A fun and healthy festive snack that doubles up as a great kids’ activity. These Strawberry Melon Christmas Trees are just too cute to resist.  You won’t find many “fun food” ideas on this site, I don’t feel like I am a patient enough person to be constantly creating fun food and I know my kids […]

Watermelon Popsicles, made with 100% fruit, are a delicious treat to help you cool down over the summer months.  Summer is upon us and there is nothing like enjoying popsicles and ice-creams on a blistering hot day. Unfortunately, a lot of store-bought popsicles contain quite a bit of added sugar, artificial flavours and colour. This isn’t

Mango Puree takes very little effort to make and can be used in a variety of ways. Why not try adding it to yoghurt, sweet or savoury dips/sauces, baked goods and smoothies. Summer means mango season and if you find yourself with an abundance of them try making this delicious mango puree. Ingredient Information (How

Looking for a quick meal to serve tonight? This delicious Vegetable Fried Rice can be whipped up in less than fifteen minutes and can easily be adapted to suit your little one’s taste buds.  Do you freeze leftover rice? If you don’t, then I recommend that you start now. I always freeze leftovers and often make

This Chicken Chickpea Stew is delicious accompanied with crusty bread, stuffed into pita pockets or served with quinoa, rice, couscous or potatoes. In my spice drawer, one spice reigns supreme: Smoked Paprika. Its distinct smokiness adds a delightful depth of flavour to a variety of dishes. From this hearty Chicken Chickpea Stew to these crispy

Do you have issues getting your kids to eat their leafy greens? These Baked Kale Chips may just be the answer! Baked Kale Chips? But they were so 2010 I hear you cry… This may be true, and perhaps you are over the whole kale chip scene, but what I have to say is – Why

It is never too late, (or too early), to get your kids helping in the kitchen. Although it requires time, patience, and some extra clean-up, especially when the children are younger, the benefits of cooking with kids are totally worth it. Both my kids have been in the kitchen with me from infancy, some days they’re

If you haven’t tried Grilled Pineapple before, you are seriously missing out. The heating process caramelises the pineapple, taking this already sweet, tropical fruit to the next level of deliciousness.  There are many recipes for grilled pineapple on the internet and most involve coating the pineapple with brown sugar or a honey-based marinade. Not this recipe (if

Crispy on the outside and deliciously creamy in the inside, these Avocado Quesadillas make a tasty lunch that your kids are sure to love! The award for “most requested lunch” in our house has to go to these Avocado Quesadillas. I have been making them for years now and they still remain a firm favourite. How

Once considered the bread of Scotland, oatcakes can be found in every Scottish store. Made with simple, natural and wholesome ingredients they are great for breakfast, lunch or as a snack.  When you emigrate to the other side of the world there are many things you can miss. For me, that is family and friends.