coming. We sure do enjoy them on Adam's blog.
"What the hell is that? It looks like a jelly fish!" Tooooo funny! :o)

Erinay77 at 3:31AM on 04/18/07

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AGTV: Eggs Benedict Arnold

You guys are so cute! Craig is great, and now I want to try my hand at some Eggs Benedict! I remember Megan at NotMartha doing some experiments with egg poaching techniques awhile back... you should've checked those out!

Vincci at 2:20AM on 04/18/07

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That was great.

EatWisconsin at 11:20PM on 04/17/07

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That was really funny Adam. I kept on expecting Lisa to be the gal who would be delivered the eggs. I shoulda known betta!

Elise Bauer at 10:35PM on 04/17/07

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Just the humor I needed for a break from studying organic chemistry!

Ash at 10:30PM on 04/17/07

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The music was just the right touch..kept the momentum going.
Keep at it..will watch more.

izzy's mama at 10:23PM on 04/17/07

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I love this video! The Amateur Gourmet is so cute. (My poached eggs look like toilet paper too!) Keep the videos coming!

Stepha at 7:20PM on 04/17/07

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Craig stole the show. The rest was...eh.

Salvador at 7:02PM on 04/17/07

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This is SO funny. I might even attempt to poach an egg now...

marnett at 5:28PM on 04/17/07

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This is 100% entertainment. Thanks, Adam.

zee at 5:23PM on 04/17/07

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"Eggs Benedict Arnold" is a joyless amalgam of food movie cliches, none used more exhaustively than the dying neighbor. There's the inevitable moment in every food film where characters (and the audience) leap in terror when something unexpected pops out of the kitchen. The genre's been beaten to death. I found the performances wooden, the set...

Oh, never mind, I was thinking of the Food Network Awards.

This wasn't bad.

Lou at 4:53PM on 04/17/07

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