Gorton's was very generous and offered Macaroni Kid 2 full-value coupons for differing products to try with the family. We chose the old-fashion children's favorite, fish sticks, and the breaded fish filets.
The results? Big thumbs up from the entire family. Our almost 3 year old, who is very picky about his food PLUS has troubling eating many foods, was in love with both products. He ate an entire filet on his own, which even at 1/2 a portion would be truly saying something for him. For him to eat an entire filet by himself, well, we clearly have a new family favorite. Our almost 1 year old enjoyed his first venture into the fish world with the sticks. Since he didn't throw them on the floor, and he remained in a good mood during dinner, we're taking that as a positive sign.
My husband loves fish and is generally picky about the swimming products he eats. He felt the fish tasted like fish is SUPPOSED to taste, as in not-frozen-prepared-food but as in freshly-cooked-delicious-fish. If you know my husband, a person of few words, you know this is a rave review. We've had various frozen fish items in our freezer over the years, and most leave the fish after-taste, but not Gortons.
I'd have to say my favorite part was the crunchy breading. Us moms know that frozen foods can come out iffy, especially when a breaded feature is involved. Gorton successfully insured that the breading was nice and crisp, and without that oily look or taste that you find at many restaurants.
Overall I'd say we added a new family favorite for our freezers. Thank you Gortons for letting us try yours out!
Do you have a picky eater? Here are some tips to combat that with seafood!
Tips for Getting Even the Most Finicky Kid to Eat Seafood
- Get them involved: Letting kids help in the kitchen gets them excited about the meal. Check out kid picks recipes now.
- Introduce seafood early: Start with Gorton’s Fish Sticks, which have a crunchy texture, mild flavor, and are perfectly sized for small hands. Gradually add other varieties like Gorton’s Popcorn Shrimp, also perfect for small hands and dipping.
- Get creative with dips and sauces: Try applesauce, BBQ sauce, or ketchup. To make a sweeter sauce, mix in some honey.
- Allow your kids to get creative, too: Let them build towers with fish sticks, or decorate their plates with fish-shaped crackersBe patient: It’s okay if your child doesn’t like every kind of seafood you serve. If you keep exposing them to new varieties, they will find ones they like!
- And finally, be a good role model: Kids want to do what their parents do. Eating seafood yourself is a great way to model healthy habits.
This Week's Giveaway is a Full Value Coupon for Any Frozen Gorton's Fish Product
THREE lucky Macaroni Kid subscribers will receive a Full Value Coupon for any Frozen Gorton's Fish product. We picked ours up at A&P which had a large variety for you to try.
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Did you know that the size of a child’s brain quadruples from birth to their teenage years?
Experts agree feeding your children seafood is one of the best things you can do for their brains. In fact, they often call seafood "brain food."
The recommendation in the new Dietary Guidelines, released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Health and Human Services, is clear: Eat more seafood to help fight obesity and improve your overall health. These new guidelines acknowledge that too many Americans overeat and are overweight or obese. To help combat this dangerous public health issue, the guidelines urge Americans, ages 3 and up, to take proactive steps by cutting portion sizes, eating less saturated fat, limiting protein intake from land animal sources, and increasing consumption of seafood to 8 ounces (two servings) a week.
The recent report also strongly encourages Americans to incorporate more food sources of Vitamin D in their diets. Fish and seafood—like Shrimp, Tilapia, Salmon, and Alaska Pollock—are a natural source of lean protein and contain critical nutrients, including iron, zinc, and vitamins A, B, and D.
