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GET YOUR KIDS TO

EAT THE FOOD YOU’VE PREPARED

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THE WORTH OF A HOME can be found in details that truly define uniqueness- as simple as a centuries old fireplace that retains the historic permanence of a time

past, or as grand as a rooftop promenade atop a landscape THE WORTH OF A HOME can be found in details that of city lights. So, to us, it’s not about the size of the truly define uniqueness- as simple as a centuries old property, the number of bedrooms, or even the price, fireplace that retains the historic permanence of a time but more about the distinct character that makes a past, or as grand as a rooftop promenade atop a landscape home worthy of being called exceptional. of city lights. So, to us, it’s not about the size of the property, the number of bedrooms, or even the price,

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but more about the distinct character that makes a home worthy of being called exceptional.

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Do you have a standoff with your children each night at the dinner table? Are you encouraging them to eat the foods you've prepared while they're suspiciously eyeing it, refusing to eat a bite? Many children go through picky eating stages, and parents typically need to be a bit creative to get them to consume a well-balanced diet.

If you have been losing MOMMY'S (and daddy's) LITTLE HELPERS the dinnertime standoff When children prepare foods, they're more likely to want to taste the food.

Ask your kids to help you with making sandwiches, mixing with your children, and measuring ingredients or any other tasks they're able to handle consider some of these depending on their age. As they participate in the making of dinner, can see, smell and taste all the ingredients being used, making tips so you can discover they it easier for them to understand that the final product contains tastes - and that it's not something they need new ways to get your kids toa lotbe ofwarydelicious of. To take this tip one step further, ask your children to choose one ingredient in the grocery store they want to try for to eat the foods you want dinner that week. To mix things up, pick a different department them to eat. of the store each week - rotating from fresh produce to canned foods, and from meats to frozen foods. Or to make it a challenge, ask them to pick a food item that's orange one week, and red the next. It's a great way for all family members to try new foods.

MIX IT ALL UP Another trick is to blend ingredients your children find suspicious into foods they love. If you can't get your child to eat carrots, for example, blend them in a food processor and throw them into your spaghetti sauce for a delicious boost. If your family are pasta lovers, try this delicious Mac & Cheese dinner recipe they'll absolutely adore. It combines different types of cheese in a recipe that is fun and easy to prepare. ÂťThe Hungry Jack Cheesy Hashbrown Potatoes and Mashed Potatoes require no refrigeration and can be stored in your pantry.

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food recipe

Chuck's

Favourite mac & cheese SERVING SIZE: 6 servings PREPARATION TIME: 10 minutes COOK TIME: 45 minutes

I NG R ED I E NTS • 1 package (8 oz.) Elbow Macaroni • 1 package (8 oz.) shredded sharp Cheddar Cheese • 1 container (12 oz.) small curd Cottage Cheese • 1 container (8 oz.) Sour Cream • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese • Salt and Pepper to taste • 1 cup dry Bread Crumbs

PREPARATION 1. Preheat oven to 350˚ F (175˚ C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook until done; drain.

2. In 9" x 13" baking dish, stir together

macaroni, shredded Cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. In a small bowl, mix together bread crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle topping over macaroni mixture.

3. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until top is golden.

• 1/4 cup Butter, melted

Change the Shape or Texture

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Some children will only eat fresh veggies if they're cut into sticks. Others want the wedges, and yet others medallions. If you are artistic, get large cookie cutters in animal shapes and cut a sandwich into the shape of their favorite animal. That might be all it takes to entice your children to dig into the meal you've made. You'll also discover children will have preferences regarding how the food is cooked.

For example, some children love canned veggies, while others will only eat fresh vegetables with salad dressing or a certain type of dip. Don't always serve mashed potatoes, but vary the offering using hashbrowns as a side dish for dinner. As they get older, your kids will observe other kids eating foods in different ways and may want to experiment, so be prepared if they suddenly change their minds about what foods they will and will not eat.

Patience is the key thing for parents with picky eaters. Be patient and understand that as your children grow, their preferences will change. Try these tips to encourage your children to expand their palate so you can eliminate the dinner table standoff each night.

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