I found myself up to my elbows making cupcakes (well, muffins actually) the other night, for my second eldest to take to school for his birthday. When he asked me to make the cakes I
Today’s parents are special. You have to be — you are raising children in a very different world and as my mother likes to remind me, “Things aren’t the way they used to be.” …She’s
Will nuts make me fat and which nuts are best? A girlfriend said to me the other night that her weakness was eating nuts. “I just love snacking on them, isn’t that terrible because they
Lamb is possibly my favourite protein (apologies to the vegetarians!). This hearty soup nourishes and nurtures the weary or light-hearted. The Moroccan flavours complement the tender lamb shanks and the sweetness of the purple carrots beautifully… It’s
Plastic has revolutionized the way we move and store our food… Its incredible properties have resulted in us being surrounded by plastic food packaging. Next time you are at the supermarket make a mental note
“Research tells us fourteen out of any ten individuals likes chocolate” —Sandra Boynton Young or old we all tend to love chocolate so it’s good news that this recipe is both chocolatey but densely wholesome.
With part 2 of this Shop For Health series I would like to look at priorities when purchasing fruit and vegetables…. Q: “What is my top recommendation for parents when it comes to fruits and
I am often asked questions about my shopping rituals. With the next few blogs I would like to share the considerations and thoughts I hold in mind, when I source and purchase foods for my family…
More and more people today have allergies and I am often asked how one should tackle sensitivity — all the while ensuring a balanced diet. Many parents whose child may react to dairy products due
Over the years I have invested countless hours looking into foods that nourish health… I’ve also spent countless hours in the kitchen preparing and cooking these foods for my family, and know just how important
These pictures depict how happy children can turn beastly (yes, even my children!) when fed too much sugar or artificial sweeteners. Fortunately in this case I know these young “animals” were just playing around rather
Keeping up to date with information is critical, especially in the world of health. Products come in and out of fashion and I am committed to staying abreast of research. Over the last 6 months
For the mums who email me regularly asking when my cookbook (Which Foods When) will be finished — I am excited to finally say that 2 cookbooks are now on the go! I am working
Our eleven year-old is a trampoline enthusiast. He would literally take a trampolining class every day if the family budget would allow… He loves how his chest is becoming stronger and his shoulders and arms
Is your house full of lolly bags? Strangely, we seemed to have a long weekend filled with all four of my children attending at least two birthday parties each, and every time returning with an
