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CREATOR-IN-CHIEF: Cara Ansis

Cara is the creator behind Fork and Beans. Established in 2011, she had a vision to share her incredibly creative and unique recipes for kids with an allergen friendly twist, which inevitably led her to writing a cookbook on gluten, egg, and dairy free baking (Decadent Gluten Free Vegan Baking). She now has expanded her ingredients list and is no longer just whipping up allergen friendly food but still is sticking with the fun! Cara is also the co-host of the FriChats podcast with her gal pal Marly of the websites Namely Marly and Chopped Academy). When she isn’t making animal shapes from pancakes, she can be found at her other website Happy Whole Mom. And when she isn’t working, she’s exploring her new city in Chicago with her toddler son and her husband.


CONTRIBUTORS:

Kimberly Stoney

Kimberly Stoney is a professional craft designer and stylist, self proclaimed foodie and mom to one very hungry teenager.  She has worked as a craft designer and recipe developer for over 15 years and shares her crafts and snacks at The Tiny Funnel. You can follow her on Instagram.

Kimberly’s posts:

  • Watermelon Crabs
  • Cake Sushi
  • Leprechaun Hats
  • Edible Cupid Arrows

Gina Fontana

Gina is the certified health coach, whole food lover, and blogger behind Healthy Little Vittles, where she loves to create recipes that are fun, fresh, healthy, and ready in 30 minutes or less. Follow Gina on: Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest. Read more about Fork and Beans contributors here.

Gina’s posts:

  • Rainbow Sushi Burgers
  • Matcha Pancakes
  • Falafel Burgers

Nanette Overby

Nanette is the homebody mama of the Loverbee clan and blogs over at At Home With the Loverbees. She gets excited about cheese trays, crudité platters, and goes gaga over a good soup recipe. Obsessed with pretty linens and cake stands, Nanette loves creating artsy and crafty projects for her and her kids. Her house might never clean, but her home is always filled with happy adventure. You can follow her on Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook.

Nanette’s posts:

  • Valentine’s Day Cupcakes

Hilaire Baumgartner

Hilaire is the blogger behind the site Baumass Foods, where she makes and eats plant-based foods that are the bomb. When she is not in the kitchen or drinking kombucha, she can be found in the gym or chasing after her son. Follow Hilaire on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter! You can read more about the Fork and Beans contributors here.

Hil’s posts:

  • Vegan Cheese Sauce
  • Shamrock Shakes
  • Pulled BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches

Skyelar Dunn

Skyelar is a digital marketing, food photographing, and cheeseburger connoisseur. When she is not at her 9-5 job at Green Valley Organics, you can find her in her kitchen listening to Frank Sinatra and taking food pics, or working on crafts to make her home look “more Pinterest.” You can follow her on Instagram here.

Skylear’s posts:

  • Fish Bowl Smoothies
  • Shamrock Pizzas

Kristy Richardson

Looking for more meal and snack inspiration for kids, and maybe a few laughs alongthe way? Kristy is ever-so funny gal over at the blog, On My Kids Plate, helping families live better with fun and ideas that help you make more memories with your kids. You can follow her on Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, or join in her Facebook group for picky eaters.

Kristy’s posts:

  • Caterpillar Fruit Kebabs
  • Mint Chip Pancakes
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Welcome, I’m Cara! At Fork and Beans you will find creativity at every corner. From snack ideas, to holiday fun–even crafts and activities to do with your kids. If you are a parent (or just love fun food), you’ve come to the right spot! Come check out the latest idea I’ve made for my family and stay awhile, won’t you?

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