Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We Americans love this holiday. But most of the things we associate it with it are . . . not so authentic. My Irish friend told me the first time she ever ate corned beef and…
Highchair Travelers: Pancake Day!
Tomorrow is Pancake Day in England! More officially known as Shrove Tuesday, it’s the last day before Lent starts, it’s also a great day to fill up on creamy, eggy crepes, since they will be off-limits during Lent. So take…
Highchair Travelers: Lentejas
This week our Highchair Travelers visit sunny Spain for some Lentejas, a traditional Spanish lentil soup. Perfect for the cold weather and a delicious example of international “comfort food,” lentejas is also simple to make and kid-friendly. Lentejas can be…
Things I Learned in . . . China: Ayi’s Top 5 Kitchen Tips
Some of the best and most lasting lessons learned overseas are usually about food. Recipes, techniques, and new ideas about what food means and how it interacts with your life can become your favorite “souvenirs” of your time in another…
Highchair Travelers: Kotopita –Greek Chicken and Feta Pie
One of our all time favorite trips was to Greece. The ruins, the beaches, the people, everything was just as we had dreamed. But the part that sticks with us most is the food. The glorious, glorious food. I had…
Highchair Travelers: Beef Chinese Dumplings
Dumplings, called jiaozi (jaow–zuh) are one of the most important parts of a traditional Chinese New Year celebration. Luckily, they are also delicious and easy to make. This recipe is the one we learned from our Ayi (nanny) in China,…
Highchair Travelers: Kid Friendly Sushi
When my Japanese friends offered to teach me to make sushi a few years ago, I was really excited. Not just because I love sushi, but because when most of your family is gluten-free, new lunch options are really, really…
Highchair Travelers: Dia de los Muertos
November 1st is Dia de los Muertos. Celebrated primarily in Mexico and the southwestern United States, The Day of the Dead is a day for remembering and celebrating lost loved ones. (It is emphatically NOT “Mexican Halloween.”) In Mexico, families…
Highchair Travelers: Brazilian Brigadeiro
This week the Highchair Travelers set off for Brazil for some Brigadeiro! Incredibly popular in Brazil, these easy chocolate truffles are a constant at any party or festival. Simple to make and fun for kids, brigadeiro are a delicious first…
Highchair Travelers: Moroccan Chicken and Almond Couscous
Located on the Northwest coast of the African continent, Morocco is known for its music, its gorgeous tiled mosaic work and its food. Since it’s an almost entirely Muslim country, it’s no surprise that Moroccan food is heavily influenced by…