felted fruits and veggies

So Ms. Megan taught me how to felt. I was pretty excited and decided to felt a gift of fruits and veggies in a handmade wooden bowl from Clay & Cotton. Trey made one of the blueberries and stated that it was quite therapeutic. Yes, jabbing a long barbed needle into something definitely has an effect on the soul. They aren't so perfect, but they are pretty cute.

Lunch, oh lunch...

I just had a parent ask me about packing healthier lunches. Even though I am not a parent I have to pack my lunch every day and watch several children either "poo-poo" their lunches or gobble them right up. There is definitely an art to lunch making. My mom used a cookie cutter to make everything appear more delicious. And a little note. That was until the age of 10 when I had to start making my own lunch. My brother never had to make his own lunch and he is a sophomore in college right now. I'm never going to let my mama live that one down. Anyway, I am posting several links below. Getting the child involved is definitely a good idea and a cookie cutter goes a long way!

Edible School Yard (Alice Waters)

The Renegade Lunch Lady

Laptop Lunches

Leftovers are always a good option as well. And variety...

I want this book...

I love Michael Pollan's take on food and eating. I've read all his books; I love them all. If only I could be Alice Waters and have all that beautiful food and ability to create yummy-ness at the tip of my fingers. Culinary School, anyone?

*Although I linked the book to Amazon, please support your local bookstore.