What now seems like many years ago I worked in a fabulous child care centre and whenever one of the children celebrated a birthday we would all share together in a special morning or afternoon tea. Dip, crackers and vegetable sticks inevitably formed part of this snacktime ritual, and it is here that a fabulous […]
Easy Slow Cooker Mini Meatballs Recipe
This easy meatball recipe has three things going for it (well, probably more but three that I am going to talk about!). #1 has to be the meatballs: they are just the ultimate in comfort food and these bite sized mini meatballs are perfect for kids. #2 they cook in the slow cooker…and you know […]
Simple Cooking for Kids: 12 Delicious (and Easy!) Recipes to Try
There’s no doubt about it, kids + cooking = fun! Making cookies, cakes, pinwheels, muffins and ice blocks are firm favourites in our house. But have you ever stopped to consider what you child is learning while they’re helping you in the kitchen? It’s probably more than you think. Many teachers are integrating kitchen garden […]
One Bowl, Slow Cooker Carrot Cake
I am becoming a little addicted to experimenting baking cakes made in the slow cooker! They are so deliciously moist and so easy to make. This carrot cake is a hit with the whole family and makes a delicious addition to any morning or afternoon tea table…who am I kidding, it’s also great with coffee […]
Tostadas! A Self-Serve, Fast Family Friendly Dinner Idea
Does your family love Mexican food? We do. It is such a family friendly option with many dishes being self-serve and easy to personalise the flavours. Tacos and nachos are our staple dishes but every now and then we like to add in something different. We have even made our own homemade flour tortillas for […]
