Life in the Mommy Lane by Riche Holmes Grant — Food + Drink
Key Lime-Avocado Mousse Recipe 0
Toddler boss and I were hanging out at Whole Foods during sample time (our favorite time of day) and we came across a lady peddling this key lime-avocado mousse thing, claiming that it tasted just like key lime pie (my fave). Ummm...ok, if you say so. I reluctantly gave it a try subbing the honey for agave nectar and it turns out that she was right...so right. Who knew?! It was soooo good and the best thing about this yummy treat is that it's so good for you too. Packed with good fats, antioxidants and almost 20 different vitamins...- Riche Holmes Grant
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Sick Day Treat: Orange-Pineapple Popsicles Recipe 0
Toddler boss is at home sick with me today, so I decided to cheer her up a bit with these yummy Vitamin C-packed homemade popsicles. She LOVED them; and the best thing is that I kept it simple--just freshly squeezed orange and pineapple juices minus the pulp (courtesy of my Breville juicer) that I poured into my Tovolo twin pop molds. RECOMMENDED AGES: Toddlers 18+ months, although you can serve the diluted juice starting at 12+ months or once your baby has tried both ingredients. Click here to download our easy baby food reference chart to keep...- Riche Holmes Grant
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Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe 0
Whipped cream is one of those things that I can NEVER get enough of! Seriously, I could eat a whole bowl with maybe a strawberry or two on the side…maybe. And homemade whipped cream tastes so much better than the store-bought brands; it’s super easy and I know exactly what’s in it. Just three simple ingredients and three simple steps...that's it. "Funnel Cake Shooter" from my first baby gourmet catering gig RECOMMENDED AGES: 12+ months. Click here to download our easy baby food reference chart to keep track of what foods you can introduce to your baby...- Riche Holmes Grant
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Naan, Mushroom & Sweet Onion Pizza Recipe 0
Toddler boss LOVES pizza and I love coming up with healthy and fun combos that include her faves. I always use naan flatbread for the crust, which I get from Whole Foods Market or Wegmans in packs of 2-4. I prefer whole wheat, although I do sometimes use the traditional or garlic flavors, depending on what's in the combo. This creation is a sumptuous blend of sautéed cremini/oyster/shitake mushrooms and sweet onions with organic mozzarella and homemade ("bambini") sauce. As of this post, I've officially named it "The Lexi" after one my favorite haute mamas-to-be, a gourmet pizza lover and a loyal reader of my blog! RECOMMENDED AGES: 11+ months. Click...- Riche Holmes Grant
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Easy Grilled Lobster Tails with Herb Butter Recipe 0
We celebrated the end of summer with a smorgasbord of our faves on the grill! We're not introducing toddler boss to shellfish until she turns two, so this special treat was just for guests old enough to spell l-o-b-s-t-e-r. Surprisingly, she didn't seem to mind at all...surprisingly.The secret is all in the butter and I adapted this easy recipe by Patrick & Gina Neely via FoodNetwork.com. Note: I've also tried this recipe indoors under the broiler and the results are just as good, if not a tad bit better. RECOMMENDED AGES: 2+. Click here to download our easy baby...- Riche Holmes Grant
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