Like most busy moms I am always looking for new ideas for grab-and-go snacks that are easy, nutritious and well-liked. Below are a few simple recipes that have been vetted […]
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Localicious is a monthly column celebrating food in the North State. If you would like to suggest a food-related business or organization, email us at localicious@northstateparent.com.
Localicious: “What Mom Really Wants” – Mother’s Day Brunch
Macaroni necklaces and sticky kisses. Toys in the bath tub and Legos on the floor from an entire afternoon of fun. Snacks in purses where cute, thin wallets use to […]
Localicious: Birthday On The Farm!
As we welcome spring and roll out our April birthday-themed issue, I couldn’t help but think of outdoor adventures for the Localicious column. While bounce houses are nice, they weren’t […]
Tried & True: Great Date Spots For You And Your Child
What starts as a simple venture to have a family can escape quickly as days turn to years. Hours once spent gazing at your newborn’s eyes are replaced with loads […]
Localicious: Breakfast Cookies
One of my absolute favorite baby, toddler and family cookbooks is Nourished Beginnings by Renee Kohley. She has created brilliantly simple whole food recipes that work well with busy schedules […]
Localicious – Hot Tea: The Earthy Remedy
While Christmas is gone, winter has just begun. The weather is chilly, and little noses are turning red in the morning wait for the bus. Moms are reminding their children […]
Localicious: The Tradition of Giving
Growing up I lived three houses down from my best friend. During the holidays we would get together with our moms and make either a craft or treats for each […]
Localicious: Food That Bonds The Family Together – Bringing Back Dinner Table Discussion
Sitting down to a home-cooked meal prepared by Mom sounds more fantasy than reality these days. Imagine the ham just out of the oven and the potatoes seasoned to perfection, […]
Localicious: Hillside Poms
One of my fondest memories of childhood is spending hours with my cousins picking pomegranates from our grandmother’s tree and tirelessly working the sweet seeds free with stains and smiles […]
Localicious: Snack Attack – Calming After-School Cravings
School’s back and so are after-school appetites. Finding creative snacks that keep kids full until dinnertime can be a trick. Fortunately, northern California offers a wide variety of local products […]
Localicious: It’s Hot Outside! Cool Down with an Exquisite Icy Treat
When summer temps soar, nothing cools like a frosty treat. Homemade fresh fruit popsicles are divine, and there are plenty of dine-out options too—some familiar, others more exotic. Sundaes steeped […]
Localicious: Fit Feasting Without the Fuss – How 3 North State Women Make Healthy Eating Easy For Busy Families
In a society ruled by the clock, Liza Wood, Michelle Cave and Jena Trzaskalski oppose the dichotomy of fast-and-easy food versus hearty-and-healthy meals. These creative, entrepreneurial women have instead found […]
