Simple Ham Hock Risotto: Teaching Kids about Nose to Tail
This simple ham hock risotto is the perfect way to start a discussion about meat consumption, nose-to-tail and sustainability. The recipe uses meat from around the joint while making a stock with the bones...
Family Friendly Pasta Recipes Even Your Toddler Will Eat
Toddlers can be frustratingly picky, and fussy children can often dictate what the rest of the family eat too. Today I’m sharing my favorite family friendly pasta recipes, made regularly from scratch and always...
The Ultimate Vegetarian Empanada: Beans Make it Better
This post was sponsored by S&W Beans as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Is it me or are empanadas totally trending...
Why Kids Love Chicken Nuggets + Homemade Recipe
Whether we like it or not, chicken nuggets have become a kids’ food staple. I’m not sure I’ve ever come across a restaurant kids menu without them and they continue to top the favorites list...
Mini Muffin Pan Bite Size Snacks & Appetizers
Lunch boxes, toddler finger food, snacks on the go or party appetizers… mini muffin pans are the perfect size for all of the above! You can scale down nearly any sweet or savory delight,...
Classic Italian Bruschetta with NatureSweet Eclipses
We moved from Europe to the US a few years ago, and one of the things I miss is the food in Italy. Simple, with the best ingredients, you just can’t beat it. I...
Fig Chia Oat Bars: All the Good Stuff with Just the Right Amount of Naughty
I’ve been destroying the kitchen again… I have sampled so many Fig Chia Oat Bars this week I’ve started to dream about them. But on the plus side, I’m pretty sure I’ve nailed the recipe....
12 Meals Kids Can Make Themselves
Children love to get involved in food prep and cooking, and there are plenty of meals kids can make themselves. They can help with pretty much anything, but there are certain activities they particularly enjoy, and...
Decadent Chocolate Fudge Cake: Elsie in the Kitchen
It’s the weekend and Elsie’s in the mood for chocolate cake. Who am I to deny her an opportunity to work on her baking skills? And I suppose I’ll have to help her eat...
What Valentine’s Day Means to Kids
Not everyone is in love with Valentine’s Day, but you can safely say that most kids are. That’s because what Valentine’s Day means to kids may be a little different to us adults… I’m pretty...