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When I hear comfort food, I think lasagne. Not that I spend much time hearing voices in my head talking about food… ok, maybe all the time a little… There is something soothing, pleasantly unsurprising and effortlessly nostalgic about a classic beef lasagne. It’s easy to feed to children and adults alike, and although it takes…
Hands up who dreads Halloween? If you are a parent trying to keep your children’s (and your own!) sugar intake to the World Health Organisation recommended daily allowance, then Halloween can be a nightmare, in every sense of the word. It’s the most sugar-laden celebration of the year, and candy is worshipped then in a…
My baby girl is off to nursery! Ok, so she’s not been a baby for a while. And it’s only 2 mornings a week. And she’s been at home longer than most kids are before nursery. But still… I’m sure every mother who has ever had to drop their child off at nursery for the…
Have you ever tried orzo pasta? It’s a tiny one that looks like rice, but it’s silky and buttery and delicious, and I love it. I went to a gorgeous independent, ethical, local food shop recently. HiSBe (How it Should Be) is beautiful and full of fresh exciting produce and colours. I was most amazed…
Studies have shown us that children who are involved in meal preparation and cooking of healthy meals are more likely to choose to eat healthy foods. One even found a 10% increase in choice of vegetables for children who helped cook versus those who didn’t. It stands to reason, therefore, that if we want our…
I’ve just got back from a glorious week in Italy. My parents purchased a small house out there almost 10 years ago and have been doing it up bit by bit ever since. It is beautifully isolated with a spectacular view and particularly perfect weather at this time of year. Just being in that house and…