Author Archives: Kristen

Fade out, Steve Jobs

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Kristen

At my summer camp, people “fade in” when you arrive at camp and “fade out” when you leave. Honored guests are sometimes introduced to the camp, but overall, people come and go very quietly, without fuss and fanfare. I’ve always … Continue reading →

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Real Food Pledge: Day 4

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Kristen

Completing four days of the 10-day Real Food Pledge feels like we’re really going to succeed! Breakfast was our usual oatmeal with apples or bananas and cinnamon. Lunch was left-overs (finally!) I’m so glad that Patrick enjoys vegetables: I finished … Continue reading →

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Real Food Pledge: Day 3

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Kristen

Patrick goes to preschool 2 mornings a week, and I pack his lunch. He also has a morning snack, provided by a different parent each day. I assumed that his snack would not be Real Food, but I did not … Continue reading →

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Real Food Pledge: Day 2

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Kristen

We started “day 2” of the 10-day Real Food Pledge with oatmeal. Patrick already eats oatmeal for breakfast most days. We like to make the “old fashioned” oats in a 1-to-1 oats to milk ratio, microwaved for one minute. We add … Continue reading →

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Bev Balhoff’s Easy Red Beans

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Kristen

My mother-in-law told me an easy recipe for making red beans, and we’ve cooked this recipe several times (even before the Real Food Pledge). You throw everything in the pot and cook it half a day. You don’t even have … Continue reading →

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Real Food Pledge: Day 1

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Kristen

Last night we shared a delicious chocolate chess pie and ice cream with friends. That was the last refined sugar we’ll eat for a while. Today was our first day of the 10-day Real Food Pledge, and I’m happy to … Continue reading →

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Reluctant spouse? Not here.

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Kristen

Although my husband and I have watched Food Inc. together and talked about nutrition, I was the one who read several books, found the 100 Days of Real Food blog, and suggested we try the 10-day Pledge. We’ve been shopping … Continue reading →

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Pantry: before and after

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Kristen

I cleaned out our pantry today in preparation for taking the 10-day Real Food Pledge soon. I am pretty familiar with all of the rules, but most of the food that I eliminated was due to one of two things: … Continue reading →

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Real food. Who’s in?

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Kristen

Several friends have heard me promoting the 10-day Real Food Pledge we’re starting this weekend as a family. Several of you have decided to “take the challenge” with us and give it a try with your families. Your interest has … Continue reading →

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Learning about “Real Food”

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Kristen

I’ve been learning more about food and thinking carefully about the meals I serve my family. Everything I read about good farming practices reminds me of the working farm and fields of crops at my summer camp. Campers who go … Continue reading →

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