Tag Archives: food

Say hello to the new Ikea Duktig play food

Say hello to the new Ikea Duktig play food

Felt play food is enormously popular with parents and children the world over. Most is handmade and of beautiful quality which means it’s not necessarily budget-friendly. I know. My daughter has a quite a collection of felt food and I’ve often thought how fantastic it would be if there was a less expensive option.

Boxsal – packin’ the best picnic

Boxsal – packin’ the best picnic

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 – it’s not over yet!

MasterChef – it’s not over yet!

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.

The pinnacle of play food from Life’s a Stitch

The pinnacle of play food from Life’s a Stitch

Vibrant fruit, delicious sandwiches, lip-smackingly good biscuits and yummy sushi equal heaven for the taste buds. My daughter and I are big fans of all of these foods – especially the sushi. Combine this enthusiasm with endless play opportunities and I think we’ve hit a toy goldmine.

Update – Smiling Planet’s new bowls, organic tees and pillows

Update – Smiling Planet’s new bowls, organic tees and pillows

Here’s a whole new reason to smile… well, three reasons actually!

Jim’s pancakes take the biscuit!

Jim’s pancakes take the biscuit!

I like to make yummy pancakes as a weekend breakfast treat for my family. But seeing this dad’s website has me wondering if I should be standing on my head whilst flipping them!

Box Fresh – gourmet fresh food with a chef’s touch

Box Fresh – gourmet fresh food with a chef’s touch

Serving the family fresh, home-cooked food is a priority for my partner and I but we freely admit to a bad case of supermarket fatigue. At the end of a long day, finding that offerings aren’t as fresh as we’d like and having to make do on the run is becoming a reality for many … [Read more.]

Freeze! Hands up who wants a Zoku icy pole?

Freeze! Hands up who wants a Zoku icy pole?

Even though we’ve hit winter, there’s nothing like a yummy, healthy icy treat for dessert. These are so quick and fun to make that you will be hooked!

Broody Foodie – twelve week challenge

Broody Foodie – twelve week challenge

After discovering Broody Foodie recently and looking at my own diet and exercise routine, I’ve decided to start a twelve-week program designed by Sophie Halls Anning, the nutritionist behind this newly launched concept.

Designer cutlery to go? Now there’s an idea…

Designer cutlery to go?  Now there’s an idea…

I can’t count how many different types of utensils I have tried using to feed my son.  Silver ones, plastic ones, cartoon ones, disposable ones, colourful ones, adult-size ones and child-size ones.  But no matter what I’ve tried, I haven’t found the answer.  Until now…

Hey, little chef – Babyology’s best cookbooks for kids

Hey, little chef – Babyology’s best cookbooks for kids

Yes, cooking with kids is very, very messy. But it’s also incredible fun and one of the best ways to encourage fussy eaters to try new things. Like my own firstborn who spent a year-and-a-half of his toddlerhood eating nothing but chips, chicken nuggets and cheese… With that in mind, Babyology has searched high and … [Read more.]

Funkykat cooler bags – function with a dash of panache

Funkykat cooler bags – function with a dash of panache

A cooler bag – whether on my shoulder, stashed below the pram or in the car – was a must-have piece of parent gear for me over this long, humid and sweltering summer. It kept my daughter’s peanut butter and jam sandwiches from melting away, my cheese sandwich from becoming inedible and our water from … [Read more.]