On Anzac Day, we pay tribute to all the men and women who have served our nation as members of the Australian Defence Force. Lest We Forget “The army biscuit, also known as an Anzac wafer or Anzac tile, is essentially a long shelf-life, hard tack biscuit, eaten as a substitute for bread. Unlike bread,...
Enjoy your Easter eggs…. at Easter Easter is a hop around the corner, which often means four days of entertaining with family and friends, Australians spending $190 million on eggs and bunnies and yes, chocolate galore. How does one navigate this holiday celebration to be in line with your nourished lifestyle, and I don’t mean...
These balls of deliciousness are perfect for an afternoon tea pick-me-up, great snack for kids, great end to a picnic lunch. There are now so many varieties of bliss balls, protein balls on the market … though I would share with you some home-made varieties that don’t cost $3 a ball. Equally delicious and nutritious,...
Eating dairy foods rich in calcium, casein and phosporous is important for building strong and healthy teeth. There are many other foods and drinks that have a detrimental effect on dental health and tooth enamel. Recent Australian statistics (2018) reveal that 42% of all children aged 5 – 10 years have experienced tooth decay in...
(serves 4) This easy one-pot dish is perfect for a hearty, winter meal and is a firm favourite for all family members. Serve it at the table with a large bowl of steamed greens for everyone to enjoy. Ingredients 500g lean beef mince 2 garlic cloves, crushed ⅓ cup multigrain bread crumbs 1 egg, lightly...
Let’s face it, our weekday dinners need to be nourishing and tasty but just as importantly, quick and convenient. Many families have extra-curricular activities (e.g. sports, music, meetings) that go well beyond school finish time and into the early evening. Often, there are multiple activities with multiple children on multiple nights. Feeling tired and hungry...
It would be hard not to be confused about the simple question of what should I eat? There are so many conflicting thoughts on diets, eating styles than has ever been seen, and so much anxiety, worry and rules about foods in households. Eating should be an enjoyable experience. It should take up some time,...
This recipe has been morphed to be MY version of zucchini slice and it is a crowd pleaser. Great for weekend lunch, weekday snack and pop them in muffin cases and add to your kid’s lunchboxes. The intrigue of children and food always fascinates me …. they would not eat the cut version of this...
A recent Australian study reveals one in four Australian children still go to school without breakfast. Teachers are the first to admit that children who do not have breakfast are more tired, irritable, restless and less focused than their full-bellied classmates. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day as it literally breaks the...
