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Candy can be a tough thing to say no to at this time of year. And I have no problem with occasionally saying yes as a rare treat. But the truth is, if I can give my kids something they will consider a treat as much as (or potentially even more than) shop-bought processed candy…
A true French croque monsieur is a thing of beauty. It takes an ordinary grilled cheese sandwich and turns it into a hearty, delicious, creamy meal. My family is French, and I cannot fault a yummy croque monsieur (or better yet, madame) except for one thing: it’s not exactly healthy. Sure, it makes a gorgeous…
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…
These delicious, bakery-style pumpkin cookies are one of my many odes to autumn (fall). Cakey, soft, pumpkin-y (ok, not a word, but it should be!). And yummy. Oh, so yummy! More like individual cakes than cookies really, these melt-in-your-mouth biscuits are perfect with a steaming cup of pumpkin spice latte or a simple cup of…
Next to Christmas and Easter, Halloween is possibly a low sugar parent’s most dreaded time of year for the sugar content it inevitably carries with it! It can be daunting, and feel overwhelming to try and figure out how to cope with a holiday centred around candy when you are trying to keep your family…
Aah, BBQ sauce. A family favourite. And for good reason. It’s delicious, smoky, packed with amazing deep flavours, and perfect for smothering pulled pork with. Sadly, however, it is also very high in sugar. Like, seriously high. In fact, it is usually at least a third sugar. Ouch. Fortunately, I am here to tell you…