Hahaha, if I knew the answer to that I’d be one chilled mamma. As far as feeding my family goes, though, I’ve had some thoughts, and that’s a start at least. Meal plan I’ve always planned my meals a week in advance. It means that I don’t have to come up with ideas on busy week … Continue reading How to be organised
My eldest three love this tart (and so do I!). My two year old, Sophie, point-blank refused to try it but maybe she’ll change her mind next time… The picture is of my practice run for this recipe. I was planning on making this again, cutting the pastry neatly around the top of the tin, … Continue reading Salmon tart
Easy to make, tasty and with a healthy twist, adding tinned fruit and juice to a pudding that your children are probably already familiar with is a great way of getting goodness into them. Even better, though, this is treat that the kids can mainly make on their own. I open tins, pour juice if … Continue reading Orange jelly
Get your little ones interested in cooking and they’ll eat better – a more varied, healthy diet with fewer processed foods. But what can they do to help you in the kitchen? Obviously this depends on the age of your kids. My eldest is six, and my youngest is two and they all get involved … Continue reading Getting kids interested
Soup But soup is boring, right? I used to think so – too many memories of bland tinned and packet varieties from my student days. But homemade soups can be really tasty, and using root veg gives it a lovely think, smooth texture that is easy for younger kids to keep on the spoon. Serve … Continue reading Sweet potato and red pepper soup
Cooking with Kids 