One-Bowl Apple Cake
A quick and easy cake to whip up for afternoon tea. Better still get the kids involved and make it a fun school holiday activity. Ingredients 2 eggs 1 3/4 cups of sugar 1/2 cup of oil 2 heaped teaspoons of cinnamon 2 cups of plain flour 2 teaspoons of baking soda 1 tin of […]
Are You Making Your Child An Emotional Eater?
After having two fairly good eaters, I struggle with my third child who has always been a bit fussier. What I consider a “grazer” by nature, she is constantly demanding snacks but getting through dinner is a challenge. I acquiesce to many of her snack demands as I figure it is good as long as […]
Chocolate Carrots Recipe By Masterchef Chef Kirsten Tibballs
Chocolate Carrots 275 g chocolate cake 15 g Callebaut cocoa powder 20 g raspberry jam 190 g condensed milk 90 g desiccated coconut (plus a little extra for rolling the balls in) Place the cake in the bowl of a stand mixer and mix to break it up. Add in the cocoa powder, raspberry jam, […]
How To Avoid Packing Food Poisoning In Your Child’s Lunchbox
When I was at school in the 80s, I’d take a ham and cheese sandwich to my Queensland school almost every day. It sat in my bag and baked for a few hours until the bell rang for lunch. By the time I ate it, it was warm, soaked with melted butter, and frankly pretty […]
School Helps Hungry Kids With Share Table
Making lunches for my three kids can be excruciating. One likes apples but not other fruit. One likes bananas, but only if they’re not too ripe (how ripe is too ripe depends entirely on mood). And one only likes raspberries, but they get squishy by lunchtime so now the only plant matter I can pack […]
GLUTEN FREE WATTLESEED GINGERBREAD MEN RECIPE
Here’s a healthy, nutrient dense, gluten free version of the little Christmas treats we all love. Introducing, Wattleseed-Men! High in protein and free from refined sugar so you don’t have to worry about the waist-line this holiday season. A great way to get the kids in the kitchen and delicious dipped in your coffee (or […]
Magical Fairy Wand Biscuits
Cast a beautiful spell over afternoon tea with these magical and edible wands! How great are these? If you are looking for a simple baking activity to do with your kids – this one is perfect! You will need: 185g butter 1 cup of caster sugar 1½ teaspoons vanilla essence 2½ cups of plain flour […]
Do Kids Need Vitamin Supplements?
Worrying about whether your child is getting enough of the right vitamins and minerals is common for parents, especially if you have a fussy eater or are trying to avoid illness. Vitamin supplements have come along way in appeal factor and with the new chewable and gummy style doses and it can be tempting to […]
BEST Chocolate Cake Recipe = Afternoon Tea Sorted
This recipe is from my Grade 8 Home Economics Teacher, Mrs Thompson. She was a great teacher and this recipe is a winner. I have been using it ever since. The secret is in the 3 sift process! Yes, it requires you to sift the dry ingredients 3 times, but that’s what makes it […]
This Is How To Get More Healthy Food Into Your Kids
Kids can be fussy and contrary when it comes to food and many parents worry that they aren’t getting enough healthy food into those growing bodies. After all, everyone is busy and come dinnertime it can be easier to opt for chicken nuggets or the standard tomato-based pasta if you know it’s guaranteed to get […]