Mom goes viral for her salad bar hack

Melanie Cade, a mother of nine from Alabama, went viral on TikTok after sharing her restaurant-style salad bar she sets up for family mealtimes every week.

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[Publiclighthouse]

The fact that she has 9 kids and has the energy to come up and execute these creative ideas is amazing.

[gerardacronin]

That’s genius! Presenting healthy food in an attractive way makes it feel like going to a restaurant.

[carolyncruse]

This story is well deserved. I admire the family so much.

[isamarie]

I’m 24 but do they want another kid? Her food looks so good😊

[pixpusha]

She's beautiful. Amazing spirit, smile, hair and skin.

[allenalexander]

I was about to say something slick like "if you have the money, go for it." But really, you could do a smaller version of this too. It won't be as aesthetic and pretty, but you can salad prep 10+ tupperware containers and keep them in the fridge at all times too. There are ways to make this idea work for most tax brackets honestly so good for her.

[ginac-us]

Im glad that she was honest and realized that she needed to make a change. some of us are to stubborn to make those changes, or deny that there is an issue. much respect!

[Meileehere]

Children are often skeptical of combined meals because it has ingredients that they don’t know about, but with a salad bar, they trust their food more because they controlled all the ingredients. That way, they learn to eat vegetables.

[glendasexton]

So excited to see this mama on the morning show. Congratulations hard working Queen 🎉🎉

[Dachozan]

She's a very good mom with very good meals I know people that went to school with her husband theyre both great people

[Beemagnolia]

Finally a family that is doing something great when it comes to food!

[Rebecca-nn]

I did this small scale for my kuds in the 70's. A large rectangle tupperware container, full of cleaned and cut veggies, pickles, olives, etc. Each in its own section. Kids want food now. Not later. No one likes to wait. So grab and go veggies works. A dip and a drink and its done. I did the same with meats and cheeses, and then added fruits in a large basket on the counter. Start with what you have and use what you like and whats manageable. Lol. My kids also ate as they walked through the garden, tomatoes, carrots, peas, cukes. They learned to love veggies.

[mscarter]

GMA!!! This is SO Exciting...Way to Go Melanie!!!!👏🏾🥰🤗💛

[surlespasdondine]

Self serve and salad bar-I do this all the time. Makes a lot of sense.

[jenniferhansen]

Beautiful family!!

I just realized that I think I've watched them on YouTube but didn't realize that it was her just now. 😊

[santiam]

The Cascades family rock👏👏👏 and mom’s such a gem.

[LaineyBug]

I love the practice of getting the kids to help with the food prep. Once you have them more or less trained as sous chefs, it cuts down on prep time, increases family activities, promotes a healthy relationship wih food and important self sufficient life skills. It also nurtures their self worth and confidence. They will also treasure those memories for a lifetime and pass he traditions down to their own children.

[moseyburns]

The hack is having a full industrial salad chiller setup

[pamelamoore]

I love her and her beautiful family. She is creative with her meals for her family. deserves to go viral.

[roudiamondgh]

I am so happy that she was able to do this. For years I’ve said if I buy a new house I would love a restaurant style salad bar. I wish my current house had the space. I’ll try the plastic containers in the fridge for now.