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What’s hiding in your dried fruit…
We recommend to always check your dried fruits simply because most of the time it’s not just dried fruit! Dried fruit is naturally sweet...


Choosing puff pastry
What comes to mind when we think of pastry? Butter, flour a few other ingredients to make up a delicious buttery flakey pastry for snacks and desserts... well you might be shocked to find out a lot of the supermarket ready rolled options do not contain butter at all, but instead ingredients we wouldn't recommend. Of course if you follow a dairy-free diet the options using oils are currently the only option for you for quick supermarket pastries. However you can make a great


Mini custard tarts
Quick and easy homemade custard tarts minus the refined sugar! Our custard recipe is super quick, simple, contains little ingredients and...


15 healthy spreads
It's hard to find a healthy spread to top our toast or pop in a sandwich for our little ones but we have done the work for you to provide you with 15 great, healthy spreads to offer.


Packet snacks we recommend
As always I recommend whole foods when providing your children with snacks such as boiled eggs, natural nut butters on crackers or bread, fruit, veg etc, it's cheaper and it's going to keep your little one fuller for longer whilst not effecting their appetite at mealtimes. However, life gets in the way sometimes and it's often us parents need a quick, convenient snack for on the go or to purchase in an emergency. Packet snacks can be super handy however MANY out there, almos


Corn rollers
Get creative and express your inner artist with corn. Corn rollers is simply rolling the corn in paint and rolling it onto paper to...


Choosing oats
If you are someone who uses oats a lot for bakes such as cakes, bars, pancakes, breakfasts or substitute oats as a ground flour alternative we recommend to pick the organic option.


Are you cleaning your fruit and veg effectively?
Social media is full of videos of fruit and veg being wash, cleaned and stored in perfect little jars in the fridge. Although these videos are super satisfying to watch, a lot of them are doing something wrong... but what is that?


5 reasons to add olive oil to smoothies
Did you know adding olive oil to your smoothies has many health benefits as well as improving the taste and texture of your smoothie! Below we have listed 5 reasons we recommend adding extra virgin olive oil to your smoothies


Shelf stable purées: are they suitable as an everyday meal?
Why I recommend shelf stable purees shouldn’t be used for everyday meal consumption and more for a now and again quick meal when you are too exhausted to cook or an emergency meal on the go.


Cucumber coins
Cucumber coins encourages your child to grip and hold the vegetable in their hands whilst posting into the slot. Children gravitate...


Blueberry countdown
Blueberry countdown is a very simple, repetitive activity but has been one of the most successful with our picky eaters! The activity...


Bread painting
Get creative and express your inner artist with bread art. Bread art is simply painting with food colouring onto bread slices, during...


Banana buildings
Build towers as tall as you can using slippery, slimy, banana slices! Develop counting skills, fine motor skills, problem solving skills...


How and why food play works!
Food is a REAL fear for some children, just like being afraid of spiders or snakes. For some, the sensory properties of certain foods can...


Food puzzles
Puzzles help children develop finger strength, perseverance and problem-solving skills. Puzzle pieces require your child to pick up, move...


Dino ice rescue
Pour, squeeze, sprinkle, hammer or smash to release what’s inside! Playing with ice is a great way to entertain little ones whilst...


Couscous construction
Couscous construction encourages your child to explore feared textures through role play. During the typical stages of picky eating most...


Mini broccoli and cheddar loaves
Have a little one who loves their bread? Try out are broccoli and cheddar loaves. The perfect size for dipping into soups and stews or...


Prawn toast
My go to quick and easy meal or snack for my children which takes under 10 minutes! Prawn toast is packed with nutrients whilst being...
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