Monthly Archives: July 2012

Aren’t they cute?! Â These little muffins make a nice surprise in the lunch box, giving just a little sweet treat with a dollop of jam in the middle. Â Quite often I will eliminate lemon rind from a recipe for the kids, but take my advice and leave it in with […]

Jam Surprise Muffins

26 Jul, 2012 in Uncategorized by Rebekah

Have this one for dinner the night before and keep some for the kid’s thermos the next day. Â You don’t have to use rigatoni, choose your favourite pasta, my kids love spiral. Â Rigatoni can be a bit of a mouthful for the littlies. Â You could also freeze some in lunch-sized […]

Another Winter Warmer

22 Jul, 2012 in Uncategorized by Rebekah

There are no exact measurements for this recipe, you just toss together the three ingredients in the quantities that suit you, with carrot being the main ingredient. Â My little diabetic loves it with crackers, and I often serve it as a side dish when we have a BBQ. Coconut and […]

This Week’s Lunch Box Filler

19 Jul, 2012 in Diabetic Friendly / Lunchbox Fillers by Rebekah

I’m calling these a health bar instead of a muesli bar because they are pretty heavy duty and may not be everyone’s cup of tea. Â My husband definitely doesn’t like them, and I didn’t even bother trying The Vegemite Kid, but I love them and so do my girls, even […]

Health Bars

17 Jul, 2012 in Uncategorized by Rebekah

Store-bought Cheese and Bacon rolls are expensive, but with a little help from your bread machine you can whip them up in no time at all. Â I promise, you won’t be disappointed. Â If you don’t have a bread machine, try this recipe. Cheese and Bacon Rolls Ingredients: 250mls Water 1 […]

Cheese and Bacon Rolls

13 Jul, 2012 in Uncategorized by Rebekah

I promised healthy recipes this week, and here’s a great, nutritious muffin to get you going in the morning, or at school. Â It’s packed full of fruit and oat bran, and stays super-moist, especially if you accidentally double the apple and carrot needed because you are trying to do too […]

Banana, Apple, Carrot, Oat Bran Muffins

11 Jul, 2012 in Hiding Vegatables by Rebekah

Homemade Munchables Munchables, or Lunchables, depending on where you live, are those lunch box snacks you find in the refrigerator section of your supermarket, cleverly packaged in brightly coloured boxes (to make them look bigger I suspect), and often with a Â trendy looking character on the box. Â I’m […]

This Week’s Lunch Box Filler

9 Jul, 2012 in Diabetic Friendly / Lunchbox Fillers by Rebekah

Now, here’s something that will really impress your little Munchkins these holidays, and you won’t believe how easy it is. Â You’ll have one of those OMG, look what I made moments, and then you can feel really proud of yourself as you display your Super-Mum efforts to the family. […]

Homemade Eggless Marshmallows

4 Jul, 2012 in Uncategorized by Rebekah