A perfectly spiced apple pie with a tangy bite that entirely complements the apples. And the surprise? I added some summer squash. … and you, nor anyone else, will ever know the difference. A great way to get those vegetables into your child’s system without any knowledge. Notice the minimal amount of sugar in the […]

Serving a couple of vegetables every night at dinner is a great strategy for families with picky eaters. Offering young kids a choice (“Would you like green beans or parsnips or both tonight?”) gives them a small but important sense of efficacy, while also helping to demystify ingredients that are served (non-threateningly) at the table. […]

Sir William Osler, a Canadian physician and co-founder of Johns Hopkins Hospital, said, “Shut out all of your past except that which will help you weather your tomorrows.” That is fine if what you need now did happen in your past, so you can draw on that experience. A tougher problem to solve occurs when […]