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...
