To prepare honey syrup,
purée 1/2 cup berries in a blender or food processor; set aside. In a
small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add honey and bring to a
boil; simmer 2 to 3 minutes, then add berry purée. Continue to simmer 2
to 3 minutes more until syrup thickens slightly. Set aside and keep
warm.
For each serving, place 2 waffles on plate. Top one waffle with 1/4
cup fresh berries. Drizzle with 1/4 of syrup, and top sandwich with
remaining waffle. Makes 4 servings
Notes, Tips & Suggestions
*Raspberries,
strawberries and blueberries work well.
Mitzi Dulan offers seven tips for raising food-smart kids
Introduce a variety of foods. The key to expanding kids' food
preferences is to try new flavors early and often. Be persistent - it
can take 5 to 20 times of trying a new food before your child actually
enjoys it.
Avoid being a short-order cook. It's fine to frequently include some
of their favorite foods, but you don't want to end up making four
different meals each night for everyone in the family.
Switch to whole grains. Bread, pasta, pancakes, tortillas, pitas,
cereal, crackers and brown rice. It might not always be possible to eat
whole grains when eating out, but it should be a no-brainer when you are
making meals at home.
Put the brakes on fast food. Fast food can seem like a great option
when you are pressed for time, but try to limit the number of times you
eat fast food. Instead, make a double batch of favorite foods and freeze
half for later.
Make activity a family affair. Go for a family bike ride or walk.
Find local tennis courts, trails or a track and get moving!
Ask for their help. Get children involved with grocery shopping.
Make it fun by exploring colors and shapes in the produce section. Let
kids select a new fruit or vegetable to try at home.
Look for pure foods. Buy foods with short ingredient lists or single
ingredient foods like honey and kiwi.