tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753791058334220460.post2565639364849570579..comments2024-03-23T11:21:26.234-05:00Comments on my blessed life: Fun Cooking With Kids....Sort ofLora @ my blessed lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05579408092425311320noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753791058334220460.post-30326039394638459862010-07-28T14:03:00.711-05:002010-07-28T14:03:00.711-05:00My girls aren't all that picky, but I had that...My girls aren't all that picky, but I had that very same cookbook when I was a kid and use it now with my kids!! LOVE it! And the Betty Crocker Cookie Book!Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03570796770714543897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753791058334220460.post-7620704491371432952009-02-23T13:46:00.000-06:002009-02-23T13:46:00.000-06:00Hey! Sounds like your kiddos are fairly normal, al...Hey! Sounds like your kiddos are fairly normal, although I completely understand your frustration. Little Miss was a FABULOUS eater (and still is for the most part). I remember thinking, "what's the big deal...just offer a variety and kids will eat!" Then along came Little Man...he'll try most things, but doesn't like nearly as much as L-Miss does! For awhile I catered to him (after all, he still can't quite eat everything we do!) Now I offer what we're having (unless it's something too spicy or something I'm afraid to offer b/c of his peanut allergy), and if he doesn't like it, I won't fix him something else, but I'll offer something that's "no fail" (yogurt, applesauce, etc.) I try to remember that he is still getting the hang of table foods, but I also don't want to become a short-order cook! I also realized that if I started catering to L-Man, then L-Miss "suddenly" became more picky and demanding. So I put a stop to it (within reason, since he is only 18 months old!)Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11721939272005190152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753791058334220460.post-45325260479599455352009-02-18T14:21:00.001-06:002009-02-18T14:21:00.001-06:00I had that exact same cookbook Lora! I remember al...I had that exact same cookbook Lora! I remember always begging my mom to let me make those burgers. I guess it's a good thing we didn't.<BR/><BR/>The very first meal I ever made on my own came from that cookbook...it was cornish hens, some sides that I can't remember, and a cherry dessert. I wish I still had mine!!Kate @ A Simple Walkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04043698628214753680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753791058334220460.post-49446751328054687852009-02-18T14:21:00.000-06:002009-02-18T14:21:00.000-06:00I had that exact same cookbook Lora! I remember al...I had that exact same cookbook Lora! I remember always begging my mom to let me make those burgers. I guess it's a good thing we didn't.<BR/><BR/>The very first meal I ever made on my own came from that cookbook...it was cornish hens, some sides that I can't remember, and a cherry dessert. I wish I still had mine!!Kate @ A Simple Walkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04043698628214753680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753791058334220460.post-77121102517718268682009-02-18T09:50:00.000-06:002009-02-18T09:50:00.000-06:00I bet my kiddos would love that cookbook. Punky l...I bet my kiddos would love that cookbook. Punky loves cooking and baking. My kids aren't really great eaters either. We make them try everything, but that doesn't mean they actually eat it. HOpefully they will come around when they are little bit older.Michelle M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17971436981332903683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753791058334220460.post-587497241345701162009-02-18T01:30:00.000-06:002009-02-18T01:30:00.000-06:00While I do believe this is pretty normal for kids,...While I do believe this is pretty normal for kids, I think you take it harder than you should because you LOVE to cook. And you're a GREAT one...I'm living proof..;)<BR/>Just remember, this is a phase and they will come around, for now we have to continue pressing on and being creative....there will be a day when your meatloaf takes the place of McD's chicken nuggets. ;)Vince Farrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03497658842515684369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753791058334220460.post-21308892837307717712009-02-18T00:45:00.000-06:002009-02-18T00:45:00.000-06:00I think your kids sound pretty typical. My boys c...I think your kids sound pretty typical. My boys could eat Kraft Mac & Cheese forever. You know, sometimes I try to make sure there are one or two things I know they will like, such as the veggie or bread, but I make them try at least three to five bites of everything. It depends on how much I think they will like it and how much of a fuss I think they will make...that's how I determine the three of five. I also don't serve things like liver, brussel sprouts, greens...things my poor husband had to eat growing up. But he likes them all except livers. Anyway, I am a fairly picky eater myself, so I don't fix things that are really what I would call unusual or strange anyway. Honestly, your food looks perfectly normal, too.<BR/><BR/>You know what's funny though, when we end up eating soup or something plain for a few nights, Caboose has a fit and wants me to cook my "regular food." Go figure!Kayrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08735245416162284974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753791058334220460.post-48178635565733161962009-02-17T18:24:00.000-06:002009-02-17T18:24:00.000-06:00stopping in to say hello and browse around. beauti...stopping in to say hello and browse around. beautiful family, enjoyed reading the posts. have a great day.The Sweetest Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13963931911436397173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753791058334220460.post-32861960220908318732009-02-17T11:15:00.000-06:002009-02-17T11:15:00.000-06:00I take care of great granddaughter and she eats......I take care of great granddaughter and she eats...mac and cheese, olives, cheese, crackers and candy. I don't have a lot of recipes for putting these items into a well balanced meal. I try fruit and vegies. I was ecstatic one day when she ate tomato soup with lots of crackers! Smiles...<BR/><BR/><BR/>Tuesday Tidings from Roberta AnneThe Raggedy Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07967298521893250721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753791058334220460.post-52253525294752928272009-02-17T10:28:00.000-06:002009-02-17T10:28:00.000-06:00Sorry the faces didn't entice them any more than t...Sorry the faces didn't entice them any more than that. =) B will come around some day, I'm sure.Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16836957322797971855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753791058334220460.post-19395793378418715422009-02-17T09:08:00.000-06:002009-02-17T09:08:00.000-06:00I think some kids are pickier eaters than others. ...I think some kids are pickier eaters than others. Harmony really isn't a picky eater. The only thing she won't eat (that we cook on a regular basis) is biscuits and toast. Other than that, she's good. Canaan is pretty good. Sometimes he fusses about the way something looks, but he will usually try a bite. Zoe, on the other hand, has become picky as she's gotten older. There are alot of things she doesn't eat. And if it *looks funny*, you can forget it. I used to cater to what they would eat and even make them a sandwich if they wouldn't eat what we were having, but that got old really quick! Now I tell them they have to eat what I cook. The rule is they have to try it. They also can't complain about it. I've told them its okay to say they don't like something, but to leave it at that. This doensn't mean that they don't fuss about dinner sometimes. I'm hoping they will eventually grow into enjoying trying new things :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16038181617141938398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753791058334220460.post-70587495201106513542009-02-17T09:02:00.000-06:002009-02-17T09:02:00.000-06:00Thanks, Betsy! That is encouraging! I keep telli...Thanks, Betsy! That is encouraging! I keep telling myself it's normal and just a phase. Maybe I'll come up with a little mantra to repeat on those frustrating dinner nights: "this too will pass, this too will pass...":)Lora @ my blessed lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05579408092425311320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3753791058334220460.post-62365288647175699702009-02-17T07:36:00.000-06:002009-02-17T07:36:00.000-06:00Those faces are so cute on the burgers. I'm sure ...Those faces are so cute on the burgers. I'm sure they will come around to eating. I wouldn't worry. My Taylor was always a great eater...people would stare in amazement when he would eat a tossed salad with dressing at age 2! The other three have all those crazy food hangups that are typical with autism. Your kids just sound perfectly normal! ha-ha! Love the childhood cookbook! If you use it anymore, be sure and share with us!Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.com