Food & Nutrition
Kids nutrition advice and fun recipe ideas.
E Numbers to Avoid
Health specialists around the world are becoming increasingly convinced that the additives in processed foods are firmly linked to the dramatic rise in…
Hiding Vegetables in Favourite Foods
A child who refuses to eat vegetables can become the bane of any parent's existence. This article provides tips on disguising vegetables so that even the most…
Encouraging New Foods
Tips and advice on encouraging children to try new foods. How to encourage children to be healthy and adventurous eaters.
Healthy Food on The Run
Tips for eating healthy on the go, whether while running errands, on a road trip, at fast food establishments, or in restaurants.
Packing Great Picnics
Everyone loves a good picnic! Discover some great ideas on how to pack a great picnic, from savoury delights to sweet nibbles.
Table Manners
Table manners are an extremely important part of dining, and children should come into contact with them from the time they are old enough to sit at the table.…
Cheap Lunchbox Ideas
Many parents are turning to packed lunches to help keep on top of their household budget. There is no doubt that making kids packed lunches is much cheaper…
Jelly with Milk and Fruit
This twist on traditional jelly is popular with children and can be easily adapted using different flavoured jellies or fruits
Why Is My Child A Fussy Eater?
As a parent of a very faddy child I know just how frustrating it can be and how unhelpful some of the fussy eating myths are...
Pinwheel Sandwiches
A pinwheel sandwich is a slice of bread that has been flattened with a rolling pin. The filling is added, the bread is rolled up and then sliced to make small…
Witches Brew Fruit Smoothies
Use your imagination to blend up a wicked fruit concoction to enjoy at Halloween or any other autumn events.
Autumn Feast Muffins
These muffins use oats, apples and carrots, which are harvested in the autumn. They are juicy, fresh and great for a treat!
Bread and soup making with kids
Now that autumn appears to have truly hit us I like to start making some cosy winter warming recipes. What better way to start, than with some carrot and…
A Gingerbread House for Shelter
I was contacted by the charity Shelter and asked if I’d like to enter a competition they are running to raise awareness of the charity, by making a gingerbread…
How to make Rainbow Toast
My son is more into science than art, which is great too. But, when I suggested painting on bread, his eyes lit up…painting and food, what a great combination!
Rocky Road Crunch Bars Fun
Last week, we decided to cook together. We chose to make these Rocky Road crunch bars from Nigella. They were definitely right up BB’s street!
Tips for Cooking with Children
Cooking with children is good for them, they can learn so much… food, motor skills, following instructions, listening skills and safety just to mention a few.
A Family Apple Scrumble
We love a good old fashioned Sunday roast. So what better, than to get the whole family involved. Daddy cooked the roast, while I made an apple scrumble...
Basic Equipment
All of our recipes tell you at the start what equipment and ingredients you need. Here’s some of the equipment we use most often in our recipes...
Chocolate Cake Creations
This week, I baked a chocolate cake with BB (aged 6) and it was so noticeably easier than I remember before. He wanted to bake a chocolate cake with…
Cooking for One
If you’re cooking for one, then be your own VIP. It’s the perfect opportunity to make your very own favourites or experiment with new flavours and techniques.
Easter Nest Cake Pops
I always like a challenge. I have never made cake pops before, but like the look of them, so not only did I challenge us to make some cake pops, but we made…
Edible Fairy and Wizard Wands
For our fairy and wizard week, I wanted to do something with food for a change, so I decided we could make some edible fairy and wizard wands. Here’s how...
Egg Muffins
After blowing so many eggs for our egg decorating we needed to find a way to eat the eggs. We decided to have a go at my friends recipe for egg muffins...
Get Safe
Cooking is great fun but it’s vital to stay safe. Here’s our guide to safe techniques in the kitchen.
Healthy Eating for All Ages
We all need to eat a good diet to keep us fuelled up with the energy we need for daily life, but what exactly is a healthy diet?
Marzipan Sweet Fun
Children love playdoh and they love cooking, so how about combining the two activities and make marzipan sweets? Here’s our marzipan fun...
Worms in Mud Pudding
After a lovely day in the garden planting and worm hunting, what better way to end it, than to make these delicious worms in mud puddings?
Florida Cocktail
An appetising starter, bursting with citrus goodness...
Mini Cheese and Onion Quiches
These mini quiches are ideal for packed lunches, picnics, snacks and party food.
Tips on cooking with kids
Cooking with children is about much more than the finished product. It’s a chance to spend some quality family time together – talking, laughing and…
Autumn Fruit Smoothie
This delicious smoothie is made from fruit that is in season during autumn.
Bobotie
A fun and original recipe with curried meat, sultanas, oranges and egg custard.
Egg in a Cup
This recipe is a slight twist on the traditional ‘poached egg on toast’ as it is served in a cup or mug.
Mixed Bean Salad
To make this salad you just combine different types of canned beans and vegetables and mix with a dressing.
Perfect Packed Lunches
A balanced diet is about eating lots of different foods to get the nutrients they need, so be prepared to put in a bit of time and effort – it’ll pay off in…
Rainbow Couscous
A quick an easy recipe that’s both nutritious and filling. Bright peppers add a rainbow of colours and a cool crunch to this tasty salad.
Cheese and Herb Muffins in a Mug
A tasty savoury muffin, perfect served as a warming snack with soup on a cold day and so easy to make...
Easy Greek Salad, Pitta Breads and Tzatziki
A traditional Greek Salad alive with flavour. Serve as an accompaniment to the family meal or on its own as a healthy lunch option…
Lactose Free Diets
Lactose intolerance is a fairly common and totally manageable condition. This article answers frequently asked questions about lactose intolerance and…
Should Children Give Up Treats For Lent?
It’s all very well and good us adults giving up treats for Lent, but should we be encouraging children to do the same?