Chef Jess

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Carrot & Orange Soup

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I’ve been enjoying an orange a day for 10 days for #GoOrange and am feeling great.  I love oranges. Along ...

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#GoOrange – An Orange A Day For 10 Days This June

By: | 0 Comments | On: June 19, 2013 | Category : Foods, Nutrition

This June we plan to #GoOrange. We were kindly sent a box of freshly picked Aussie Oranges from Citrus Australia and have been challenged to enjoy an orange a day for 10 days and reap the nutritious rewards. You may already pour yourself a glass of OJ every morning from...
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Saving Your Sanity

By: | 1 Comment | On: June 13, 2013 | Category : Fussy Eaters

You might feel like you want to tear your hair out when your child goes through stages of fussy eating.  It certainly is a stressful time.  But keeping your cool is the best way to get through it and you may even find the fussy eating phase goes away much...
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Simple Beef and Brown Lentil Ragu

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The first time I made this beef and brown lentil ragu for George I had to go back to get ...

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Reader FAQ: Grazing vs 3 Meals Per Day

By: | 5 Comments | On: June 11, 2013 | Category : Blog, Fussy Eaters, Nutrition

Kids will be kids, and there will be times when their behaviour is just plain random and confusing but will often go back to normal without changing anything. Sometimes, the answer to your problem is over a coffee with a friend, posting the question in an online mother’s group, or...
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Moroccan Chicken with Couscous

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I was a little unsure whether George would accept this Moroccan chicken with couscous for his dinner tonight. I was ...

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Baby Bolognese

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When George was around 8-9 months old I would make big batches of this baby bolognese, he loved it. I ...

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Yoghurt & Broccoli Quiche

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I like to find new ways to use yoghurt in my cooking and these yoghurt and broccoli quiches were a ...

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The Health Benefits of Dairy: How Many Serves Does Your Child Need Each Day?

By: | 0 Comments | On: May 28, 2013 | Category : Foods, Nutrition, Uncategorized

We recently wrote about how important it is for infants, children and adolescents to consume enough calcium in their daily diet.  Dairy foods are the richest source of calcium in the Australian diet and unless your child has a food allergy or intolerance to cow’s milk they can be the...
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Garlic & Thyme Veggie Beef

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This garlic & thyme veggie beef puree is a stronger flavoured meal for older babies.  Including capsicum, garlic and thyme ...

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Food Revolution Day Soup: Pearl Barley, Vegetable & Basil

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I was so excited to receive my Aussie Farmers Direct Food Revolution Day Box filled with fresh, local and seasonal ...

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Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution Day 2013

By: | 1 Comment | On: May 15, 2013 | Category : Fussy Eaters, Nutrition

One Handed Cooks is very excited to be participating in the ‘Blogger Soup Challenge’ and to “Cook it. Share it. Live it.” this Friday the 17th of May.  It is all part of Food Revolution Day 2013, a campaign of Jamie Oliver’s charities: the Better Food Foundation (UK) and Jamie Oliver...
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5 Reasons Why Babies and Toddlers Need Calcium

By: | 5 Comments | On: May 14, 2013 | Category : Nutrition, Vitamins & Minerals

Development and maintenance of strong bones – the skeleton contains 99% of the body’s calcium stores Growth and maintenance of healthy teeth and the protection of tooth enamel, preventing tooth decay. Ensuring healthy muscle and nerve function. A healthy heart – remember the heart is a muscle! Normal hormone release...
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Chicken, Beetroot & Broccoli

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Chicken, beetroot and broccoli is a simple yet tasty combination for the young babies.  Beetroot can be an easy vegetable ...

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