Author: Angela Stafford

Hearty Mexican soup

I love winter because it means soup! Soups are such easy meals since there is just one pot and I can make last minute changes depending on what is in the fridge without upsetting the final taste. As you can see from the recipe notes, you can vary this recipe. […]

 

Be the master of your taste buds

Are there foods that you wished you enjoyed but you just don’t like them? Not because they make you feel unwell but because you don’t like the taste. Does your child refuse foods because of the taste? Some foods that have strong tastes are very good for us and if […]

 

How to make Kefir Cheese

Did you know you can also experience the benefits of consuming kefir as a cheese? This cheese can be flavoured in any way that you would normally flavour cream cheese. That is the texture it resembles if you follow this method. If you don’t already know how to make milk […]

 

Tips on how to handle fussy eaters

Fussy eaters can be so stressful. They make the choice of meals difficult and meal times are potentially times of frustration and anxiety. Of course every child is different and the reasons for a child’s fussiness are not always the same. However assuming your child is not sick, suffering from […]

 

Back to School Food Ideas

Just a few more days and the kids will be back at school. This weekend is a great time to do some preparation so that the transition from holidays to school is stress free – at least in relation to food. It is so important that children eat well at […]

 
Whole food wombok salad

Wholefood Wombok Salad

Everybody loves Wombok Salad but it really isn’t very healthy with all that sugar, tons of oil and those fried noodles. Try this version instead. It still has that sweetness and yummy crunch but uses slightly different ingredients. Caramelised sunflower seeds replace the noodles and honey is used instead of […]

 
Sweet Potato Slaw with Asian peanut dresing

Spiced Sweet Potato Slaw with Asian Peanut Dressing

I LOVE this salad. It has crunch and sweet, spicy nourishment from the sweet potatoes. It can be eaten while the sweet potatoes are still warm from the oven or cold. This recipe is also versatile. Use any cabbage and add other vegetables like carrot, capsicum and cucumber. It actually […]