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Welcome to Comfort Food, a short-run podcast about food and the people who share it. Join Nathan Cachiaras as he talks with guests about food, faith, and everything in-between. New episodes every week for nine weeks.

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    • Sep 10, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 96 EPISODES


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    87. In Which We Take A Hiatus (And Talk Back To School Mental Load)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 32:27


    We're starting this episode with a sad announcement: We're taking another hiatus. (Thanks to COVID, remote schooling, 2020 in general...) But before we go, we're downloading all of our thoughts about the mental load of back to school season — especially this year, when many kids (like Amy's!) are still stuck at home, and others (like Virginia's!) are going to school in tents.  We also discuss:  Our favorite lunchbox. Amy's exhaustive insulated lunchbag research.  And even more exhaustive idea lists for daycare lunches, kindergarten lunches, and disposable lunch gear.  Oh and the super cool sandwich sealer!  In less good news, we mentioned programs like Pandemic EBT, which at recording time, we thought would be re-authorized, but as of writing these show notes, has not, with dire consequences. So, you know, Vote Biden.  Find us @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood on social media or email comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com.   FEEDING YOUR FAMILY, THE COMFORT FOOD WAY Our new e-book takes you through 8 concepts that will form the foundation of your understanding of how to feed kids and give you a firm starting point for improving mealtimes in your house. We’re here to reassure and inspire. We’re here to remind you that you’re doing a good job. We’re here to let you know that you’re not alone in the daily challenge of feeding your family. We’re here to help. Get your copy of Feeding Your Family The Comfort Food Way here. 

    86. Violet and Beatrix: An Ode to Pesto Pasta

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 12:38


    We've decided to embrace the lack of childcare and bring the kids on the podcast! This week, almost-7-year-old Violet and 2-year-old Beatrix join Virginia to talk about their favorite foods, least favorite foods, and then a lot about butterflies and poop. You're welcome.  Find us @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood on social media or email comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com.   FEEDING YOUR FAMILY, THE COMFORT FOOD WAY Our new e-book takes you through 8 concepts that will form the foundation of your understanding of how to feed kids and give you a firm starting point for improving mealtimes in your house. We’re here to reassure and inspire. We’re here to remind you that you’re doing a good job. We’re here to let you know that you’re not alone in the daily challenge of feeding your family. We’re here to help. Get your copy of Feeding Your Family The Comfort Food Way here. 

    85. What To Do When Kids Talk About Dieting

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 38:53


    This week, we're talking about some recent food/parenting fails in our own homes — as well as getting into what to do when kids talk about "needing to diet." (Gah!)  Resources for this episode:  Jennifer Berry's Thrive By Spectrum Pediatrics Love Me, Feed Me by Katja Rowell, MD Virginia's NYT story on the Weight Watchers app for kids. Why Kids Don't Need to Diet   Ellyn Satter's Your Child's Weight: Helping Without Harming   Free Girls Body Image ebook   The Problem With Poodle Science video The Full Bloom Podcast Find us @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood on social media or email comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com.   FEEDING YOUR FAMILY, THE COMFORT FOOD WAY Our new e-book takes you through 8 concepts that will form the foundation of your understanding of how to feed kids and give you a firm starting point for improving mealtimes in your house. We’re here to reassure and inspire. We’re here to remind you that you’re doing a good job. We’re here to let you know that you’re not alone in the daily challenge of feeding your family. We’re here to help. Get your copy of Feeding Your Family The Comfort Food Way here. 

    84. Linden and Cantaloupe Heaven

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 14:06


    We've decided to embrace the lack of childcare and bring the kids on the podcast! This week, 8 year yold Linden joins Amy to talk about her favorite foods, least favorite foods, and all her best tips for parents trying to encourage kids to try new foods.  Find us @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood on social media or email comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com.   FEEDING YOUR FAMILY, THE COMFORT FOOD WAY Our new e-book takes you through 8 concepts that will form the foundation of your understanding of how to feed kids and give you a firm starting point for improving mealtimes in your house. We’re here to reassure and inspire. We’re here to remind you that you’re doing a good job. We’re here to let you know that you’re not alone in the daily challenge of feeding your family. We’re here to help. Get your copy of Feeding Your Family The Comfort Food Way here. 

    83. All the Anxiety, Sad Eating and Food Overwhelm

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 34:21


    We are just OVER food right now. So this week, join us to commiserate about how often children need to be fed, but why they don't like the snacks you bought, how boring it is to keep making dinner and what to do about feeding yourself right now, because we're betting it's been a minute since you did that first.  This episode includes shout-outs to the wisdom of Dr. Rachel Millner, Dr. Katja Rowell and Nicki Sizemore of From Scratch Fast.   Find us @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood on social media or email comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com.   FEEDING YOUR FAMILY, THE COMFORT FOOD WAY Our new e-book takes you through 8 concepts that will form the foundation of your understanding of how to feed kids and give you a firm starting point for improving mealtimes in your house. We’re here to reassure and inspire. We’re here to remind you that you’re doing a good job. We’re here to let you know that you’re not alone in the daily challenge of feeding your family. We’re here to help. Get your copy of Feeding Your Family The Comfort Food Way here. 

    82. Amy and Virginia, Reunited! (And it feels so good)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 34:23


    Our quarantine schedules and the stars have finally aligned and we're back to (mostly) recording together! This week we're just catching up on all things in our #pandemicparenting and food lives. (Yes, we're agonizing over school.) Plus an update on episode 80, with some thoughts on the role weight tracking can play in eating disorder prevention and recovery, from educator, parent coach and HAES advocate, Oona Hanson.  Find us @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood on social media or email comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com.   FEEDING YOUR FAMILY, THE COMFORT FOOD WAY Our new e-book takes you through 8 concepts that will form the foundation of your understanding of how to feed kids and give you a firm starting point for improving mealtimes in your house. We’re here to reassure and inspire. We’re here to remind you that you’re doing a good job. We’re here to let you know that you’re not alone in the daily challenge of feeding your family. We’re here to help. Get your copy of Feeding Your Family The Comfort Food Way here. 

    81. What Amy Ate For Dinner Last Week (Because Kitchen Burnout Is So Real Right Now)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 21:54


    Amy shares a week's worth of real life dinners to (hopefully!) share a little cooking inspiration during these days when meal prepping and making can feel somewhat endless. She talks about meals from a recent week that included Homemade Pizza, Shrimp and Broccoli Pasta, Bean and Cheese Quesadillas, BBQ Baked Chicken and Rice, Burgers and Alexia Sweet Potato Fries (also known as why would you make homemade fries when these frozen ones are so good!) and more. Amy also shared one tip that helps her break out of a cooking rut and feed herself first.   Find us @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood on social media or email comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com.   FEEDING YOUR FAMILY, THE COMFORT FOOD WAY Our new e-book takes you through 8 concepts that will form the foundation of your understanding of how to feed kids and give you a firm starting point for improving mealtimes in your house. We’re here to reassure and inspire. We’re here to remind you that you’re doing a good job. We’re here to let you know that you’re not alone in the daily challenge of feeding your family. We’re here to help. Get your copy of Feeding Your Family The Comfort Food Way here.       

    80. What If Doctors Stopped Weighing You (and Your Kids)?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 26:25


    For this week's mini, Virginia is chatting about the process of reporting her new feature for Scientific American: What If Doctors Stopped Prescribing Weight Loss?  We're getting into what the science really tells us about weight and health, the harm caused by weighing patients as a default medical practice, and what to do at the pediatrician's office.  Here's a letter you can use to explain your decision to skip the weigh-in at your doctor's office.  And here's a letter you can use to explain your decision to skip weight talk at your pediatrician's office.  (Both via Anna Lutz, RD, who joined us for episode 44 on why kids don't need to diet!) And here's The Racist Roots of Fighting Obesity by Lindo Bacon and Sabrina Strings, which ran alongside my story in Scientific American.  Find us @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood on social media or email comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com.   FEEDING YOUR FAMILY, THE COMFORT FOOD WAY Our new e-book takes you through 8 concepts that will form the foundation of your understanding of how to feed kids and give you a firm starting point for improving mealtimes in your house. We’re here to reassure and inspire. We’re here to remind you that you’re doing a good job. We’re here to let you know that you’re not alone in the daily challenge of feeding your family. We’re here to help. Get your copy of Feeding Your Family The Comfort Food Way here.   

    79. Why Amy Doesn't Ban Goldfish Crackers Anymore

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 17:34


    This week, Amy shares her evolution on how she feeds her own kids —from waging war on Goldfish crackers and packing "better" food for her first kiddo to bring to daycare (where lunch was provided) to her current kitchen where Goldfish and applesauce pouches live happily next to bananas and homemade snacks. She's still pretty OCD about cooking (it is her job after all!), but coming to terms with exactly what we can and cannot control about how our kids eat — and why banning favorite snacks always backfires — has been key to happier family meals.    Find us @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood on social media or email comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com.   FEEDING YOUR FAMILY, THE COMFORT FOOD WAY Our new e-book takes you through 8 concepts that will form the foundation of your understanding of how to feed kids and give you a firm starting point for improving mealtimes in your house. We’re here to reassure and inspire. We’re here to remind you that you’re doing a good job. We’re here to let you know that you’re not alone in the daily challenge of feeding your family. We’re here to help. Get your copy of Feeding Your Family The Comfort Food Way here.   

    78. Diversifying the Stories We Tell About Food (Mini Episode with Virginia)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 20:52


    For this week's mini episode, Virginia shares some of our favorite Black voices in the food world, especially in the "feeding kids" space, which is not nearly diverse enough. Here's the list if you'd like to explore, follow and support their work:  Jessica Jones and Wendy Lopez of the Food Heaven blog and podcast. (Check out Jessica's episode of Comfort Food here.) Jessica Wilson, MS, RD Christyna Johnson, RD, of Encouraging Dietitian. Shana Minei Spence, RDN, of The Nutrition Tea. Deanna Belleny Lewis MPH, RDN, on Instagram @deanna.rdn and @diversifydietetics.  Veronica Garnett, RD SLPs Of Color on Instagram and their podcast.  Simone of @ZaynesPlate Nia of @thefriendineverwanted. For more on racism and diet culture, be sure to read Fearing The Black Body by Sabrina Strings.  Find us @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood on social media or email comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com.   FEEDING YOUR FAMILY, THE COMFORT FOOD WAY Our new e-book takes you through 8 concepts that will form the foundation of your understanding of how to feed kids and give you a firm starting point for improving mealtimes in your house. We’re here to reassure and inspire. We’re here to remind you that you’re doing a good job. We’re here to let you know that you’re not alone in the daily challenge of feeding your family. We’re here to help. Get your copy of Feeding Your Family The Comfort Food Way here. 

    77. A Life (And Weaning) Update From Amy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 18:21


    NOTE: We recorded this episode before the murder of George Floyd and subsequent protests, so you won't hear that discussed here. We are committed to doing the work of anti-racism and you will hear more about that in upcoming episodes. Thank you to everyone protesting right now. Stay safe.    Life looks a little different for our families right now, but we're excited to be sharing quick episodes for your summer listening pleasure. This week, Amy shares an update on what life looks like in her house and talks through the process of weaning her one year old—and how doing so has made a dramatic impact on his food intake. She also talks through how to reduce guilt around dessert in a listener question segment.   Helpful links: Episode 37: How the Heck to Start Milk Weaning How to Wean a Toddler Episode 29: Intuitive Eating 101 Feeding Your Family: Sanity Saving Feeding Techniques for Happy Meals and Body Positive Kids   Find us @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood on social media or email comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com.   FEEDING YOUR FAMILY, THE COMFORT FOOD WAY Our new e-book takes you through 8 concepts that will form the foundation of your understanding of how to feed kids and give you a firm starting point for improving mealtimes in your house. We’re here to reassure and inspire. We’re here to remind you that you’re doing a good job. We’re here to let you know that you’re not alone in the daily challenge of feeding your family. We’re here to help. Get your copy of Feeding Your Family The Comfort Food Way here. 

    76. On Loving The Body You Have (Rebroadcast)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 51:05


    We're on pandemic hiatus, but rebroadcasting some of our favorite episodes — that seem super useful right now!  We know that motherhood (and just... life) can dramatically change how you feel about your body, whether you’re newly postpartum or several years in. Today we’re talking through some strategies to help you feel more body-positive and comfortable in your skin — no weight loss required (or even encouraged!). Find us @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood on social media or email comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com. And you can read the show notes for this episode here. Sponsor Spotlight: Bumkins Baby Mealtime solutions like Silicone Grip Dishes that suction to the table, utensils that promote self-feeding, and more available now on their Amazon storefront!  FEEDING YOUR FAMILY, THE COMFORT FOOD WAY Our new e-book takes you through 8 concepts that will form the foundation of your understanding of how to feed kids and give you a firm starting point for improving mealtimes in your house. We’re here to reassure and inspire. We’re here to remind you that you’re doing a good job. We’re here to let you know that you’re not alone in the daily challenge of feeding your family. We’re here to help. Get your copy of Feeding Your Family The Comfort Food Way here.   

    75. Dinner Is In Your Pantry, with Nicki Sizemore of From Scratch Fast (Rebroadcast)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 45:02


    We're on pandemic hiatus, but rebroadcasting some of our favorite episodes — that seem super useful right now!  Dinner. It has to happen every night, no matter whether you meal planned, or are now staring down some hard 5pm truths about the state of your fridge. We asked Nicki Sizemore, of From Scratch Fast, to share some family-tested ideas for quick, easy dinners that you can make more or less out of thin air.  Send us your dinner questions! Find us @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood on social media or email comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com. And you can read the show notes for this episode here. Sponsor Spotlight: Bumkins Baby Mealtime solutions like Silicone Grip Dishes that suction to the table, utensils that promote self-feeding, and more available now on their Amazon storefront!  FEEDING YOUR FAMILY, THE COMFORT FOOD WAY Our new e-book takes you through 8 concepts that will form the foundation of your understanding of how to feed kids and give you a firm starting point for improving mealtimes in your house. We’re here to reassure and inspire. We’re here to remind you that you’re doing a good job. We’re here to let you know that you’re not alone in the daily challenge of feeding your family. We’re here to help. Get your copy of Feeding Your Family The Comfort Food Way here. 

    74. The Mental Load of Staying Home (Rebroadcast)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 45:44


    We're on pandemic hiatus, but rebroadcasting some of our favorite episodes — that seem super useful right now!  Why do most men do so little at home — and especially in the kitchen? Why are women (still!) doing so much? Darcy Lockman, author of All the Rage: Mothers, Fathers and the Myth of Equal Partnership is on the podcast this week to talk about why mental load tasks like grocery list making and meal planning and prepping are still especially gendered — and what we can do, to find a better balance. Send us your mental load questions! Find us @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood on social media or email comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com. And you can read the show notes for this episode here. Sponsor Spotlight: Bumkins Baby Mealtime solutions like Silicone Grip Dishes that suction to the table, utensils that promote self-feeding, and more available now on their Amazon storefront!  FEEDING YOUR FAMILY, THE COMFORT FOOD WAY Our new e-book takes you through 8 concepts that will form the foundation of your understanding of how to feed kids and give you a firm starting point for improving mealtimes in your house. We’re here to reassure and inspire. We’re here to remind you that you’re doing a good job. We’re here to let you know that you’re not alone in the daily challenge of feeding your family. We’re here to help. Get your copy of Feeding Your Family The Comfort Food Way here.   

    73. When the Kids Just Don't Eat (Rebroadcast)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 37:35


    We're on pandemic hiatus, but rebroadcasting some of our favorite episodes — that seem super useful right now!  There are lots of meals (especially dinner!) that kids just don't eat. And this can be frustrating and even alarming for parents—but most often, it's completely normal. We're chatting with Jennifer Berry, OT, a feeding therapist and owner of Thrive By Spectrum Pediatrics, about what can help and what might be making the situation worse.  Send us your family food questions! @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood on social media or email comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com. And you can read the show notes for this episode here. Sponsor Spotlight: Bumkins Baby Mealtime solutions like Silicone Grip Dishes that suction to the table, utensils that promote self-feeding, and more available now on their Amazon storefront!  FEEDING YOUR FAMILY, THE COMFORT FOOD WAY Our new e-book takes you through 8 concepts that will form the foundation of your understanding of how to feed kids and give you a firm starting point for improving mealtimes in your house. We’re here to reassure and inspire. We’re here to remind you that you’re doing a good job. We’re here to let you know that you’re not alone in the daily challenge of feeding your family. We’re here to help. Get your copy of Feeding Your Family The Comfort Food Way here.   

    72. Surviving. No Pressure To Be Thriving.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 42:37


    This week, we've got another report on how we're working, parenting and feeding our families and ourselves while in the isolation trenches. We're talking about ideas for making the same old kid meals a little more fun right now, Virginia's new Meal Prep for Lazy People strategy and the rising problem of food insecurity and what we can all do to help.  Send questions and comments to comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com or find us on social: @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood. And visit our show notes at comfortfoodpodcast.com for all the links discussed in this episode.  FEEDING YOUR FAMILY, THE COMFORT FOOD WAY Our new e-book takes you through 8 concepts that will form the foundation of your understanding of how to feed kids and give you a firm starting point for improving mealtimes in your house. We’re here to reassure and inspire. We’re here to remind you that you’re doing a good job. We’re here to let you know that you’re not alone in the daily challenge of feeding your family. We’re here to help. Get your copy of Feeding Your Family The Comfort Food Way here.  TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY We want to know more about you, and what you think of Comfort Food. Please take our quick and easy survey so we can keep making this podcast better and better. Thanks so much!   

    Comfort Food #9 - Dee Rae

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 38:57


    Welcome to Comfort Food, a podcast about food and the people who share it. In this final episode, Nathan Cachiaras interviews Dee Rae about exploring new ways of preparing food and cooking for large groups of people--including Two4Two!

    71. Grocery Tips and Easy Meals for Isolation Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 43:58


    We're talking through the logistics of stretching between grocery store trips, cooking from your pantry, and figuring out how to feel good about what you're eating when family meals look a lot different than usual. Plus Virginia's biggest pantry dinner successes and fails.  Send questions and comments to comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com or find us on social: @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood. And visit our show notes at comfortfoodpodcast.com for all the links discussed in this episode.  FEEDING YOUR FAMILY, THE COMFORT FOOD WAY Our new e-book takes you through 8 concepts that will form the foundation of your understanding of how to feed kids and give you a firm starting point for improving mealtimes in your house. We’re here to reassure and inspire. We’re here to remind you that you’re doing a good job. We’re here to let you know that you’re not alone in the daily challenge of feeding your family. We’re here to help. Get your copy of Feeding Your Family The Comfort Food Way here.  TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY We want to know more about you, and what you think of Comfort Food. Please take our quick and easy survey so we can keep making this podcast better and better. Thanks so much! 

    Comfort Food #8 - Heather Hoover

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 48:08


    Welcome to Comfort Food, a podcast about food and the people who share it. In this episode, Nathan Cachiaras interviews Dr. Heather Hoover about the intersection of food, farming, poetry, faith, and more.

    70. Why You Can't Eff Up Your Kids (Even Now!) with Lindsay Powers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 36:25


    We recorded this one pre-pandemic, but it couldn't be more timely. Lindsay Powers, founder of the #NoShameParenting movement, mom of two, and author of You Can't F*ck Up Your Kids, joins us to talk about why performative parenting and pressure are the enemy, not your kid's tablet. We also cover how to take the stress out of  how you're feeding your kids, from breastfeeding to family dinner.  Send questions and comments to comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com or find us on social: @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood. And visit our show notes at comfortfoodpodcast.com for all the links discussed in this episode.  FEEDING YOUR FAMILY, THE COMFORT FOOD WAY Our new e-book takes you through 8 concepts that will form the foundation of your understanding of how to feed kids and give you a firm starting point for improving mealtimes in your house. We’re here to reassure and inspire. We’re here to remind you that you’re doing a good job. We’re here to let you know that you’re not alone in the daily challenge of feeding your family. We’re here to help. Get your copy of Feeding Your Family The Comfort Food Way here.  TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY We want to know more about you, and what you think of Comfort Food. Please take our quick and easy survey so we can keep making this podcast better and better. Thanks so much! 

    Comfort Food #7 - Paul Blowers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 37:41


    Welcome to Comfort Food, a podcast about food and the people who share it. In this episode, Nathan Cachiaras interviews Paul Blowers about the most important meal Christians have shared through the centuries: The Eucharist.

    69. The Mental Load of Staying Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 44:16


    Managing home school schedules, balancing work from home with a total lack of childcare, grocery store stress — parents are navigating a million new mental load challenges right now, and moms, not surprisingly, are carrying the bigger burden. This week we're talking about the schedules we've come up with to (sort of) keep work and school on track in our own families, how we're preserving an equal division of domestic responsibilities with our spouses, and why Virginia is deleting the gym teacher's emails and you can too.  Send your COVID food and mental load-related questions and struggles to comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com or find us on social: @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood. And visit our show notes at comfortfoodpodcast.com for all the links discussed in this episode.  FEEDING YOUR FAMILY, THE COMFORT FOOD WAY Our new e-book takes you through 8 concepts that will form the foundation of your understanding of how to feed kids and give you a firm starting point for improving mealtimes in your house. We’re here to reassure and inspire. We’re here to remind you that you’re doing a good job. We’re here to let you know that you’re not alone in the daily challenge of feeding your family. We’re here to help. Get your copy of Feeding Your Family The Comfort Food Way here.  TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY We want to know more about you, and what you think of Comfort Food. Please take our quick and easy survey so we can keep making this podcast better and better. Thanks so much! 

    Comfort Food #6 - The Lundholms

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 39:04


    Welcome to Comfort Food, a podcast about food and the people who share it. In this episode, Nathan Cachiaras interviews Ian, Kristy, Emma, and Gavin Lundholm about creating beautiful food and finding community around the table.

    68. Pandemic Food Fears: Picky Eating, Food Safety, Food Access and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 45:31


    Greetings from our bunkers! We put together this very special episode to talk through all of your anxieties about feeding your family—and feeding yourself—during these long weeks of isolation life. Amy and Virginia chat about grocery shopping strategies, why it's okay for the kids to eat all the mac and cheese right now, and how we can all lower the bar to reduce stress during this difficult time.  Send your COVID food-related questions and struggles to comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com or find us on social: @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood. And visit our show notes at comfortfoodpodcast.com for all the links discussed in this episode.  FEEDING YOUR FAMILY, THE COMFORT FOOD WAY Our new e-book takes you through 8 concepts that will form the foundation of your understanding of how to feed kids and give you a firm starting point for improving mealtimes in your house. We’re here to reassure and inspire. We’re here to remind you that you’re doing a good job. We’re here to let you know that you’re not alone in the daily challenge of feeding your family. We’re here to help. Get your copy of Feeding Your Family The Comfort Food Way here.  TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY We want to know more about you, and what you think of Comfort Food. Please take our quick and easy survey so we can keep making this podcast better and better. Thanks so much!   

    Comfort Food #5 - Michelle Watts and Holly Ragle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 38:07


    Welcome to Comfort Food, a podcast about food and the people who share it. In this episode, Nathan Cachiaras interviews Michelle Watts and Holly Ragle from One Acre Cafe in Johnson City about creating good food for everyone in the community, regardless of income.

    67. How To Make Veggies Kids Will Actually Like

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 41:32


    NOTE: This episode was recorded before the United States coronavirus outbreak, so you won't hear any discussion of our current state of affairs. We hope it provides some much-needed distraction! Sending love and hope you're staying well and staying home.  Helping the kids eat their veggies can feel like a fruitless task—it can be so hard and they’re often just not interested in food groups other than carbs and cheese. (We get it! We love carbs and cheese!) But there are some fun strategies you can use that won’t have you in the kitchen cutting carrots into flowers or arranging their lunch into rainbows. We're chatting with Ilene Godofsky Moreno, of The Colorful Kitchen for her best tips.  FEEDING YOUR FAMILY, THE COMFORT FOOD WAY Our new e-book takes you through 8 concepts that will form the foundation of your understanding of how to feed kids and give you a firm starting point for improving mealtimes in your house. We’re here to reassure and inspire. We’re here to remind you that you’re doing a good job. We’re here to let you know that you’re not alone in the daily challenge of feeding your family. We’re here to help. Get your copy of Feeding Your Family The Comfort Food Way here.  TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY We want to know more about you, and what you think of Comfort Food. Please take our quick and easy survey so we can keep making this podcast better and better. Thanks so much!  Visit our show notes at comfortfoodpodcast.com for all the links and recipes discussed in this episode. Send questions to comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com or find us on social: @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood.  

    Comfort Food #4 - Mary Collins

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 27:09


    Welcome to Comfort Food, a podcast about food and the people who share it. In this episode, Nathan Cachiaras interviews Mary Collins about growing up on a farm, serving lunch to people in need, and everything in between.

    Comfort Food #3 - Mike & Linda Sweeney

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 36:58


    Welcome to Comfort Food, a podcast about food and the people who share it. In this episode, Nathan Cachiaras interviews Mike and Linda Sweeney about life on the mission field, eating gluten-free, and setting an inclusive table.

    Comfort Food #2 - John Golden

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 25:27


    Welcome to Comfort Food, a podcast about food and the people who share it. In this episode, Nathan Cachiaras interviews the venerable John Golden about pie, family, and life as a pâtissier.

    66. Mom Body Love At Every Size, With Jen McClellan of Plus Mommy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 43:35


    Mom body image is, for better or worse, a fairly universal struggle. But if you’re a mom in a larger body, there can be a lot of added layers to navigate. Today we’re chatting with Jen McLellan, author, speaker and creator of Plus Size Birth and the Plus Mommy Blog and Plus Mommy Podcast about how she helps plus size moms navigate birth, body love and motherhood.  FEEDING YOUR FAMILY, THE COMFORT FOOD WAY Our new e-book takes you through 8 concepts that will form the foundation of your understanding of how to feed kids and give you a firm starting point for improving mealtimes in your house. We’re here to reassure and inspire. We’re here to remind you that you’re doing a good job. We’re here to let you know that you’re not alone in the daily challenge of feeding your family. We’re here to help. Get your copy of Feeding Your Family The Comfort Food Way here.  TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY We want to know more about you, and what you think of Comfort Food. Please take our quick and easy survey so we can keep making this podcast better and better. Thanks so much!  Visit our show notes at comfortfoodpodcast.com for all the links and recipes discussed in this episode. Send questions to comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com or find us on social: @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood.

    65. When Food Restriction Sneaks In

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 36:51


    Even if you think you're not "dieting," much less trying to restrict your kids' eating habits, we've found that a restriction mindset (especially around certain foods) can sneak in all too easily. We'll talk about how to spot the underlying restriction in food rules, portion sizes and the assumptions and anxieties we all carry around certain food groups. We'll also explain why it's so important to keep an eye on our restrictive tendencies—and how to let them go, in order to raise kids with a healthy relationship to food.  TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY! We want to know more about you, and what you think of Comfort Food. Please take our quick and easy survey so we can keep making this podcast better and better. Thanks so much!  Visit our show notes at comfortfoodpodcast.com for all the links and recipes discussed in this episode. Send questions to comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com or find us on social: @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood.  

    64. The Truth About Emotional Eating

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 30:20


    As you might guess from our podcast name, we’re firm believers in the comforting power of food. But diet culture gives “emotional eating” a bad rap, and convinces us that anytime we eat because we’re sad, happy, tired, etc that we must be doing something “wrong.” Today we’re sorting through some common myths about emotional eating, and exploring the fundamental importance of “comfort food” for our kids, and for ourselves.  TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY! We want to know more about you, and what you think of Comfort Food. Please take our quick and easy survey so we can keep making this podcast better and better. Thanks so much!  Visit our show notes at comfortfoodpodcast.com for all the links and recipes discussed in this episode. Send questions to comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com or find us on social: @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood.

    Comfort Food #1 - Roy & Linda Doan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2020 30:00


    Welcome to Comfort Food, a podcast about food and the people who share it. In this inaugural episode, Nathan Cachiaras and Brandon Waite interview Roy and Linda Doan about life on a farm, scruffy hospitality, and the science and ethics of raising grass-fed beef.

    63. Balancing the Mental Load and Me Time with Rachel Bertsche

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 39:52


    Losing yourself in parenthood is such a common struggle, especially for moms, because the sheer logistics of caring, feeding, and scheduling our kids lives can be completely time consuming. But staying in touch with ourselves and the things we love (including watching trashy TV, connecting with our partners and eating food other than our kids' sandwich crusts) is vital to our happiness. This week we're chatting with Rachel Bertsche, author of The Kids Are In Bed, about how to find—and own!— your pockets of indulgence.  TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY! We want to know more about you, and what you think of Comfort Food. Please take our quick and easy survey so we can keep making this podcast better and better. Thanks so much!  Visit our show notes at comfortfoodpodcast.com for all the links and recipes discussed in this episode. Send questions to comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com or find us on social: @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood.

    62. How Do You Balance Social Responsibility and Intuitive Eating?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 42:08


    We often hear from listeners who are vegans, vegetarians, or just want to eat more sustainably — but aren’t sure how to balance those goals with wanting to practice intuitive eating and avoid diets. Today we’re exploring some of the challenges of combining morality and food — and offering our best strategies for figuring out your own mix. TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY! We want to know more about you, and what you think of Comfort Food. Please take our quick and easy survey so we can keep making this podcast better and better. Thanks so much!  Visit our show notes at comfortfoodpodcast.com for all the links and recipes discussed in this episode. Send questions to comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com or find us on social: @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood.

    61. Body Peace For Moms with Crystal Karges, RDN

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 42:20


    This week we're chatting with Crystal Karges, a registered dietitian nutritionist, maternal health specialist, certified intuitive eating counselor, international board certified lactation consultant and mom of five. Crystal specializes in helping moms nurture a peaceful relationship with food and their bodies so they can mother from a place of abundance, confidently feed their children, and truly thrive in life. Sign us up!  TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY! We want to know more about you, and what you think of Comfort Food. Please take our quick and easy survey so we can keep making this podcast better and better. Thanks so much!  Visit our show notes at comfortfoodpodcast.com for all the links and recipes discussed in this episode. Send questions to comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com or find us on social: @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood.    

    60. Can You Do Intuitive Eating and Lose Weight? (With Jessica Jones, RDN of Food Heaven)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 52:43


    Is it possible to practice intuitive eating and have a healthier relationship with food, while also wanting to lose or maintain your weight? We’re getting into this super common — and super complicated — question with Jessica Jones, RDN, co-host of the Food Heaven podcast, who recently wrote about it for Self.com.  Plus, an Unrelated about why you won't see how much our kids eat on Instagram. TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY! We want to know more about you, and what you think of Comfort Food. Please take our quick and easy survey so we can keep making this podcast better and better. Thanks so much!  Visit our show notes at comfortfoodpodcast.com for all the links and recipes discussed in this episode. Send questions to comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com or find us on social: @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood.  

    59. How To Anti-Diet with Christy Harrison, RDN

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 51:01


    This week, we’re welcoming back fan favorite Christy Harrison, RDN, host of the wildly popular Food Psych Podcast, to talk about her new book ANTI-DIET: Reclaim Your Time, Money, Well-Being With Intuitive Eating. We’ll cover how writing the book changed her own relationship with food, and go over some of your common questions about intuitive eating and breaking up with diet culture. Plus an Unrelated on why everyone got worked up about Amy's kid eating a banana!  TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY! We want to know more about you, and what you think of Comfort Food. Please take our quick and easy survey so we can keep making this podcast better and better. Thanks so much!  Visit our show notes at comfortfoodpodcast.com for all the links and recipes discussed in this episode. Send questions to comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com or find us on social: @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood.

    58. The Trouble With Food Rewards (with Leslie Schilling, RDN)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 43:29


    M&Ms for going potty; a lollipop at the end of soccer practice; dessert for eating dinner; a pizza party prize from the PTA — these are just a few of the ways that parents and teachers use treat foods to reward kids for good behavior. Some parents bemoan the extra sugar that these treats represent — we’re more concerned about the weird message it sends kids about needing to earn their food. We’ve asked Leslie Schilling, RDN, a registered dietitian and nutrition therapist who wrote about this issue for US News & World Report to help us sort through the issues and come up with some practical ways to respond.  TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY! We want to know more about you, and what you think of Comfort Food. Please take our quick and easy survey so we can keep making this podcast better and better. Thanks so much!  Visit our show notes at comfortfoodpodcast.com for all the links and recipes discussed in this episode. Send questions to comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com or find us on social: @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood.  

    57. Meal Prep for Busy Parents with Talia Koren of Workweek Lunch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 33:02


    Even if you’re a somewhat reluctant meal prepper, there is one meal of the week that you probably often wish you had planned ahead for: Weekday lunches! Most of us don’t have time to cook ‘em, but we also don’t love eating a sad desk salad—or the leftover crust from our kid’s grilled cheese. We asked Talia Koren of Workweek Lunch to help us out of our Thursday lunch slump. And we talk about how meal prepping can support your intuitive eating goals.  TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY! We want to know more about you, and what you think of Comfort Food. Please take our quick and easy survey so we can keep making this podcast better and better. Thanks so much!  Visit our show notes at comfortfoodpodcast.com for all the links and recipes discussed in this episode. Send questions to comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com or find us on social: @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood.  

    56. Family Meals with Ashley Smith of Veggies & Virtue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2020 38:27


    This week we’re talking to Ashley Smith, RDN, of Veggies and Virtue, where she provides parents with age-appropriate food ideas, meal time organization strategies, evidence-based insight on feeding questions and concerns, and fun ways to get the kids into healthy eating. Ashley is also a mom to three kiddos and has one of our favorite, easy to understand, approaches to handling picky eating. Plus we're talking about our favorite NON-DIET New Year's Resolutions (and why we mostly hate resolutions)!  TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY! We want to know more about you, and what you think of Comfort Food. Please take our quick and easy survey so we can keep making this podcast better and better. Thanks so much!  Visit our show notes at comfortfoodpodcast.com for all the links and recipes discussed in this episode. Send questions to comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com or find us on social: @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood.

    55. Family Meals and Food Traditions with Leah Koenig, author of The Jewish Cookbook

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 47:45


    This week, we're chatting with Leah Koenig, author of The Jewish Cookbook and several other books and articles about Jewish cuisine around the world about why one country's comfort food is another's haute cuisine. She's also a mama of two with great tips for getting dinner on the table fast and building your own family food traditions. Plus an Unrelated on girls, sports and body image.  TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY! We want to know more about you, and what you think of Comfort Food. Please take our quick and easy survey so we can keep making this podcast better and better. Thanks so much!  Visit our show notes at comfortfoodpodcast.com for all the links and recipes discussed in this episode. Send questions to comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com or find us on social: @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood.  

    54. Listener Qs on Sharing The Mealtime Load and Fixing Kiddo Sleep

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 56:56


    If you’re like most households, there is one person (and we’re guessing it’s you!) who notices when we run out of milk, thinks ahead to restock the kids’ favorite cereal, and remembers to pull chicken out of the freezer in time to defrost for dinner. We know this mental load work can really pile up — so today we’re tackling your big questions about how to broach the topic with your partner and sharing our best tips and hacks to lessen your load.  And, because nobody can stay on top of the mental load when we’re exhausted, Amy interviews Becca from Little Z’s Sleep Solutions for her best tips on getting your kids to sleep.  TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY! We want to know more about you, and what you think of Comfort Food. Please take our quick and easy survey so we can keep making this podcast better and better. Thanks so much!  Visit our show notes at comfortfoodpodcast.com for all the links and recipes discussed in this episode. Send questions to comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com or find us on social: @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood.

    53. Why Nutrition Doesn't Matter As Much As We Think (with Jennifer Berry of Thrive By Spectrum Pediatrics)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 41:31


    Eggs, sugar, red meat — we know nutrition is important, but what we’re supposed to know about nutrition seems to change, a lot. And it can be hard to keep your knowledge around food and health from interfering with how you approach family meals and feeding yourself. Today we’re talking with podcast favorite Jennifer Berry of Thrive By Spectrum Pediatrics about how to decode nutrition news and how to keep what you know in perspective with your larger goals for feeding your family well. Plus an Unrelated update on bottle weaning Beatrix! TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY! We want to know more about you, and what you think of Comfort Food. Please take our quick and easy survey so we can keep making this podcast better and better. Thanks so much!  Sponsor Spotlight: Bumkins Take 18% off your order of suction plates, reusable snack bags, bibs, baby utensils and more with the code YUMMYTODDLERFOOD at www.bumkins.com. Visit our show notes at comfortfoodpodcast.com for all the links and recipes discussed in this episode. Send questions to comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com or find us on social: @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood.

    52. Family Meals with Mary Ellen Phipps (Milk and Honey Nutrition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 40:01


    This week we're chatting with Mary Ellen Phipps of Milk & Honey Nutrition about how growing up with Type 1 Diabetes has informed her approach to food and family life. Plus Virginia has a family meal planning breakthrough.  TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY! We want to know more about you, and what you think of Comfort Food. Please take our quick and easy survey so we can keep making this podcast better and better. Thanks so much!  Sponsor Spotlight: Bumkins Take 18% off your order of suction plates, reusable snack bags, bibs, baby utensils and more with the code YUMMYTODDLERFOOD at www.bumkins.com. Visit our show notes at comfortfoodpodcast.com for all the links and recipes discussed in this episode. Send questions to comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com or find us on social: @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood.

    51. 10 Ways To Love Your Mom Body Right Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 44:04


    We know that motherhood (and just... life) can dramatically change how you feel about your body, whether you’re newly postpartum or several years in. Today we’re talking through some strategies to help you feel more body-positive and comfortable in your skin — no weight loss required (or even encouraged!). Plus an Unrelated Update on all of your feelings about chocolate milk.  TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY! We want to know more about you, and what you think of Comfort Food. Please take our quick and easy survey so we can keep making this podcast better and better. Thanks so much!  Sponsor Spotlight: Bumkins Take 18% off your order of suction plates, reusable snack bags, bibs, baby utensils and more with the code YUMMYTODDLERFOOD at www.bumkins.com. Visit our show notes at comfortfoodpodcast.com for all the links and recipes discussed in this episode. Send questions to comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com or find us on social: @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood.

    50. Beyond Body Positivity with Lexie Kite of Beauty Redefined

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 44:50


        You know that thing where you find yourself thinking about how your body looks, when you'd rather just be living in your body? This week, on a very special 50th EPISODE, we're chatting with Lexie Kite, PhD, a body image resilience expert and co-founder of Beauty Redefined, about why so many women experience self-objectification and the role media plays in our ability to feel good about our bodies. She's got great advice for how we can teach our daughters — and ourselves — to be more than our bodies. For starters: Buy kid pants in the boy's department!  WANT TO GIVE US A 50TH EPISODE PRESENT? TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY! We want to know more about you, and what you think of Comfort Food. Please take our quick and easy survey so we can keep making this podcast better and better. Thanks so much!  Sponsor Spotlight: Bumkins Take 18% off your order of suction plates, reusable snack bags, bibs, baby utensils and more with the code YUMMYTODDLERFOOD at www.bumkins.com. Visit our show notes at comfortfoodpodcast.com for all the links and recipes discussed in this episode. Send questions to comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com or find us on social: @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood.

    49. How To Stop Freaking Out About Halloween Candy (Rebroadcast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2019 38:21


    We're downloading a day early because it's almost Halloween! And all too often, parents biggest fear about Halloween is... what to do with all the candy. But Halloween is also a fantastic opportunity to let your kids explore new foods, learn to handle themselves around treats and (yes, really) enjoy some sugar. We're rebroadcasting this classic Comfort Food episode with tips for making the onslaught fun and manageable for the whole family. And, Amy chats with Sally of Real Mom Nutrition about her Switch Witch strategy.  Visit our show notes at comfortfoodpodcast.com for all the links and recipes discussed in this episode. Send questions to comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com or find us on social: @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood. Sponsor Spotlight: Bumkins Take 18% off your order of suction plates, reusable snack bags, bibs, baby utensils and more with the code YUMMYTODDLERFOOD at www.bumkins.com.

    48. FAQs about Intuitive Eating With Kids Part 2 (With Elizabeth Davenport, RDN)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 43:47


    We talk a lot about intuitive eating and the Division of Responsibility or "responsive feeding" approach we like to take with family meals — but we know these big ideas can be tricky to put into practice. We've asked registered dietitian nutritionist Elizabeth Davenport of Sunny Side Up Nutrition to tackle this week's questions.  Visit our show notes at comfortfoodpodcast.com for all the links and research referenced in this episode. Send questions or comments to comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com or find us on social media: @v_solesmith, @yummytoddlerfood & @sunnysideupnutritionists. SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Thrive By Spectrum Pediatrics Thrive By Spectrum Pediatrics offers personalized, compassionate and evidence-based solutions for picky eating and other stressful mealtime challenges by phone, video conference or in person. Get 10% off Family Mealtime Coaching when you mention “Comfort Food Podcast” at thrivewithspectrum.com.    

    47. FAQs about Intuitive Eating for Kids, Part 1 (With Emily Fonnesback)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 35:50


    We talk a lot about intuitive eating and the Division of Responsibility or "responsive feeding" approach we like to take with family meals — but we know these big ideas can be tricky to put into practice. We've asked nutrition therapist Emily Fonnesback, RD, to tackle your questions. (And stay tuned for even more next week!)  Plus, an Unrelated about why moms get stuck with the mental load while dads go to the playground.  Visit our show notes at comfortfoodpodcast.com for all the links and research referenced in this episode. Send questions or comments to comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com or find us on social media: @v_solesmith, @yummytoddlerfood & @emilyfonnesback_rd. SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Thrive By Spectrum Pediatrics Thrive By Spectrum Pediatrics offers personalized, compassionate and evidence-based solutions for picky eating and other stressful mealtime challenges by phone, video conference or in person. Get 10% off Family Mealtime Coaching when you mention “Comfort Food Podcast” at thrivewithspectrum.com.    

    46. Is it OK for Kids to Drink Chocolate Milk?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 40:33


    Several major health organizations have just released new recommendations that kids drink only water and plain milk until age 5. But is it realistic to expect your child to turn down every juicebox and chocolate milk carton that comes their way? We get into the pros and cons of this kind of all or nothing health advice and talk about what it means (or doesn’t!) for your family.    Visit our show notes at comfortfoodpodcast.com for all the links and research referenced in this episode. Send questions or comments to comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com or find us on social media: @v_solesmith, @yummytoddlerfood     SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Thrive By Spectrum Pediatrics   Thrive By Spectrum Pediatrics offers personalized, compassionate and evidence-based solutions for picky eating and other stressful mealtime challenges by phone, video conference or in person. Get 10% off Family Mealtime Coaching when you mention “Comfort Food Podcast” at thrivewithspectrum.com.    

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