Thursday- November 4, 2010

Today was a busy day. We took a long trip to visit my aunt and uncle up in the East Bay, so the girls' lunch was simplified and served in the car.

Breakfast
Pumpkin muffin
Asian pear
Vanilla yogurt

Lunch
"Mac and Cheese"
Asian pear

Note: I personally think Mac and Cheese has no nutritional value, and I am not sure why it often appears on children's menu. Young toddlers can easily feed themselves Mac and Cheese though, and that's why I prepared it today for the girls' lunch in the car.

My version of Mac and Cheese contains puree streamed carrots and sweet potato/yam plus milk. Honestly I can't tell sweet potato and yam apart, but either one gives a sweet taste and beautiful color with carrots. If color isn't a concern, other vegetables can easily be added for better nutrition and flavor. Simply add the puree to cooked elbow pasta and cook on the stove for a few minutes with an optional addition of salt and pepper. Viola! My girls loved it!

Dinner
Chicken soup Provencal
Sweet peas with cheddar cheese
Tomatoes
Apples

Note: I didn't have much time to cook after visiting my aunt and uncle, so I decided that the girls would eat what we ate for dinner: Chicken Soup Provencal. It was very easy to make and very hearty. I took out the noodles and cut the chicken into little pieces for the girls. They had a nice hearty meal!