by Ari Yares | Oct 12, 2021 | The Innovative Dad Blog
With the school year underway, it’s time to talk about the school lunch again. One unanticipated benefit of virtual learning was the reduction of stress around lunch. Generally, the kids had enough time to heat something up in the microwave, make a sandwich, or...
by Ari Yares | Oct 9, 2021 | Menu Planning
Last week, I was worried that our routine was so new that I didn’t know how to plan for it. This week, I’m feeling rushed, even though the week hasn’t even started. The frenetic pace of the school year is here and I’m feeling it. In my head, I...
by Ari Yares | Oct 4, 2021 | Menu Planning
This is a question that I have gotten a lot lately. And they are right. Menu planning seems an odd choice of topics. I’m not a chef or a nutritionist. What could I possibly have to say about this topic? I am, however, a dad and responsible for feeding my family every...
by Ari Yares | Oct 2, 2021 | Menu Planning
We haven’t had a normal week in almost a month. And, to be frank, there really wasn’t anything normal about that week since school was starting. This week marks the kids’ first full week of school and our first full week of work for this school year....
by Ari Yares | Sep 26, 2021 | Menu Planning, The Innovative Dad Blog
Cooking for individuals with specific dietary needs is no joke. I’m not talking about your dislikes of specific foods – those are more preferences (e.g. not liking raw vegetables or toddlers who only eat one color). Rather, I’m referring to medically...
by Ari Yares | Sep 18, 2021 | Menu Planning, The Innovative Dad Blog
The onslaught of fall Jewish holidays continues this week with the start of Sukkot. The exciting part of this holiday is the opportunity to gather with friends in our Sukkah (think non-permanent gazebo). Ironically, these meals were COVID-19 friendly before we knew...
by Ari Yares | Sep 18, 2021 | Menu Planning, Recipes, The Innovative Dad Blog
Our friend Isaac introduced us to this recipe from his Bubbie’s catering business. It’s a simple zucchini broth chock full of nutrition and yumminess. 4-5 lbs. zucchini or yellow summer squash 1 large onion 2-3 carrots 2-3 cups chicken broth or consommé...
by Ari Yares | Sep 12, 2021 | Menu Planning, The Innovative Dad Blog
This is a hard week to plan, prep, and cook for. Shortened weeks for the Jewish holidays compacts the available time. Throwing a fast day (Yom Kippur) into the middle of it makes it even more complicated. While this week is a crunch week due to the Jewish holidays, it...
by Ari Yares | Sep 9, 2021 | The Innovative Dad Blog
The Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur is right around the corner (this year, it starts on the evening of Sept. 15). This solemn day for Jews to focuses on repenting and turning back to a path of kindness and respect. Whether or not you celebrate this holiday, it creates a...
by Ari Yares | Aug 31, 2021 | Menu Planning, The Innovative Dad Blog
The arrival of the Jewish high holidays each fall means lots of cooking. While aspects of the holidays reflect themes of justice and repentance, there is also a theme of joy and happiness at the start of a new year. Menus reflect this desire to start the year off on...
