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We’re taking a break from sandwiches today, and taking left-overs for lunch. Â Here’s one way to make left-overs fun. Â We had tacos last night, and the kids love cold taco mince, so I put some in a container with a dollop of sour cream and salsa, and in another container […]
What’s In The Box?
I love it when I find a way to sneak extra fruit or veges. into my kids diets, and when I served these pikelets up for afternoon tea this afternoon, The Vegemite Kid tucked in, oblivious to the  apple puree lurking inside.  They are quick, super- easy and will be […]
Apple Pikelets
You have probably guessed by now that I love a good muffin, and they are a great fall-back for the lunch box. Â I also love Raspberries and White Chocolate, and according to every great foodie, the two are amazing together. Â So, I was very excited when I was reading one […]
Muffin Madness Monday
Snickerdoodle Muffins, the muffin you have when you are really craving Cinnamon Doughnuts, but you don’t have the time or energy to make them. Â I think that says it all…… but really, these muffins are amazing. Â So amazing in fact, that it is impossible to keep them long enough to […]
Muffin Madness Monday
By the end of the first week of the school holidays, my kids were  starting to miss their school mates, and to save my sanity it was  in my best interests to arrange a class playdate in the park.  Now, with one child in year three and twins in prep […]
Cornflake Cookies
This is what I call a Pantry Recipe. Â No fancy ingredients, just pantry staples, eggs and milk. Â But boy are they yummy! Â And quick to prepare. Â I whipped mine up in about 5 minutes, and popped them into the oven just before the kids got home from school this afternoon. […]
Muffin Madness Monday
I said I would post this recipe several weeks ago, I just didn’t say when exactly I would get around to posting it. Â Winter is behind us now and you have probably packed away the good old thermos, but I think this recipe is a bit of a year-rounder. Â It […]
Macaroni with Spicy Mince
Everyone needs a recipe like this one for those days that just don’t go to plan. Â If you are looking for something extra to put in your lunch boxes, chances are you have everything you need to make these quick and tasty muffins. Â I used Strawberry yoghurt this week, but […]
A Lifesaver Recipe!
I am indulging in one of these little beauties as I write. Â They are heavenly, so chocolatey and quick to whip up. Â Just what I needed with a hot cuppa on a Sunday afternoon. Â School starts back tomorrow and in about 15 minutes time I will be starting the get […]
Muffin Madness Monday
I love these muffins for breakfast, but I’m sure they’ll be a treat in lunch boxes too. Â If you are concerned about the nuts in the topping, just leave them out. Â You can also use a loaf pan if you prefer. Oatmeal Tea Bread or Muffins Ingredients: 1/4 cup milk […]
Muffin Madness Monday
Last weekend we visited the local food and wine festival where we decided to be adventurous and try a sample plate of Spanish food.  We immediately fell in love with Couscous, so much so that I came home and Googled possible recipes to try.  Last night I made this  Moroccan […]
Moroccan Chicken with Couscous Salad
Zucchini.  If I took a poll tonight of  your favourite vegetables, how do you think zucchini would rate?  Personally, I don’t think it would even make the top ten.  I mean, if we are honest, it tastes like water and it is covered in green skin!  Yet we try to […]
Muffin Madness Monday
This week was a whirlwind of events. Â Tuesday we let our eight year old skip school to attend a Diabetic Education Seminar which was being held locally. Â It was a great day, a bit of a refresher course and full of inspiration, especially from their star attraction and special guest […]
What’s In The Box?
It’s no secret I’m a fan of the Diabetic Living Magazine, and have tried and posted several recipes. Â I have no connection at all with the magazine, I have just found it very helpful over the years since they started publication. Â It doesn’t necessarily focus a lot on children, but […]
Cheating Tuesday
It’s the last week of the school term, and my kids are out-sandwiched, which means allowing them to have a few extra tuckshop days and coming up with alternatives that will keep them happy. Â This is a great little recipe I found back in 2001 on my favourite freezer cooking […]
Muffin Madness Monday
When packing lunch boxes in a hurry it helps to have a list you can look at and quickly make choices from.  This also helps during those last minute shopping trips…….what to buy?  I’m a bit of a list freak, a symptom of having six children and lots to do. […]
Lunch Box Fillers List
Stegasaurus Pasties and English Muffin Pizzas were big hits again this week. Â I have a stash of uncooked pasties in my freezer, ready to go. Â You could do the same with the pizzas if you wanted to. The kids could have re-heated them in the class-room microwave , but they […]
What’s In The Box?
Being diagnosed with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes is a huge challenge for any child, and their parents. Â Medically speaking, there is so much to learn and come to terms with. Â Diabetes is a constant in their lives, there is no taking a break from it and it has […]
Cranberry and Apple Biscuits
My kids love taking cold pizza to school. Â We don’t do it very often, and most times I will make my own pizza bases, but sometimes it’s a last minute thing and I just don’t have the time to make pizza from scratch. Â That’s when I cheat and use English […]