Parent Wisdom

Hidden Valley Ranch Turkey Burgers Recipe

Post by Kimberly Coleman in Expert Advice , Parent Wisdom , Recipes | April, 16

I now have some competition for the best homemade turkey burgers… After attending a Hidden Valley sponsored lunch at Pop Burger, I just had to come home and try a new burger recipe. At the lunch, I tasted the brand new Hidden Valley for Everything Topping & Dip on Pop Burger’s burgers and fries. I really liked the new condiment version of the original salad dressing – it’s thicker and creamier. I also like that it’s a great alternative to ketchup.

Ranch Dressing: Not Just for Kids!

Post by Stefania Pomponi Butler in Expert Advice , Parent Wisdom | April, 16

Check out this luscious concoction (and the very luscious Rookie Heather in the background!). It's a martini made from fresh pressed carrot juice, gin, applejack, and absinthe (yes, potent!) and rimmed with Hidden Valley Ranch powder. (Want to make it? Recipe over at Bonggamom!) It's just one of the items that Lafitte had on its menu during the fundraiser I previously blogged about. (Note: I am compensated for being a member of Hidden Valley Ranch's "Love Your Veggies" Parent Panel.)

Union Pleasant Elementary School Students Enjoy their Harvest

Post by admin in Garden Cassroom , Parent Wisdom | March, 20

The Great Veggie Adventure makes a colorful and crunchy snack! The Students of Union Pleasant Elementary School enjoyed dipping their harvest of Romanesco Broccoli, Orange Party Cauliflower and Purple Rainbow Carrots in Organic Hidden Valley Ranch!

Romanesco Broccoli Grown by Seeds of Education

Post by admin in Garden Cassroom , Parent Wisdom | March, 20

Romanesco Broccoli is a delicious and nutritious veggie with a nutty flavor. Sautéing this unusual veggie in olive oil and garlic we grew in The Giving Garden for the Great Veggie Adventure made a delightful meal. Romanesco is a seasonal item that is available during the fall (September – October) or you could grow some in your garden!

Seeds of Living Education Program

Post by admin in Garden Cassroom , Parent Wisdom | March, 20

The Giving Garden sprouts to life even in the winter. See the carrots and spinach growing underneath the row cover in the Giving Garden. The students built a Wicking Bed in the fall to keep the soil moist and warm beneath the white fabric within the hoop house.

Bountiful Harvest at Waterford Village Elementary School

Post by Water Ford Elementary in Garden Cassroom , Parent Wisdom | March, 20

Our veggie adventure harvest produced the beautiful watermelon radish which we added to our homemade veggie soup that we were able to freeze and serve during the cold Michigan winter days. Kids got a big kick out of the soup and the new cool radishes!

Forest Oak Elementary School

Post by Forest Oak Elementary in Garden Cassroom , Parent Wisdom | March, 19

We have had a wonderful time with our garden and are so happy that the garden area is fenced and we have all our tools in our new shed. We doubled the size of the garden, too and now all grades are able to participate.

Making a Meal: Italian Pork Cutlets, Spinach and Rice

Post by Kimberly Coleman in Parent Wisdom , Recipes | March, 19

Being a part of the Hidden Valley parent panel has been great. I have been learning a lot of practical tips regarding how to get my kids to enjoy vegetables. While that takes a bit of work and thought, one thing is easy…using dressings as marinades for the meats that I prepare on our counter grill. Recently, I was sent their Farmhouse Originals Italian with Herbs Dressing to review. I marinated some thinly cut pork cutlets in the dressing, placed them on my grill for 5 minutes and the meat portion of our meal was done!

Meet Kimberly Coleman

Post by Kimberly Coleman in Parent Wisdom | February, 17

Kimberly lives in NYC (Forest Hills) with her wonderful husband and their two energetic  sons. A graduate of Columbia College, Kimberly worked in research, finance and consumer investment banking for almost a decade before giving birth to her first son. Over the last eight years,  Kimberly has merged her corporate and parenting experiences to create a new career as a parenting writer, speaker and consultant.

Meet Stefania Pomponi Butler

Post by Stefania Pomponi Butler in Parent Wisdom | February, 17

Stefania Pomponi Butler aka CityMama, (http://www.citymama.com) is an award-winning, nationally recognized blogger and social media professional. Named one of Forbes' Ten Mommy 'hood Gurus, Stefania has an extensive background in professional blogging and social media consulting. She one of the founders of Clever Girls Collective, Inc. She was on Disney’s Family.com Parenting Advisory Board, UpTake.com’s Marketing Advisory Board, and currently serves as a member of Graco’s parents advisory group, Graco Nation.