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What is Palate Priming?
by The PeasAcceptance of vegetables and other new foods is a multi-sensory experience for kids. Our goal is to slowly prepare and warm (prime) kids’ senses of smell and taste (derived from the palate) to the acceptance of flavors by early, repeated, and frequent exposures of the palate to those flavors.
Picky Eaters, The Finale!
by The Peas
We’re at the final of our Ten Tips for Getting Kids to Eat More Veggies. The final “E” in our mnemonic is for “EasyPeasie,” and gives us a chance t...
Picky Eaters, Part 9!
by The Peas
Veggies in the Moment!
Well, friends, we’ve reached the 9th tip for getting our kids eating more veggies. The “I” in our acronym stands for “In th...
Picky Eaters, Parts 7/8 – Alter texture!
by The Peas
Well families, we’ve reached the 7th and 8th tips for getting our kids eating more veggies! Altering the texture of veggies can be a help to many...
Picky Eaters, Part 5 – No Pressure
by The Peas
No pressure, no pleading — no problem!
“Kids are not simply little adults.” This is one of the cornerstones of pediatrics and the first rule that...
Picky Eaters, Parts 3 and 4
by The Peas
Many parents have found that, for their toddlers, food seems to magically change with “sauce.”
Who can tell if it’s the actual act of dipping whic...
Picky Eaters, Part 2
by The Peas
If at first you don’t succeed, try again…and again…and again.
It’s no secret that children shy away from the unfamiliar. Let’s take broccoli, for...
Gettin’ Picky With It! Picky Eaters
by The Peas
Happy 2017!
Those of you who have met us at the farmer’s markets know that we love having fun and talkin’ kids, picky eaters, veggies, palate prim...
Getting Kids to Eat More Veggies!
by The Peas
Happy Holidays, All!
This has been an amazing year for EasyPeasie! We’ve introduced three of our veggie blends to market; participated in beauti...
SOS! (Save Our Squash!)
by The Peas
Are you a good steward of your food resources? Stats from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) suggest that we can all do better! ...
The “S” Word
by The Peas
Many families have discovered a secret to getting their kids to eat veggies – “sauce.” The secret sauce can be anything – ketchup, yogurt, barbec...
“My Kid Won’t Eat That…”
by The Peas
Today, a friend of mine recounted an experience with one of her kids. She thinks her daughter has overheard her (mommy) saying that she (the child...
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