"The Family Dinner" is a practical, inspirational, fun (and, of course, green) guide to the most important hour in any parent’s day. Chock-full chapters include: over 75 kid-approved, fantastic recipes by Kirstin Uhrenholdt; tips on teaching green values; conversation starters; games to play to help even the shyest family member become engaged; ways to express gratitude; the family dinner after divorce (hint: keep eating together) and much more. Filled…
"The Family Dinner" is a practical, inspirational, fun (and, of course, green) guide to the most important hour in any parent’s day. Chock-full chapters include: over 75 kid-approved, fantastic recipes by Kirstin Uhrenholdt; tips on teaching green values; conversation starters; games to play to help even the shyest family member become engaged; ways to express gratitude; the family dinner after divorce (hint: keep eating together) and much more. Filled…
Or you may call it a Large Chicken Nugget, served with big peas and little peas and tangy buttermilk mashed potatoes. The name is pretty fancy, but the dish is not, and to a kid it’s really just a big flat chicken nugget. For great family dinner recipes, check out the book "The Family Dinner: Great Ways to Connect with Your Kids, One Meal at a Time" at www.thefamilydinnerbook.com.
Here's a great idea for a game you can play at the family dinner table. The Laughing Game. Everyone laugh like Mom. Everyone laugh like Dad. Everyone laugh like... who’s next? For more great family dinner ideas and recipes, check out "The Family Dinner" book. Learn more at www.thefamilydinnerbook.com.
Kirstin updated her grandmother's recipe for Danish meatballs (frikadeller), and they are heaven in a mouthful. For the full recipe to this and other great family dinner dishes, check out "The Family Dinner" book. Learn more at www.thefamilydinnerbook.com
Artichokes are a vegetable kids will love, especially if you involve them in the cooking process. For great recipes and cooking tips, check out "The Family Dinner" book. Learn more at www.thefamilydinnerbook.com.
Make the expression of gratitude part of your family dinner ritual. However you say it -- with a prayer or blessing, a question for the table, quotes, stories, a few simple words of thanks -- gratitude is a basic ingredient to a healthy life.
Here's an idea: print out some pre-written "gratitude quotes" (selections are in the "Grace is Gratitude" chapter of the book) and place one under each person's dinner plate. At an appropriate moment, explain…
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