10+ Spooky, Fun (& Healthy) Halloween Treats

Treats don’t have to be all sugar. Here are 10 of our favorite Healthy Halloween Treats for class parties or a fun snack at home. Trust us Teachers and other parents will thank you.   1. Mini Caramel Apples This is the best caramel apple because it is bite sized and fun to make. It is so easy, […]

Indian Street Food: Aloo Tikki

Aloo Tikki is an Indian street food made with fried potatoes, peas, and onions. It’s easy enough to make right at home and is best when it’s soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. Often it’s made with leftover potatoes and served with a spicy chutney made from chiles and coriander (you can find […]

Vegetarian Creamy, Buttery Dal Makhani

This recipe comes from and is a popular dish that’s cooked during Diwali and originates from the Punjab region. Dal refers to lentils and makhan refers to butter. Dal makhani means lentils cooked with butter. It is cooked slowly creating a thick, creamy, buttery dish. You can serve it basmati rice or naan with some onion and cucumber wedges. It takes […]

More Places Kids Love…and Parents Hate: The Sugar Factory.

Somehow I dodged the bullet on this one for awhile. But I finally was tricked into going to The Sugar Factory, a place that kids love…and most parents hate. The day started with my suggestions of a culturally-rich day of art hitting the Whitney. Little did I know, that the downtown Sugar Factory was across the street. […]

Worried About Our Water?

Climate Change with Dr. David Robinson  •  Wednesday, Oct. 18, 7:00-8:30pm Please join NJ State Climatologist and Rutgers Professor, Dr. David Robinson, for a discussion on the pressing issue of climate change. Cosponsored by the Ridgewood Environmental Advisory Committee (REAC), Ridgewood Water and Ridgewood Parks & Recreation. Discussion will cover: • The changing climate in […]

Pasta without the Carbs

If you love pasta, but are trying to cut back on the carbs, try Reshma Shah’s Zucchini Noodles with Fresh Tomato Pomodoro Sauce. Not only is zucchini a great source for magnesium, folate, potasium zinc and vitamin C, B1, and B6, this dish is truly beautiful. This version of the sauce is completely oil-free but you could […]

Teen Depression Might Not Look Like You’d Expect

By Shannon Albarelli, Psy.D. The dreaded teen years can be a trying and tumultuous time for both the adolescent and the adults in their lives. When a parent watches their once happy-go-lucky child transform into a moody teen, it can be a upsetting and often bewildering. Although adults expect teens to act moody, sometimes the […]

Pack in the Pumpkin with These Fall Recipes

Pumpkin is heart healthy food that is fiber-rich; has 200% of your recommended vitamin A; and is rich with antioxidants beta-carotene. So this fall, pack in the pumpkin with some of our favorite pumpkin recipes! Find Out Why You Should Add Pumpkin to Your Diet! Pumpkin Pasta with Fresh Sage, Parmesan and Bacon • • • • • […]