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Sandra Venneri
- Sep 2, 2017
- 2 min
Child is a Picky Eater? Think again.
In my experience teaching Nutrition Bites, I've been thrilled to help many families. The parents hire me, yet the entire family benefits....
Sandra Venneri
- Jun 6, 2017
- 4 min
Cookbook Review: It All Begins with Food.
It All Begins with Food: From Baby's First Food to Wholesome Family Meals. Over 120 Delicious Recipes for Clean Eating and Healthy Living...
Sandra Venneri
- Apr 23, 2017
- 3 min
Food Magazine Review: Milk Street
I have to confess that as much as I am tech savvy, I’m still in love with traditional print. The ability to bring things to read without...
Sandra Venneri
- Sep 16, 2016
- 3 min
Harvest Moon Reflection
Tonight in Ontario is the Harvest Moon – a signal to past generations that the crop was ready. I thought it was fitting to reflect...
Sandra Venneri
- Sep 12, 2016
- 2 min
Honey is under lock & key …
A quick run for a green tea left me stunned. After returning from a Farm & Foodie tour hosted by Canola Growers, I think I wasn’t...
Sandra Venneri
- Jul 13, 2016
- 4 min
Product Review: Starfrit Cherry Pitter
Cherries are in full season, but my “season” started months ago. I undertook a project with 20 Valley Harvest Farms. I have been...
Sandra Venneri
- Jun 23, 2016
- 4 min
Service Review: Loblaws Click & Collect Grocery Service
NOTE: New blog post coming soon on my second attempt at using Click & Collect. Here’s a hint…. Use this code to receive $10 off your...
Sandra Venneri
- Jun 6, 2016
- 1 min
Whoa Mama! Guest Blog Post
Three blog posts of my own haven’t made it to the publishing stage yet. Ok, maybe more like 10. But I’ve been busy. I’ve been writing for...
Sandra Venneri
- May 28, 2016
- 3 min
Cherry Pitting: Home Hacks on Trial
Being a Niagara native and having met many people while working as a crop scout, I was fortunate enough to keep some as lifelong friends....
Sandra Venneri
- May 11, 2016
- 1 min
“Handy” Guide to Serving Sizes
There’s a reason Nutrition Bites tag line is “helping you get healthier in little bites” 🤓 Well many actually but here’s one: Many...
Sandra Venneri
- Apr 10, 2016
- 1 min
A Crusty Idea for your Clumpy Brown Sugar
We baked carrot muffins (from scratch of course) tonight since my little one wants to be cooking as well as her big sister. I love having...
Sandra Venneri
- Mar 17, 2016
- 2 min
Playing with your food
In the popular Pinterest era, most people post amazing creations of culinary arts for kid lunches and snacks in bento boxes and other...
Sandra Venneri
- Feb 7, 2016
- 1 min
A (weird) “healthy” plate.
If you follow me on Instagram (@Nutritionbites), you are probably here to find out what was on the “healthy” plate my daughter surprised...
Sandra Venneri
- Feb 1, 2016
- 2 min
“Funny things people say to me” Series by Nutrition Bites
Ok, so after knowing Mr R Ginger for almost two years, I have obviously met some of his friends. Last night we had an evening out in...
Sandra Venneri
- Jan 24, 2016
- 4 min
Tenota: Product & Service Review
How many memories do you have of a warm beverage and a special event or friend that shared that moment? It seems like tea and coffee...
Sandra Venneri
- Jan 17, 2016
- 3 min
Meal Preps aren’t just for Gym Junkies
So I think everyone talks about how there is “no time” to eat healthy, home cooked meals. Really? (Ok, no guilt trip here about time...
Sandra Venneri
- Dec 28, 2015
- 2 min
Couponing: Kids Can!
So as the fire finally burns bright at the year end, literally… … And a new fresh start is about to begin…. My mind went to coupons...
Sandra Venneri
- Dec 22, 2015
- 3 min
Kids “playing” with knives…
Here’s a huge issue I see with parents allowing (or lack there of) their kids to cook. One complaint/worry is its “too dangerous”. “What...
Sandra Venneri
- Nov 29, 2015
- 1 min
Worst Client Series: Midnight Cupboard Raid
Triscuits Dates Marshmallows Nutella Pumpkin seeds 2 Cheestrings And “your dad’s sausage”. And a glass of water and 2 omega-3s from...