mmmmmmm.......Whether you're into sophisticated flavours like the Cauli Blanca here or just plain old pep and cheese, the Cauliflower Crust from Pizza Pizza is a great alternative that provides two servings of veggies in each medium crust!

mmmmmmm.......Whether you're into sophisticated flavours like the Cauli Blanca here or just plain old pep and cheese, the Cauliflower Crust from Pizza Pizza is a great alternative that provides two servings of veggies in each medium crust!

Sneaky Veggies for Picky Eaters

Michelle Jobin September 6, 2018

For picky eaters (young and old), vegetables are sometimes a challenge. So sometimes, the best thing to ensure that everyone is getting the right nutrition is to be a little sneaky! And while I fully believe in putting visible veggies on plates at every possible meal to get little ones used to the sight, taste and texture in a positive and encouraging way - I have developed a few tricks and tips to covertly getting kids to eat their greens, beets, and even cauliflower!!! (Hint: Pizza definitely has something to do with that last one!)

I brought some of these ideas to CH Morning Live and of course, I brought PIZZA! (So I was officially everyone's best friend!) Check out the full segment HERE.

The cauliflower crust pizza from Pizza Pizza is definitely my secret weapon for pizza Fridays in our house! It's a really amazing alternative to the usual take out/delivery pizza, tastes fantastic (my son ate his regular two slices) and provides two servings of veggies in every medium sized crust! For me, it makes it even easier to enjoy pizza every week!

On the ‘Gram

Forecast for the next few days:
TROPICAL 🌴😎 Get ready, Toronto.

Cross X Belt bag by @aitorontoseoul
Skirt from @dresst.ca (@hutch_design)
Photo by @visualbass

Forecast for the next few days: TROPICAL 🌴😎 Get ready, Toronto. Cross X Belt bag by @aitorontoseoul Skirt from @dresst.ca (@hutch_design) Photo by @visualbass

Oh hello! Is that an Aperol Spritz I see over there? 👀
Look, I get it. Summer seems like it might be the easiest time to stick to healthy habits, but sometimes (at least for me) it can be tricky. We’re often traveling or out of our usual routines (especially for workouts), traveling or on the road, there’s picnics and patios and BBQs and ice cream and ....all of those amazing things. And I think you should enjoy ALL of it. And that includes a cocktail or two on a shady patio (responsibly of course) if that’s your thing now and then. But we can also use all of the best things about this time of year to make choices that are healthy and active so that we maintain some balance in our lives. I shared some tips for doing just this with my friends @ctvottawamorninglive recently, including some of my favourite things from @nike, @onepeloton, @seedlipdrinks and @kindsnacks. Link is in my bio!
Photo by @visualbass

Oh hello! Is that an Aperol Spritz I see over there? 👀 Look, I get it. Summer seems like it might be the easiest time to stick to healthy habits, but sometimes (at least for me) it can be tricky. We’re often traveling or out of our usual routines (especially for workouts), traveling or on the road, there’s picnics and patios and BBQs and ice cream and ....all of those amazing things. And I think you should enjoy ALL of it. And that includes a cocktail or two on a shady patio (responsibly of course) if that’s your thing now and then. But we can also use all of the best things about this time of year to make choices that are healthy and active so that we maintain some balance in our lives. I shared some tips for doing just this with my friends @ctvottawamorninglive recently, including some of my favourite things from @nike, @onepeloton, @seedlipdrinks and @kindsnacks. Link is in my bio! Photo by @visualbass

Tagliolini al Cipolotto, Raviolini al Crudo di Parma (done two ways) and San Danielle Crudo D.O.P. aged for 24 Months. Plus the freshest Fior di Latte and salad. This is the wonder that was our lunch @famiglia_baldassarre today. This is the real deal. It’s been a month since I was in Italy and I have been craving a meal like this so much, even in this high heat and humidity. But, as @basiliopesce pointed out, “all weather is pasta weather.” True that. 🍝

Photo by @visualbass

Tagliolini al Cipolotto, Raviolini al Crudo di Parma (done two ways) and San Danielle Crudo D.O.P. aged for 24 Months. Plus the freshest Fior di Latte and salad. This is the wonder that was our lunch @famiglia_baldassarre today. This is the real deal. It’s been a month since I was in Italy and I have been craving a meal like this so much, even in this high heat and humidity. But, as @basiliopesce pointed out, “all weather is pasta weather.” True that. 🍝 Photo by @visualbass

It is ✨officially ✨ summer, and that means it is officially picnic season. At this time of year, I love putting together a little picnic feast to eat in the park, with family, friends, or even for a day date with my one and only. I love this style of eating - fresh organic veggies and fruit, dips, cheese, charcuterie and a little bit of this and that. It’s the perfect way to spend and afternoon. I always go for quality products and produce - and sometimes, the cost of putting together a serious picnic spread can up. But it doesn’t have to if you @haulhard like me at No Frills. I threw this feast together for me and my boo for way less than you’d think. Paying more than I need to on groceries? Why? That’s just silly. I’d rather be a #hauler and save that extra $ for a summer getaway. 😉 #haulhard #sponsored #ad

It is ✨officially ✨ summer, and that means it is officially picnic season. At this time of year, I love putting together a little picnic feast to eat in the park, with family, friends, or even for a day date with my one and only. I love this style of eating - fresh organic veggies and fruit, dips, cheese, charcuterie and a little bit of this and that. It’s the perfect way to spend and afternoon. I always go for quality products and produce - and sometimes, the cost of putting together a serious picnic spread can up. But it doesn’t have to if you @haulhard like me at No Frills. I threw this feast together for me and my boo for way less than you’d think. Paying more than I need to on groceries? Why? That’s just silly. I’d rather be a #hauler and save that extra $ for a summer getaway. 😉 #haulhard #sponsored #ad

When you are asked if you’d like to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Moët Imperial, the answer is, of course, yes. 🥂 Thrilled to get to see so many friendly, beautiful faces and to have the most beautiful @gordojess as my date. AND - at last the perfect occasion for this sparkling @ted_baker jumpsuit. (Side note: I may have flirted with the photographer a bit. 😉) Happy Anniversary @moetchandon! #MoetMoment
Photos by @visualbass

When you are asked if you’d like to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Moët Imperial, the answer is, of course, yes. 🥂 Thrilled to get to see so many friendly, beautiful faces and to have the most beautiful @gordojess as my date. AND - at last the perfect occasion for this sparkling @ted_baker jumpsuit. (Side note: I may have flirted with the photographer a bit. 😉) Happy Anniversary @moetchandon! #MoetMoment Photos by @visualbass

Smiling because I *finally* found someone that made me look forward to going to the dentist again. It definitely wasn’t always that way. I’ve always taken care of my teeth, but after two (!) rounds of braces and multiple surgeries (😰) I was starting to get pretty anxious about even a routine cleaning. Part of the reason behind that was that no one seemed to really understand why I felt that way. I didn’t want that anxiety anymore, nor did I want my son to pick up on it now that he is going to the dentist. Meeting @drandreagelinas and her team at @gelinasdentalstudio has been a big step in making me feel a lot more relaxed about dentist visits - everything from the chic, cozy decor of her studio to the fact that she has taken the time to care about me, my health history and my family make me so much more at ease. I want my son to look forward to his check ups, and now I am too. #gelinasdentalstudio 🦷♥️ Photo by @visualbass

Smiling because I *finally* found someone that made me look forward to going to the dentist again. It definitely wasn’t always that way. I’ve always taken care of my teeth, but after two (!) rounds of braces and multiple surgeries (😰) I was starting to get pretty anxious about even a routine cleaning. Part of the reason behind that was that no one seemed to really understand why I felt that way. I didn’t want that anxiety anymore, nor did I want my son to pick up on it now that he is going to the dentist. Meeting @drandreagelinas and her team at @gelinasdentalstudio has been a big step in making me feel a lot more relaxed about dentist visits - everything from the chic, cozy decor of her studio to the fact that she has taken the time to care about me, my health history and my family make me so much more at ease. I want my son to look forward to his check ups, and now I am too. #gelinasdentalstudio 🦷♥️ Photo by @visualbass

It’s the first weekend of summer, Pride weekend in Toronto AND we had plenty of time with family and friends in the sun. So many reasons to celebrate all at once. Happy Pride and Happy Summer! Wishing all of you all the love and happiness.
😎🏳️‍🌈💖☀️🌈 🌊
Photo by @visualbass, 👙 by @knixwear
#summertime #pride #prideTO #loveislove #summer19 #poolparty #poolsidechillin #poolside #knix #summersummersummertime

It’s the first weekend of summer, Pride weekend in Toronto AND we had plenty of time with family and friends in the sun. So many reasons to celebrate all at once. Happy Pride and Happy Summer! Wishing all of you all the love and happiness. 😎🏳️‍🌈💖☀️🌈 🌊 Photo by @visualbass, 👙 by @knixwear #summertime #pride #prideTO #loveislove #summer19 #poolparty #poolsidechillin #poolside #knix #summersummersummertime

I don’t go anywhere without snacks because I am hungry ALL DAY, EVERY DAY. At any moment. So whether it’s an afternoon at the park with my family and friends (because my son gets hangry just like I do) at work, or on the road, I always try to be prepared. I love that new @kindsnacks minis pack all the flavour and the same whole ingredients of the full size bars in a perfectly portable size. Perfect for my sudden hanger attacks, perfect for my mini with an unpredictable mega appetite. They satisfy that little 3pm snack attack (and my sweet tooth!) without getting me off track. *ad #snackkind
Photo by @visualbass

I don’t go anywhere without snacks because I am hungry ALL DAY, EVERY DAY. At any moment. So whether it’s an afternoon at the park with my family and friends (because my son gets hangry just like I do) at work, or on the road, I always try to be prepared. I love that new @kindsnacks minis pack all the flavour and the same whole ingredients of the full size bars in a perfectly portable size. Perfect for my sudden hanger attacks, perfect for my mini with an unpredictable mega appetite. They satisfy that little 3pm snack attack (and my sweet tooth!) without getting me off track. *ad #snackkind Photo by @visualbass

Happy Father’s Day @visualbass ! You have always been there for us, work so hard, teach Archer right from wrong and give him all the love he needs and more. Plus - you are the most fun. We love you! #happyfathersday

Happy Father’s Day @visualbass ! You have always been there for us, work so hard, teach Archer right from wrong and give him all the love he needs and more. Plus - you are the most fun. We love you! #happyfathersday

Allow me to get cheesy for a moment 🧀🧀🧀
When I found out that I was going to Italy with @trueitaliantaste, one of the things I was most excited about was eating a LOT of cheese. I absolutely love cheese, and Italy produces some of my absolute favourites. It was amazing yo get to see how Pecorino Toscano is made (and it is delicious) and learn why looking for the D.O.P. symbol (meaning Protected Designation of Origin) is so important to ensure. So much work and care goes into making these authentic Italian products that you want to be sure that you are getting the real deal. Swipe through for some deliciously cheesy close-ups. First photo by @mushroomstew
#trueitaliantaste #extraordinaryitaliantaste #iffoodcouldtalk

Allow me to get cheesy for a moment 🧀🧀🧀 When I found out that I was going to Italy with @trueitaliantaste, one of the things I was most excited about was eating a LOT of cheese. I absolutely love cheese, and Italy produces some of my absolute favourites. It was amazing yo get to see how Pecorino Toscano is made (and it is delicious) and learn why looking for the D.O.P. symbol (meaning Protected Designation of Origin) is so important to ensure. So much work and care goes into making these authentic Italian products that you want to be sure that you are getting the real deal. Swipe through for some deliciously cheesy close-ups. First photo by @mushroomstew #trueitaliantaste #extraordinaryitaliantaste #iffoodcouldtalk

Party like it’s 1219 A.D. 🎉

One of the things that stands out the most to me as I explore Italy (other than the delicious food and beautiful views) is how incredibly rich in history this place is. I mean - I knew that already, of course. But it’s a whole different thing wandering cobblestone streets in Umbria, seeing renaissance frescos, or turning a corner and seeing a Roman-era column in the middle of a piazza. At our stop in the town of Bevagna, we were treated to a Medieval banquet with @mercatodellegaite that was a whole lot of fun. We ate, drank, danced and because our cell phones weren’t getting any signals in the centuries-old building, we got to truly disconnect. Thanks so much to @trueitaliantaste and @italchambers for this one of a kind experience. Photo by @gastronautadf
#trueitaliantaste #extraordinaryitalianstyle #iffoodcouldtalk

Party like it’s 1219 A.D. 🎉 One of the things that stands out the most to me as I explore Italy (other than the delicious food and beautiful views) is how incredibly rich in history this place is. I mean - I knew that already, of course. But it’s a whole different thing wandering cobblestone streets in Umbria, seeing renaissance frescos, or turning a corner and seeing a Roman-era column in the middle of a piazza. At our stop in the town of Bevagna, we were treated to a Medieval banquet with @mercatodellegaite that was a whole lot of fun. We ate, drank, danced and because our cell phones weren’t getting any signals in the centuries-old building, we got to truly disconnect. Thanks so much to @trueitaliantaste and @italchambers for this one of a kind experience. Photo by @gastronautadf #trueitaliantaste #extraordinaryitalianstyle #iffoodcouldtalk

I may have nearly eaten my weight in truffles today in Umbria, but at least I had to work for it first. Actually I followed Sally the dog and her friends around while they dug up truffles, then I got to reap the rewards during lunch at @urbanitartufi. What. A. Day. I can’t say enough about how beautiful it is here, and what strikes me the most is how much pride everyone takes in their work. It’s a beautiful thing. Thank you @trueitaliantaste and @italchambers for bringing me here! Photo by @mushroomstew ♥️ #authenticitaliantaste #trueitaliantaste #iffoodcouldtalk

I may have nearly eaten my weight in truffles today in Umbria, but at least I had to work for it first. Actually I followed Sally the dog and her friends around while they dug up truffles, then I got to reap the rewards during lunch at @urbanitartufi. What. A. Day. I can’t say enough about how beautiful it is here, and what strikes me the most is how much pride everyone takes in their work. It’s a beautiful thing. Thank you @trueitaliantaste and @italchambers for bringing me here! Photo by @mushroomstew ♥️ #authenticitaliantaste #trueitaliantaste #iffoodcouldtalk

Living my sweetest life once again today in Umbria. I learned to make pasta by hand, saw incredible architecture and weaving techniques that date back centuries, feasted at a medieval banquet dove into one seriously indulgent chocolate tasting at @dulcineaperugia, where they have been making chocolate in the local tradition for over 100 years. (The gianduja is my favourite). Italy is everything that people told me it would be and more - delicious food and beauty can be found everywhere. Photo by @mushroomstew
#trueitaliantaste #extraordinaryitaliantaste #iffoodcouldtalk

Living my sweetest life once again today in Umbria. I learned to make pasta by hand, saw incredible architecture and weaving techniques that date back centuries, feasted at a medieval banquet dove into one seriously indulgent chocolate tasting at @dulcineaperugia, where they have been making chocolate in the local tradition for over 100 years. (The gianduja is my favourite). Italy is everything that people told me it would be and more - delicious food and beauty can be found everywhere. Photo by @mushroomstew #trueitaliantaste #extraordinaryitaliantaste #iffoodcouldtalk

Goes to Italy once .... 🍦🍦🍦 Mere hours into my trip to Umbria, and here I am sitting by a fountain eating the best gelato of my life. This place is a MUST if you are ever in Spoleto (great find, @chefdannysmiles!) and specializes in pistachio flavours. There are several varieties, including global award winners, and they are all amazing! So excited for the rest of my trip with @trueitaliantaste representing @italchambers, discovering the best of authentic Italian flavours.
Photo by @mushroomstew
#trueitaliantaste #iffoodcouldtalk #authenticitaliantaste

Goes to Italy once .... 🍦🍦🍦 Mere hours into my trip to Umbria, and here I am sitting by a fountain eating the best gelato of my life. This place is a MUST if you are ever in Spoleto (great find, @chefdannysmiles!) and specializes in pistachio flavours. There are several varieties, including global award winners, and they are all amazing! So excited for the rest of my trip with @trueitaliantaste representing @italchambers, discovering the best of authentic Italian flavours. Photo by @mushroomstew #trueitaliantaste #iffoodcouldtalk #authenticitaliantaste

About to drop the hottest mix tape of 2019 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Photo by @visualbass
#ArcherKO #mamalife #proudmama #mysonshine #torontokids #torontolife

About to drop the hottest mix tape of 2019 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Photo by @visualbass #ArcherKO #mamalife #proudmama #mysonshine #torontokids #torontolife