Chef Jess

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Beef & Vegetable Puree

Average Rating: (4 / 5)

This was George’s first try at beef and he laughed at us. Not so much at the food but at ...

5 Top Tips to Keeping a Healthy Balance this Christmas

By: Jess | 0 Comments | On: December 13, 2012 | Category : Nutrition, Tips & Tricks

5 Tips for Keeping a Healthy Balance this Christmas The One Handed Cooks Christmas eBook is our FREE gift to you with any eBook or Meal Plan purchase. Filled with loads of recipe inspiration to bring festive fun to meal and snack times as well as joy to your kitchen. Merry Christmas, we hope...
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Peach, Banana & Apple Puree

Recipe Type: Baby Food, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Purées, Vegetarian, Wheat Free Tags: Apple, Banana, Fruit, Peach, Puree

Average Rating: (0 / 5)

Summertime is a great time of year for fruit and George has been trying a great variety over the last ...

Fish & Mercury – a Q&A

By: Jess | 0 Comments | On: December 11, 2012 | Category : Foods, Nutrition

Including fish as part of normal, healthy and varied diet is important for your child’s health. Fish is high in protein, low in fat, and contains essential omega-3 fatty acids necessary for childrens’ growth and development, in particular their brain and vision. There is often a lot of talk about...
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Pick ‘n’ Mix Lentil & Veggie Mash

Recipe Type: Baby Food, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Textured Food, Textured Food, Toddler Food, Vegetarian, Vegetarian, Wheat Free Tags: Lentil, Mash, Pick 'n' Mix, Vegetarian, Veggie

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

Does anyone else feel the same nervous anticipation as I do when trying new foods with their bub? Over the ...

Carrot, Parsnip, Cauliflower, Leek & Ricotta Puree

Recipe Type: Baby Food, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Purées, Vegetarian, Wheat Free Tags: Carrot, Cauliflower, Leek, Parsnip, Puree, Ricotta

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Carrot and parsnip puree was one of George’s favourite first food purees! He loves it. He still loved it when ...

5 Reasons for ‘In Season’

By: Jess | 2 Comments | On: November 30, 2012 | Category : Foods, Nutrition

Have you tried eating a mango in the middle of winter? It’s just not the same as enjoying them in summer when they are in season and at their peak. Fruits and vegetables are packed full of vitamins and minerals and high in fibre. Eating adequate amounts of fruits and...
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Why Babies and Toddlers Don’t Need Fruit Juice

By: Jess | 7 Comments | On: November 29, 2012 | Category : Foods, Fussy Eaters, Nutrition, Tips & Tricks

Some supermarkets have recently stocked the shelves with fruit juice marketed for babies as young as 6 months. We are not fans of this at all! Research conducted in Australia has linked consumption of fruit juice and fruit drinks, such as cordial, with childhood obesity. Approximately 1 in 4...
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Understanding Food Labels Part 2: Nutrition Claims

By: Jess | 2 Comments | On: November 28, 2012 | Category : Nutrition, Understanding Food Labels

Understanding Nutrition Claims Low fat, reduced fat, high fibre, reduced salt, low salt, low sugar…! How many nutrient claims can one product list and how many do you have to understand? Well, there are lots actually and some can be easily misunderstood making you choose a product that is not...
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Zucchini & Basil Muffins

Recipe Type: Baby Food, Family Food, Finger Food, Finger Food, Healthy Snacks, Healthy Snacks, Kids Parties, Toddler Food, Vegetarian, Vegetarian

Average Rating: (3.8 / 5)

These tasty, savoury muffins were whipped up quickly during one of George’s cat naps and were enjoyed at a picnic ...

Understanding Food Labels Part 1: The Nutrition Information Panel

By: Jess | 3 Comments | On: November 27, 2012 | Category : Nutrition, Understanding Food Labels

In Australia and New Zealand food labeling is strictly regulated by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ). Food labels are designed to help us make safer and healthier food choices. They labels tell us what is in the food product and how to prepare and store it. Does the thought...
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