For Easter, the grandchildren and I made Nana’s Carrot Cake. The grandkids helped me measure the recipe’s ingredients and then threw them into a large bowl. They did a good job stirring it, too. Nana’s Carrot Cake turned out delicious. Everyone came back for more. They said it was the best! Not only does the carrot cake taste yummy, it’s good for grandchildren and grandparents because it is made with carrots, walnuts, raisins, applesauce, and pineapple. Refrigerate the leftovers, if you have any. This carrot cake stays moist for days! Here is the recipe:
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When I visited my grandparents, meals were special. So many fresh, wholesome foods, fresh from the market or farm. We enjoyed family meals together with lots of chatter and full tummies. When my grandchildren come to visit, they want microwavable macaroni and cheese or fast food. For lunch I offer sandwiches with fresh ingredients. They turn me down. For dinner, I offer meat and a couple of veggies. They’re not interested. They want macaroni and cheese and chicken fingers. Where did it we go wrong during the past 50 years? Could it be the processed foods, fast foods, instant foods, microwavable foods, read-to-eat foods…. In my grandchildren’s words, “Duuhh.”
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As a grandparent with grandchildren in the house, it is always good to be prepared and have ingredients for quick, healthy snacks on hand. Make a game of it: see how many food groups your grandchild can get into one healthy snack - and enjoy it, too. Here are 6 healthy snacks for your grandchildren to enjoy at grandma’s:
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When searching for healthy recipes, I look for low fat, high fiber, low calories, and when possible - low carbs - and a decent size single serving. It’s not so easy to find this all together. When I find a yummy recipe - sometimes I’m fooled - the portion seems to be for a small child, then I eat two or three sevings which defeats the whole effort. I end up wondering why I’ve gained instead of lost weight when I step on the scale. (Baked Oatmeal Recipe below)
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