Chef Jess

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FAQ: Spoon refusal

By: | 1 Comment | On: July 20, 2014 | Category : Blog, Fussy Eaters, Solids, Tips & Tricks

Have you just started solids? Is your baby refusing to be spoon fed? Sometimes, the answer to your problem is over a coffee with a friend, posting the question in an online mother’s group, or secret forum. A fellow mummy with experience can often provide that little bit of wisdom,...
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The Importance of Finger Food

By: | 3 Comments | On: July 20, 2014 | Category : Blog, Fussy Eaters, Solids

The Importance of Finger Foods ‘When to start finger foods?’ That is one of the big questions parents ask once they have started solids with their baby. Starting finger foods early in your child’s solids journey has countless benefits for their oral motor development necessary for learning how to eat...
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Healthy Nachos

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Average Rating: (5 / 5)

Healthy Nachos I’ve been enjoying these ‘nachos’ for years, ever since I met my husband. To be honest I love ...

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Pick ‘N’ Mix Banana & Fruit Loaf

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Pick ‘N’ Mix Banana & Fruit Loaf  So many cafe style banana breads are full of butter and sugar, and ...

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Kale, Corn & Capsicum Fritters

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Average Rating: (4.2 / 5)

Kale, Corn & Capsicum Fritters Fritters are a fab way for kids to enjoy their veggies. They are easy to ...

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Pick ‘N’ Mix Peanut Butter Smoothie

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Peanut Butter Smoothie We’re all looking for ways to make our smoothies more exciting, more nutritious, more flavourful. Well the ...

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Our 5 Top Tips for Increasing Iron Absorption

By: | 2 Comments | On: July 18, 2014 | Category : Blog, Fussy Eaters, Nutrition, Tips & Tricks

Our 5 Top Dietary Tips for Increasing Iron Absorption We’ve talked a lot about iron and it’s importance in the healthy growth and development of children. You can read this posts here >> Boosting your child’s iron absorption (including iron rich recipes) For children who are fussy with food (especially meat),...
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FAQ: When should I introduce the sippy cup?

By: | 0 Comments | On: July 5, 2014 | Category : Blog, Solids, Tips from Mums

Have you just started solids? Are you wondering when to introduce the sippy cup? Sometimes, the answer to your problem is over a coffee with a friend, posting the question in an online mother’s group, or secret forum. A fellow mummy with experience can often provide that little bit of...
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Chickpea Cookies

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Average Rating: (3.4 / 5)

Chickpea Cookies When you think of recipes including legumes you think of savoury, right? Well, these very moorish biscuits include ...

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INSPIRATION: 40+ Nutritious Legume Recipe Ideas

By: | 2 Comments | On: June 23, 2014 | Category : Blog, Foods, Nutrition, Tips from Mums

40+ Nutritious Legume Recipes Legumes are delicious, versatile, economical and satisfying. But not least of all, they are nutrient rich and offer a wide range of health benefits for both young and old. Also known as pulses they include all forms of beans and peas e.g. chickpeas, kidney beans, lentils and cannellini...
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10 Top Tips on How to Include Legumes in Your Child’s Diet

By: | 4 Comments | On: June 23, 2014 | Category : Blog, Food Preparation, Foods, Fussy Eaters, Nutrition

How to Include Legumes in Your Child’s Diet We’ve shared with you all the goodness legumes have to offer. Now it’s time to share our top tips to encourage your child’s acceptance and enjoyment of this nutritious superfood. Here are our top 10 tips: Enjoy home made reduced salt baked...
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Cooking with Legumes

By: | 1 Comment | On: June 23, 2014 | Category : Blog, Foods, Nutrition

Cooking with Legumes “What are legumes?” you ask. Legumes, also known as pulses, include all forms of beans and peas. The more commonly known legumes are chickpeas, kidney beans, lentils and cannellini beans. There are also butter beans, soybeans, lima beans, black-eyed beans, haricot (navy) beans, split peas and mung...
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Kids Activity: Homemade Playdough

By: | 5 Comments | On: June 11, 2014 | Category : Blog, Fussy Eaters, Kids Cooking

Homemade Playdough See more sensory play ideas in our book Boosting your basics. While playdough isn’t exactly edible (although most young toddlers will try), it is a great activity for you to make in the kitchen with your kids. Playdough is a great activity for when the kids need something...
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Chicken & Eggplant Sausage Rolls

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Average Rating: (5 / 5)

Chicken & Eggplant Sausage Rolls The Thermomix version of our Chicken & Eggplant Sausage Rolls is featured in the Thermomix eBook.  Sausage rolls, ...

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