Who doesn't remember that joyful feeling we experienced as a child opening a fresh Twinkie, finishing off a circus train shaped box of animal crackers or licking your fingers to get the last little bits in a bag of Corn Nuts. Those special snacks always inspire a nostalgic feeling for days past, and, unfortunately, remind us of how lacking in nutrition our treats really were. . . . more »

How many parents have tried every trick in the book to get their kids to eat healthy? How much harder does it get to find kid-approved meals when a child has special dietary needs or restrictions? If you’re about to give up on trying to force feed your child broccoli, take a look at Eat Like a Dinosaur a new recipe and guidebook for gluten-free . . . more »

The snap of the can or twist of the lid followed by the delightful hiss and bubble of the cool liquid inside: who doesn't enjoy a nice soda every now and again? According to a July Gallup poll , 48% of Americans drink at least one glass of soda a day. And since most sodas are loaded with sugar, this habit can get very costly, . . . more »

We all want our kids to be lifelong healthy eaters, right? Well what better way to introduce them to local, fresh foods and give them a taste of all the delicious produce we grow in the valley than by making a family trip to the Farmers’ Market? The California Farmers’ Markets Association has a list of all the markets in the area, as well as . . . more »