10 Things Kids Say About Food & How to Survive Them

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You know the routine. You pull your tot to the table and the whining starts. I dont liiiiike this! I wont eat thaaaat! Its all soooo grossss! With more than enough complaints to fill a week of whining around the dinner table, kids can sometimes make meal times a struggle, battle, and fight that will wear down even the most willful parents. Alas, fear not! Weve got 10 classic complaints from kids with 10 great ways moms and pops everywhere can meet em, beat em, and get the kids to eat em!

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  Grape Salsa

  Change things up by adding sweet and colorful grapes to everyday salsa! This healthy snack is great on chips, or over an open-faced cheese melt.
  Make colorful grape salsa
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  Grape Jiggle Cups

  These tasty jiggle cups are flavored with natural grape juice and real grapes, and are fun after school snack or dessert treat you can feel good about.
  Make grape jiggle cups
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  Frozen Grapes

  Throw your grapes in the freezer and you'll have a healthy, simple, and totally cool summer treat.
  Make frozen grapes
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  Lemony Olive Oil Cake with Grapes

  Olive oil cake has a tender and moist crumb that everyone will love. Grapes add a hint of sweetness and color to this easy favorite.
  Make olive oil cake with grapes
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  Concord Grape Ice Cream

  This pale purple ice cream has surprisingly bold grape flavor, and kids will definitely love this homemade treat!
  Make concord grape ice cream
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  Peanut Butter and 'Jelly' Muffins

  These satisfying muffins have a secret -- instead of regular jelly, these have whole grapes inside. Yum!
  Make peanut butter and "jelly" muffins
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  Cranberry Concord Grape Sauce

  Add a little bit of sweetness and depth of flavor to tart cranberry sauce by adding fresh concord grapes.
  Make cranberry concord grape sauce
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