Eat With Affection Nutrition

04/07/2025

Getting ready to introduce solid foods to your baby or struggling with how much—or what or when or where—they should be eating? Unsure whether to follow "traditional" weaning or try baby-led weaning?

Join this FREE introductory class happening THIS Thursday April 10 at 5:30pm, at Wheatsfield Cooperative in Ames!

Make sure to register at -
https://www.wheatsfield.coop/classes/

Hope to see you there! 😄

10/31/2024

What a fun night! ✨️ Falafel has become a favorite for me and my recipes were a hit last night!

Comment below if you'd like me to shoot you my recipes for baklava and falafel! 🔽

06/17/2024

Lovely breakfast tarts from this month's kids brunch class 🥰

Join the next one on July 9: Kids Sushi! Sign up here: https://www.therecipeames.com/our-classes . You can join in-person in Ames or catch the livestream!

04/21/2024

My updated summer nutrition and cooking class schedule is live! 🥳 Check them out on my site! All classes are in Ames, IA, but if you're not local, some classes will have a livestream option!

www.eatwithaffection.com/

More classes will be periodically added. Not all classes will be available for registration just yet, so add them to your calendar and check back a month or so before the class date!

03/28/2024

Come join one of my April classes at The Recipe!

April 9: 6pm - Falafel and baklava - both can be made vegan!
April 23: 6pm - Kombucha 101 - (leave with your own starter to create your own brew!)

02/19/2024

Absolutely 🙌

A baby who is given only bland flavors will learn to like only bland flavors! And why would you restrict yourself AND them like that? Babies deserve to try every flavor and texture under the sun, and this helps them to ultimately accept a much wider variety of foods!

Bring on the big flavors! 🧄🧅🍄

When we assume babies won’t like a food and don’t serve it, we cut off the possibility of them learning to like it.

We’re talking about everyday foods that adults assume babies won’t like (onions, garlic, mushrooms, etc.)

Here’s the thing: Babies develop a taste for the foods they are served early on that they grow accustomed to. This is why, for example, babies in Japan might happily dig into grilled fish and natto for breakfast whereas babies in Northern Europe might enjoy Liver pâté on rye with equal pleasure.

Does this mean that baby will like ALL the foods you introduce forever? Of course not. They’re human. It’s okay to develop preferences. But in general, when consistently exposed to certain flavors in a given diet, children develop a taste for it.

You do not need to serve baby bland, textureless food. Bring on the spices (just start slowly) and add in the garlic and onions right from the start. You might just be surprised.

What food has your baby loved that you were surprised by?

➡️ For details on how to serve any food to baby, download the Solid Starts app. 🤍

01/26/2024

Calling all Iowa parents with babies starting solid foods! 🌟

Preparing your baby to start solid foods, or in the midst of it and struggling with baby eating enough or eating the right things? Not sure if you want to try traditional weaning or baby-led weaning?

Register for this intro to starting solids class with me, a registered dietitian, to learn about your baby’s nutrition needs, and evidence-based techniques to help your child build a positive relationship with food!

We hold this class every couple months, and our next one is February 15 at 5:30pm. Hope to see you there!

REGISTER HERE:

If a class is full - there will be a waitlist option. We do consider waitlists when planning the next cycle of classes or if there is enough interest to repeat the class that cycle. Interested in teaching at the co-op? Please contact us at marketing@wheatsfield.coop ONLINE RSVP

01/12/2024

Just a few spots left for my first **kombucha** class at The Recipe! I'm so very excited to share what I've been learning about the beautiful art of fermenting kombucha and help you get started yourself!

Register here -
www.therecipeames.com/our-classes

01/11/2024

Super excited for my next cooking workshop at Wheatsfield Cooperative on February 1! Contrary to popular belief, soy is recommended for most of the population as a nutritious plant protein source - join me in the kitchen and we'll learn 2 DELICIOUS ways to prepare tofu!

Register here:

Learn 2 delicious ways to take advantage of tofu’s unique culinary qualities and create nutritious, soul-satisfying and super tasty meals!

01/10/2024

We had to reschedule my advanced sushi class due to the snow, but that also means a few spots have opened up! 🍣

We'll cover several different techniques of rolling sushi, ways to elevate your sushi with toppings and sauces, and we'll get your hands messy making your own! 😊

Register now at The Recipe website!

As suspected, at least 3 people are unable to attend the new date for Sushi Unrolled, on January 30th.

The weather worked in your favor, and now's your chance to join this previously sold-out class!

Limited tickets are available again now: https://www.therecipeames.com/product/01-30-24-rescheduled-sushi-unrolled-exploring-history-and-technique-with-kim/13555

10/17/2023

Great opportunity for your kiddos 6-12 to continue staying active with other kids through the fall and winter months! 💚

If you don't live near Ames, how about looking into a program like this in your area or even starting your own?

We received the below fun invite from ISU’s Exercise is Medicine at Iowa State University group! More details below.

Exercyse time events will take place every Friday evening (excluding ISU academic breaks). During these events, we provide an hour of indoor physical activity intended for younger students to get moving while having fun with our club members.