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Inspiration: 50 Baby Puree Ideas

By: Jess | 2 Comments | On: November 12, 2013 | Category : Blog, Fussy Eaters, Solids

Are you a new Mum about to start your baby on solids and looking for some puree suggestions? Or maybe, its your 2nd, 3rd or 4th child and need some new ideas? You might be interested in our Baby Foodie eBook or if it’s finger foods you’re after you might like...
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Bring Back Family Mealtimes

By: Jess | 0 Comments | On: November 12, 2013 | Category : Blog, Food Preparation, Food Storage, Fussy Eaters, Nutrition, Tips & Tricks, Tips from Mums

Family mealtimes matter. Family mealtimes are the perfect opportunity to enjoy good food, encourage social interaction as a family as well as provide good nutrition for your child’s growth, health and wellbeing. Back in the good ol’ days families ate together at the dining table most days. These days the...
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Cannellini Bean, Herb & Quinoa Patties

Average Rating: (4.6 / 5)

It was third attempt = success with George and these delightful little Cannellini Bean, Herb & Quinoa patties. They were ...

Blueberry, Apple & Lemon Muffins

Recipe Type: Family Food, Finger Food, Healthy Snacks, Healthy Snacks, Kids Parties, Toddler Food, Vegetarian Tags: Apple, Blueberry, Finger Food, Fruit, Healthy Snack, Lemon, Muffins, Spelt, Vegetarian

Average Rating: (3.7 / 5)

Blueberries are in season now and not only delicious but great value inspiring me to make these Blueberry, Apple & ...

Inspiration: 30 Sweet & Savoury Muffin Ideas

By: Jess | 6 Comments | On: October 28, 2013 | Category : Blog, Fussy Eaters, Tips from Mums

Do you ever get stuck for ideas when you need to make a healthy sweet snack? Especially when you need to serve it to your kids too? Do you find yourself cooking the same-old because you can’t be bothered searching for something new? When we get stuck, there’s no better...
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Macaroni Peas Leftover Muffins

Recipe Type: Baby Food, Family Food, Finger Food, Finger Food, Healthy Snacks, Healthy Snacks, Lunch, Textured Food, Textured Food, Toddler Food, Vegetarian, Vegetarian Tags: Finger Food, Fussy Eaters, Leftovers, Lentils, Muffins, Pasta, Peas, Spinach, Vegetarian

Average Rating: (2 / 5)

I didn’t have to think about what I was going to do with the leftover Macaroni Peas with Spinach & ...

Macaroni Peas with Spinach and Lentils

Recipe Type: Dinner, Egg Free, Family Food, Lunch, Textured Food, Toddler Food, Vegetarian Tags: Green Vegetables, Healthy, Lentils, Pasta, Peas, Spinach, Vegetarian

Average Rating: (3.6 / 5)

Macaroni Peas with Spinach & Lentils A little twist on macaroni cheese our Macaroni Peas with Spinach and Lentils is ...

Top 5 Reasons Why Kids Want to Get Messy With Food

By: Jess | 3 Comments | On: October 15, 2013 | Category : Blog, Fussy Eaters, Solids, Tips & Tricks

Does your child poke new foods with a spoon or finger? Do they pat, squish and squeeze them with their hands or throw them over the side of the high chair tray? Maybe they bring them to their nose or lips or even spit them out after their first taste,...
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Inspiration: 25 Pasta Favourites

By: Jess | 0 Comments | On: October 14, 2013 | Category : Blog, Tips & Tricks

Do you ever get stuck for ideas with your pantry staples – such as pasta, especially when you need to serve it to your kids? Do you find yourself cooking the same-old because you can’t be bothered searching for something new? When we get stuck, there’s no better inspiration than...
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Sweet Potato, Carrot & Apple Spelt (or Wholemeal) Muffins

Recipe Type: Baby Food, Family Food, Finger Food, Finger Food, Healthy Snacks, Healthy Snacks, Kids Parties, Textured Food, Toddler Food, Vegetarian, Vegetarian, Wheat Free Tags: Apple, Carrot, Chia Seeds, Finger Food, Healthy Snack, Spelt Muffins, Sweet potato

Average Rating: (4.4 / 5)

There’s a lovely new cafe near me that make some scrumptious spelt muffins but at $4 a pop I decided ...

Keeping Our Babies and Toddlers Hydrated

By: Jess | 0 Comments | On: October 1, 2013 | Category : Nutrition, Tips & Tricks

It’s only a few weeks into Spring and some days we’re already reaching 30 degrees in Sydney. We’re all packing the winter clothes away, pulling out the dresses, shorts and t-shirts and craving more salads. We’re probably finding ourselves looking for the water bottle too, wanting to drink more throughout...
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Inspiration: 20 Chicken Finger Food Ideas

By: Jess | 4 Comments | On: October 1, 2013 | Category : Fussy Eaters

Do you ever get stuck for ideas with your weekly staples – such chicken, especially when you need to serve it as finger food to your toddler? Do you find yourself cooking the same-old because you can’t be bothered searching for something new? When we get stuck, there’s no better...
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