Long daunting hours at the dining table, sifting of food on the plate, holding the food in the mouth, evident with a puffed cheek, pleading eyes for not being able to get through the meal. These are some of the familiar encounters with growing children. It has always been on top of the wish list for concerned mothers to watch their children grow satiated with wholesome and nourishing food. How to get children to develop a real love for food? What to prepare to get the family to enjoy a meal together? These are some familiar reflections on a day to day basis.