Author name: Ellie Mae

Baked Chickpeas are a fantastic snack for kids – flavoursome, crispy and protein-packed. Enjoy them on their own or add them to salads for extra crush, texture and nutrition.  Chickpeas are a high fibre, high protein food source and are a perfect snack for both you and your child. These baked chickpeas are incredibly easy […]

Babies only need a very small amount of salt in their diet. This guide on salt for babies explains how much they need, why salt should be limited and how to avoid excess intake. Salt – How Much Do Babies Need? Babies only need a tiny amount of salt in their diet. The maximum recommended

Babies under one year of age should not be given honey due to bacteria that can cause Infant Botulism. Learn what this is and some of the other reasons to avoid feeding your little one honey. The Danger of Giving Babies Honey Honey is to be avoided when feeding under 1s because of the risk

Safely Storing Baby Food is so important, regardless if you are making your own or using store-bought. Learn how to safely store, refrigerate, freeze and reheat your baby’s food in this handy guide. Why Care is Needed When Storing Baby Food. Babies digestive and immune systems are immature and they do not have the same

Eggs and Soldiers – Soft boiled eggs (dippy eggs) with buttered toast fingers. Eggs and soldiers is a name given to soft-boiled eggs, served in an egg cup, with strips of buttered toast for dunking in the yolk. It is a much-loved breakfast for kids and adults alike. What’s to Love about Eggs and Soldiers

Eggy bread, also known as French Toast, is simply bread soaked in eggs and milk then pan-fried. It can be enjoyed both sweet or savoury. Cut into fingers, it makes a great breakfast for babies and toddlers. What’s to Love About Eggy Bread? Versatile – Serve it sweet or savoury. Enjoy it for breakfast for

This delicious homemade gingerbread spice mix is quick and easy to make with just 6 ingredients. Perfect for adding to all of your favourite holiday recipes. Gingerbread spice is something you can buy easily in some countries but is harder to come across in others. It is simply a blend of warming spices that can

These soft and fluffy Gingerbread Pancakes have the perfect blend of flavouring to bring a little holiday spice to any time of the year. Ingredients Information (and alternatives) All-Purpose (Plain) Flour: You can replace the plain flour and the baking powder with 1 cup of self-raising flour. You can use wholemeal flour (replacing up to

Banana and strawberry slices are used to make this healthy candy cane. A fun and healthy snack that the kids can help make. Why We Love This Healthy Candy Cane! FUN & HEALTHY – The holiday season is a fun time but is also a time where there is so much candy around. This is

Add some colour to your plate with this classic combination of red cabbage and apple. Sweet, tangy and delicious! Why Try This Recipe EXPOSURE: The taste and texture of cabbage can greatly change depending on how you prepare and cook it. When you braise cabbage it becomes sweeter, more flavoursome and softer in texture. If