My girls in March, 2017

As the sunnier days roll in, this has been our March... "Living in the moment" Last week, Mia had an assembly at school about "living in the moment", where she explored the idea of taking videos and selfies rather than putting your device down and enjoying what was happening around you.  She was shown selfies …

Fruity Chicken Korma

I have been making this curry for years in our house – it came about during the toddler years and hasn’t really changed much since.  It’s mild, sweet and easy to eat - a real crowd pleaser for both family dinners and feeding lots of people, popular with little kids, big kids, and the adults …

Apple Pie French Toast

“Weekend” breakfasts are a bit of an institution in my house.  The midweek hurry at breakfast time often means toast, cereal or porridge are often as good as it gets, and by the time Saturday comes, we’re ready for something lazier, yummier and a bit special. French Toast often makes an appearance on those Saturdays …

Family-Friendly Chilli

I came across a version of this recipe originally in a baby/toddler recipe book, and my initial thought was that chilli was a bit grown up to give to a baby!  However, after also seeing it on the nursery menu, I gave it a go and from my girls being very young, it's always been …

Chewy Flapjack Bars

I know lots of people go to flapjacks as healthier option for baking, but I'm a sucker for the syrupy, buttery type like the ones sold in the supermarket - the ones with a more cakey than oaty texture.  While I do whip up the occasional batch of healthy ones, this recipe is definitely not …

Chilli & Lime Fish Tacos

If you're a follower of my Instagram page, you'll know that my family are huge fans of a) help-yourself food platters for dinner and b) anything stuffed into a taco or wrap.  This recipe neatly combines the two as a build-yourself taco platter for everyone to get stuck into. I love this way of eating. …

Skinny Chicken, Mushroom & Spinach Alfredo Pasta

If you know me, you'll know that I'm definitely a planner rather than a winger.  Our family meal plans are put together on a Saturday morning and while we may not stick to the days religiously, we generaly eat the what's planned througout the week. With this recipe I've discovered that there is much to …

Kiddie Chicken Katsu

I'm an adventurous eater and love trying new things.  I grew up on very traditional North-East of England food, where pasta dishes were a little exotic and Chinese Takeaway was  daring as it got.  That being said, my parents succeeded in raising 6 of the least fussy eaters you can imagine who have all embraced …

2/12: My girls in February, 2017

Where does the time go??  This has been our February... Brownies, more Brownies, and Guides too This month has been a bit of a Brownies and Guides extravaganza!  Hannah enjoyed her first weekend away with her pack and had the time of her life sharing a dormitory with her friends, crafting, exploring, den building, singing …

Speedy Pita Pizzas

Over the years I've built up a bit of a repertoire of super fast snack-come-light meals for when my children are hungry, and I want them to eat real food, but don't have much time and/or energy to prepare anything which takes more than a few minutes. Pita pizzas fit very nicely into this category …