One of the few things Kate loves is chili. I make a pepperoni chili and a chicken taco chili and she gobbles both of them up. When I ask her (with pleading eyes), “What do you want to eat?” she almost always answers me with, “No.”
(That means ‘eff you’ for those of you unfamiliar with toddler talk.)
Her second most common response to that question is, “Chili.”
This, of course, means that I will make chili all year round regardless of the temperature outside. It could be so hot outside that my crock pot is at risk of melting to my countertop and I will still plug that sucker in and make Kate her chicken chili.
This week’s lunch features:
1. Leftover chicken taco chili with cheese on top.
2. Half of a veggie muffin
3. Grapes
Want to see what’s in my lunch bag? Like All Things G&D on Facebook to find out! Starting tomorrow I’ll be posting weekly pictures (and links to recipes) of lunches I pack for myself during the work week. Yum!
You make the healthiest food for Kate, I love it!
I completely understand a toddler that chooses to eat only a handful of things! The chicken taco chili sounds delicious. Would you mind sharing the recipe?
I am SO excited for this weekly post. I run out of ideas for healthy foods to feed my 17 month old. I’m also looking forward to seeing what you eat as well. Thanks for sharing!!!
Cute! Rowan has the same lunch bag ;).
Im so glad to know that IM not the only one with a toddler that just inhales anything chili. I really was beginning to think something was wrong with her…haha!
Sounds yummy! Now I’m craving chili on this rainy Saturday!
Looks yummy! Also excited to see what you pack for yourself during the week — I always run out of healthy and delicious ideas. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Kelsey!
@Jenny: I plan to post Kate’s Chicken Taco Chili recipe tomorrow–stay tuned!
@A: My pleasure! I hope it helps with food ideas for your little one!
Thank you Melissa! When I saw it in the Thirty-One catalog I couldn’t resist. Plus I love that I could get it personalized with her name–it makes it perfect for daycare!
@Amber: Isn’t that so interesting! Maybe it’s because I always sprinkle a little cheese on top for her. Hmmm…
@Amy: Chili on rainy days is perfection. I hope you enjoyed some!
@Carla B: My first lunch post is up on Facebook today–be sure to check it out!
I love this new series, you find creative options for Kate. I just discovered a picky toddler guide written by Dr. Sears- it’s at yobabyyogurt.com. It has good reminders and reassurance about how to help the picky eater. My toddler has started to boycott all food that is not a fruit or yogurt.
Thank you for the tip Alison! I’ll check that site out.