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Fruit, Oat & Chia Mini Chews

These fruit, oat and chia mini chews could be considered a stepping stone up to the famous chew me oat fruit bars which George absolutely loves. George loves the chew me oat bars so much he shovels far too much of...

Meal Planning & Saving Money in the Kitchen

While studying, I worked in some of the most beautiful, grand houses in Sydney. I was always very curious to see how these families ran their houses when money wasn’t really an issue. I thought I would see a lot...

Healthy Dips For Kids

I had a dip-tastic day yesterday, creating 5 healthy dips and a tomato sauce. My kitchen looked like a bomb had hit it, and due to a blender explosion everything now tastes just a little bit like basil pesto… but...

Natural Food Dye

I am sure you have all seen those gorgeous rainbow cakes doing the rounds on Pinterest? Pretty, yes! But it did have me wondering just how much artificial food dye was used to make the colours in those towering beasts. Food...

Meal Planning & Saving Money in the Kitchen

Mini Break Meal Plan

By: Allie | 0 Comments | On: April 25, 2013 | Category : Food Preparation, Fussy Eaters, Kids Cooking

I have recently been talking to some girlfriends about what to cook on a mini break. You know when you are going away for a week? Or a long weekend? It’s easy to worry about what you are going to eat without just ordering takeaway all week leading to potential...
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The Care Package

By: Allie | 0 Comments | On: April 24, 2013 | Category : Food Preparation, Food Storage

One of the most amazing gifts you can give a friend in need is a nice care package full of homemade food. I remember when I first gave birth to Harry, I arrived home from the hospital to a freezer packed full of good food, and some fresh food in...
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Anzac Cookies

By: Allie | 2 Comments | On: April 23, 2013 | Recipe Type: Dairy Free, Egg Free, Family Food, Healthy Snacks, Healthy Snacks, Kids Cooking, Kids Parties, Toddler Food

Our Anzac Cookies have around half the sugar and butter than typical recipes, but you wouldn’t know it – they’re yum! The perfect mix of chewy and crunchy. We hope you enjoy your Anzac Day. For Harry, I like to make an apple crumble with the cookie – I stew...
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Creamy Tuna Muffins

By: Allie | 0 Comments | On: April 19, 2013 | Recipe Type: Baby Food, Dinner, Family Food, Finger Food, Finger Food, Lunch, Textured Food, Textured Food, Toddler Food

These are the result of a very long day sleep from Harry, when I get to be ultra experimental. A tuna mornay muffin, perfect for a lunchbox or the fussy toddler who only wants to feed himself . Harry really loves the Tuna Mornay I make (and it seems to...
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