When I was little and went to visit my grandmother, the first thing she did was put the kettle on for a pot of tea. I loved the whole ceremony of making tea but never really liked the taste of it – much to her disappointment. I’m still not keen on regular tea and much … [Read more.]
It’s often the simplest things which are the most ingenious! I must admit that my creativity with food is rather lacklustre since becoming a parent. Increasingly I turn to the web for food ideas and that how I found this little gem of an idea.
When I was a kid I used to tote my lunch to school in the same old boring lunch box. It was the perfect companion to the same old boring lunch tucked inside (sorry mum!). So I try to be a bit more creative with the lunches I make for my first-born now he’s started … [Read more.]
My babies all loved chewing on rusks but to me, the only thing worse than a slippery warm mushy rusk was a cold, soggy one covered in carpet fur.
There’s no doubt about it, reward charts work with kids and quite frankly, if they’re willing to play ball for a gold star then I’m all for it!
That baby up there knows she’s on to a good thing! Ever had to store one of those gigantic picnic baskets? Yes we all love a good outdoor feed in the warmer months but if the weather is less than pleasant, staring at a huge basket taking up valuable space sure won’t improve the chances … [Read more.]
MasterChef was a massive time investment for me. Like millions of others around Australia I quickly became hooked on watching amateur chefs tackle culinary challenges that were beyond incredible – I’m still dreaming of that V8 Cake and the guava snow eggs.
Special little people call for special little gifts. Practical gifts are a favourite of mine to give and if they can be personalised then that’s all the better. After all, what child doesn’t love their name emblazoned on their belongings?
Making the transition from breast or bottle to solid food is as daunting as it is fun. The very idea of cooking up multiple food combinations to be potentially rejected by your toughest critic is a hard fact to swallow. The good news is that sooner or later you’ll hit a combination that’s a winner … [Read more.]
Here’s a whole new reason to smile… well, three reasons actually!
Night after night I watch my three-year-old struggle with utensils at our kitchen table. Anyone with a similarly aged child can attest to their “I can do it myself” attitude so watching this nightly ritual dance of cutlery almost always ultimately ends in frustration.
I once worked with a woman who could not bare to eat bananas with any sign of bruising – in my opinion she was eating bananas that were so green they were practically crunchy. Clearly what she needed was a banana protector. Yes, really.