Egg Thingys for Slack Mums
Okay, so I could have called this recipe something fancy, but quite frankly, I couldn’t be stuffed! I have been talking with some other bloggy mums about being real and authentic. I figure you have already worked out that I keep things pretty real. My food styling leaves a lot to be desired, I have appeared on the blog in a face mask and my dressing gown and I had a melt-down about what I found in my son’s shoe drawer that time. Just a few examples. I would hate anyone to think I am a natural,...
Read MoreByron Bay Muesli Balls and a Giveaway!
Byron Bay Muesli Balls Muesli is the only cereal I will buy for my family now. Anything else you buy in a box is pretty much rubbish. It makes a great base for quick snacks for the kids. I am loving these Byron Bay Muesli Balls. So quick and easy! Okay, so this is what you need: 2 cups roasted Byron Bay Macadamia Muesli 1 cup organic (sulphur free) apricots 1/4 cup honey 60 grams butter (or use coconut oil for a dairy free option) 1/3 cup desiccated or shredded coconut Okay, so this is how you do it: Place...
Read MoreKale Chips….what’s the go?
Kale chips seem to be the latest trend. This is my second go at making them and I had mixed reactions! The Natural New Age Kids ran to the sink and spat them out. The Natural New Age Dad scoffed a whole bowl and pronounced them absurdly fantabulous (okay I made that last bit up, but he did like them!). Anyway, make them and see what you think. Okay, so this is what you do: Get a bunch of organic kale. Wash it well. Trim off the stalks and cut into bite size pieces. Add a couple of tablespoons of Banaban organic...
Read MoreIs your dried fruit safe?
Have you ever wondered why some dried fruit looks weird? Check out these organic apples – they are brown! But, you know what? These are the best type to eat. Most dried fruit contains the preservative sulphur dioxide (number 220) which gives dried fruit its bright colours. It is also used to stop the fruit from going mouldy. Dried fruit seems like a harmless snack to feed our kids and a great natural sweetener in baking, but eating too much 220 can cause lots of problems. “In Australia, dried fruit...
Read MoreWhat are the best packet snacks for kids?
I get asked this question a lot! Now, I am no expert, but what I have done is find some packaged snacks at the supermarket that I would feel okay about feeding my kids occasionally. They aren’t all necessarily super-nutritious, but I think they are superior to the majority of packaged snacks out there. We all know that fresh and homemade snacks are best for kids. If you are in the supermarket, grab a piece of fruit, a punnet of cherry tomatoes, some baby qukes, some plain organic nuts or organic...
Read MoreCheese Puffs (and a Vegie Smugglers giveaway)
Today the gorgeous Wendy from Vegie Smugglers is kindly sharing one of her most popular recipes with us. Cheese Puffs are perfect for the lunchbox and of course, involve a bit of vegie-smuggling! If you have a thermomix, it easily converts too! Okay, so this is what you need: ½ cup milk of your choice 1 organic egg ½ tsp smoked paprika 1 organic zucchini, grated 2 spring onions, finely chopped 2 cups grated cheese (cheddar is best) 1 cup self-raising flour or gluten-free flour Okay, so this is how you do it:...
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