Food & Recipes
Recipes and Food Ideas
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Includes meal planning tips, recipe ideas, and also suggestions for lunch and breakfast too!
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As one PSP Member writes: "my son is starting Kindergarten this fall after having been in a preschool / day care that took care of all of his meals every day. He's used to having hot, healthy meals which basically consist of rice / noodles and a protein and a vegetable (like a stir fry type of thing). Now I have to start making him lunch and I'm not sure where to start..."
Read on for advice from the PSP community on snack and meal packing tips for toddlers, big kids, and the whole family!
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Looking to maintain a vegan diet during pregnancy and/or the postpartum period? PSP members on our Vegan & Vegetarian Families Group have advice for all stages of the journey.
Important Message from Park Slope Parents (PSP): Just a reminder, PSP member posts are not checked for accuracy. The content is for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. www.parkslopeparents.com is not intended to, and does not, provide medical advice diagnosis or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice, or delay in seeking it, because of something you have read on the PSP groups or on the www.parkslopeparents.com website. Never rely on information in an e-mail or on our web site in place of seeking professional medical advice.
For more resources geared toward plant-based parents, check out our Plant-Based Resources page. Want to chat with fellow parents about veganism and so much more? Join Park Slope Parents HERE, and if you’re already a member, join the Vegan & Vegetarian Group HERE!
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Concerned about tweens and teens skipping breakfast and not getting enough healthy fuel throughout the day, one of our PSP teen parents asked about healthier snacks, pre packaged or homemade, for teens.
Read on for responses full of recipes, tips, and solidarity from other PSP parents.
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Shopping for the chef in your life? Here are some tools that PSP members love to make slicing, dicing, peeling, and boiling a breeze.
Not yet a member of Park Slope Parents? Join us today to connect with a community who will chop it up with you both in the kitchen and on the playground. Already a member? Go here to join the Cooking Group!
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Stuck in a meal planning rut? The PSP Cooking Group is here to help with quick and healthy recipes that will appeal to kids of all ages.
To connect with the Cooking Group, log into your membership account and go here. Not yet a member of Park Slope Parents? Join us today!
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PSP members have tons of ideas on how to freshen up your child’s lunch box, including peanut butter alternatives if you attend an allergy-safe camp.
Want more? Check out School Lunch and Snack Ideas, which includes recipes sourced by PSP members—and if you’re not yet a member of the community, join PSP today!
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There’s nothing like summer heat to make you lose your appetite. Fortunately, PSP members have you covered with ideas for thoughtful and delicious recipes to make for all of your friends with new summer babies!
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Below are some helpful resources for parents at all stages of the vegan/vegetarian/plant-based journey. For more, Park Slope Parents has a Vegetarian/Vegan group. Join here if you are a Brooklyn parent and want to gain access to other families who are raising their children on a plant-based diet!
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Looking for alternative ideas to sugary cereals and sweets to feed you and the kiddos for breakfast? Here, parents list their favorite morning meals that are easy to prepare. Mix your morning up...
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How to braise delicious roast vegetables.
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delicious recipes you can make with food you would normally toss.
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easy - and yummy - recipe suggestions for busy moms and dads.
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How to make simple syrup for cold and hot beverages... a watermelon Popsicle recipe thrown in there too!
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Some delicious ideas and tips for preparing kale...
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How to peel eggs...
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How to get your kids to eat well at Brooklyn schools.
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Gingersnaps in a snap and other quick baking ideas
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How to can fruit and pickle veggies.
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Suggestions for what to make with veggies from the CSA box.
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A note from the former PSP food writer...
