Read Sara’s monthly contributions to uber Mom blog “Boston Mamas”

Get Cooking - February, 2009

Sam Stern is a British teen celebrity chef who is now – amazingly – on his third cookbook. The premise of his latest cookbook - Get Cooking - is simple: get up and get cooking... Read more

Cauliflower For All - February, 2009

Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable, which means it comes from the same family as cabbage, broccoli, and kale, but... Read more

The Instinct Diet - January, 2009

Today, Sara Cabot of Little Lettice reviews Tufts University nutritionist/psychiatrist Susan Roberts’ The Instinct Diet, a resource for learning how to identify your food instincts, establish good eating habits, and manage weight loss healthily... Read more

Bring on the Brown Rice - November 19, 2008

Today, Sara Cabot of Little Lettice offers a primer on brown rice: “Brown rice is healthier than white rice so it’s good to start your kids early on it. Brown rice is brown because the grain is wrapped with a... Read more

Got Milk? - October 23, 2008

Today, Sara Cabot of Little Lettice offers a primer on moo juice: Milk is on my mind at the moment, because: 1) the fall edition my Little Lettice newsletter focuses on milk, and 2) I just signed up with a... Read more

Zucchini For All - July 23, 2008

Today, Sara Cabot of Little Lettice provides zucchini inspired recipes for the whole family: Everywhere you look at the farmer’s markets in July you see different forms of zucchini squash in different shapes and sizes. While zucchini squash is extremely... Read more

That Nitrate Thing - June 16, 2008

Today, Sara Cabot of Little Lettice offers a primer on “that nitrate thing” - the issue of when it's safe to present vegetables such as spinach and carrots to babies. Sara also includes a spinach, zucchini, and potato recipe for... Read more

Keeping Cool - June 10, 2008

Formal heat advisory or not, it’s important to keep cool and hydrated during this incredibly hot weather. Aside from installing air conditioning units or fans in your home, here’s a roundup of simple, inexpensive activities to keep the whole family... Read more

Pressured Parents, Stressed-out Kids - May 19, 2008

Although guest contributor Sara Cabot of Little Lettice is one of our family food experts, today Sara – a mom of four children approaching or in their tween years - takes a diversion from nutritional content to provide a review... Read more

The Little Seed That Could - April 16, 2008

Today, Sara Cabot of Little Lettice offers a primer on flax seed: “In my last post I wrote about the importance of eating a good breakfast, and how protein can help children concentrate through the morning at school. Another nutrient... Read more

The Big Breakfast - March 10, 2008

Today, Sara Cabot of Little Lettice offers ideas to fuel the family: “I realize that bagels are popular and convenient (at Whole Foods I often see babies chewing on bagels as big as their heads...), but the truth is, they... Read more

First Foods For Baby - February 20, 2008

Today, Sara Cabot of Little Lettice offers a guide to first foods for baby: “What food is ‘allowed’ at 6 months? Within the limits of age appropriateness, what actually works? And what about the weirder vegetables like rutabaga? Here I... Read more

Tips for Change - January 9, 2008

Today, Sara Cabot of Little Lettice encourages healthier eating for kids in 2008 (and beyond!). She shares 10 tips for change, and a couple of recipes for kid favorites that can be knocked together easily, and without all the salt... Read more

Resolutions & Intentions - January 4, 2008

The turn of the year offers a fresh opportunity to reflect on the past, present, and future, and I will never, ever take for granted the creative, chaotic, and imperfect life that has emerged in the face of mamahood and... Read more

One Potato, Two Potato - December 4, 2007

Today, Little Lettice's Sara Cabot goes to bat for the humble potato, including recipes for the whole family: "A mom of an 8-month-old baby came up to me the other day while I was doing a demo and said,... Read more

Apples Juicy, Apples Round - October 9, 2007

Apples were my favorite food as a kid, and my mom is convinced that I bypassed teen acne because I consumed apples every day (sometimes 3 a day) from grade to high school. Today, Sara Cabot of Little Lettice... Read more

Seasonal Squash - September 12, 2007

Fall means school's in, leaves are down, and it's time to crank the oven back on. Today, Little Lettice's Sara Cabot shares some easy ideas for how to prepare butternut squash for the whole family: "Now that the local... Read more

Popsicle Fever! - August 13, 2007

Little Lettice’s Sara Cabot and I are well aligned in our food philosophies, and our families similarly share a passion for popsicles. Today, Sara shares information on sugar content in commercial popsicles as well as tips for homemade popsicles.... Read more

Miracle Peas - July 24, 2007

We generally prescribe to the notion that, so long as you put a nutritious, balanced meal in front of your kid, your job is done (i.e., you can’t actually force vegetables down your kid’s throat; see our post on... Read more

Yogurt: Fat Versus Sugar - July 17, 2007

Being an informed, label-reading consumer can be tough work, especially with a restless babe in tow. Today, Sara Cabot comments on fat and sugar content in plain and fruit yogurts after sleuthing it up at Whole Foods: “I was... Read more

To Market, To Market - June 26, 2007

For a fun outing with the kids, some quiet time on your own, or an alternative to the typical coffee break at work, consider this idea from Sharon: “Summer brings an array of beautiful fruits and vegetables. If you... Read more

Strawberries & Rhubarb - June 11, 2007

There’s a lot to love about summer, and we're especially keen on the arrival of vibrant, seasonal fruit (Laurel can make disturbingly quick work of a big bowl of summer strawberries.) Today, Sara Cabot shares some good facts about... Read more

Pass the Parsnips - April 30, 2007

Spring is a season replete with surprises. This morning, guest contributor Sara Cabot shares her new knowledge about parsnips' potential for the whole family: "After a long winter’s silence, I recently received an email from Brian at Hutchins Farm... Read more

The Power of Peas - April 4, 2007

And now, pursuant to our announcement about our impending regular guest contributors, here is Sara Cabot, with a feature on the power of peas (including recipes for babies up to adults!). Welcome, Sara! “Early spring is a funny time... Read more

Little Lettice - October 23, 2006

I wish I had known about Little Lettice when Laurel started solids and was unwilling to eat jarred food (i.e., she had developed a distinct palate for homemade food). Founded and run by Boston-area mother of four Sara Cabot,... Read more

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