Mr 3 has been going through a Hash Brown phase, so I thought I’d experiment with mixing some Zucchini in to make them a little healthier. Unfortunately, he wouldn’t even touch one because he was suspicious of the green! He is fussy after all! Thankfully my Little Foodie 20 month old LOVED them and I […]
Red Quinoa and Chocolate Chip Cookies
March 13, 2012 by
These Red Quinoa and Chocolate Chip Cookies are adapted from Heidi Swanson’s (of 101 Cookboooks) book Super Natural Cooking. The book is a must-have addition to any cookbook collection. It’s inspiring to page through and learn about adding New Super Foods to your families diet. When I saw the recipe for Red Quinoa and Walnut […]
Happy Valentines Day – Muffin Tin Meal
February 14, 2012 by
Pin It Happy Valentines Day! Mr 3 has been sick at home the past few days, so I put together this fruity Muffin Tin Meal to fill him up with nutritious fruit to help him get his strength back. There are strawberries, apples (some cut in hearts) and grapes. I was doubtful whether he’d eat […]
Baked Potato & Beans Bento Box
February 8, 2012 by
This Baked Potato & Beans Bento Box was prepared for Mr 1.5. I thought it would be a fun and different way for him to enjoy baked beans and potatoes. The Bento Box also includes 2 Cheese Bears, Peas & Corn. Cheese is one of Mr 1.5’s favorite foods, in fact we have to spell […]
French Toast Hearts – Muffin Tin Meal
February 6, 2012 by
I’ve mentioned in the past my struggles to get Mr 3 to eat eggs. So, for his Muffin Tin Meal this week, I cooked some French Toast, spread it with jam and cut it into little hearts to fit in a heart shaped muffin tin. The usual struggle to keep him at the table and […]
Healthy Nutty Beef Schnitzel
February 5, 2012 by
These Healthy Nutty Beef Schnitzel and crumbed with ground almonds in place of breadcrumbs. It’s a delicious way to turn a usually high fat and high carb dish into a richly nutritious one. These beef schnitzels are baked not fried, making them EVEN healthier than the deep fried variety. Schnitzels are one of those recipes […]
5 Fun and Healthy Fruit Snack Ideas
February 1, 2012 by
Here are 5 Fun and Healthy Fruit Snack Ideas that even the pickiest of eaters will find a challenge to say no to… Various cookie cutters were used to cut bears from apple pieces, and cranberries were used for the bear’s eyes, nose and mouth. Presenting green and crimson grapes together is appealing to the […]
Oaty Cranberry & Seed Bites
January 31, 2012 by
These delicious little bites were adapted from a recipe from Nigella Express. I had a tin of condensed milk in the pantry and had been looking for a “healthy” recipe to include it in, knowing that the sweetness in the little tin would make all other ingredients sing. When I stumbled on this recipe […]
Muffin Tin Meal – Fruity Snack
January 23, 2012 by
This is my very first attempt at a Muffin Tin Meal, a craze which started over at Muffin Tin Mom’s . Head over to her site to see inspiring examples of Muffin Tin Meals and find out everything you need to know about the “how to’s” of this fun activity. I put together this […]
Frog on a Pond of Peas – Bento Inspired Lunch Box
January 20, 2012 by
We were home today for lunch, so, inspired by Bento of the Week, I decided to have a play with a green themed lunch and made a Frog on a Pond of Peas for Mr 3’s enjoyment! To make your own pond, you need a Frog Shaped Cookie Cutter to cut a Froggy Shape out […]
