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I got the creative urge this afternoon to experiment in the kitchen. So I got together a few ingredients with the idea of coming up with a new snack that provided a good source of protein and essential fatty acids....Master 2 was happy playing with his new toy truck we sourced from a toy hire place so I grabbed the few precious minutes I would have spare and as you can see the end result is pretty...

This was a late night creation of mine! Had some old bananas to use up and hubby felt like some banana cake so I thought I would try a bit of a different twist making one with no sugar!! I did warn him that there was a high possibility it would not turn out and would not be very sweet. He went back for seconds which says enough really!



In this recipe I have used dates as a natural sweetener. Dates...

This recipe is an incredibly simple creation of mine – fast and easy to whip up and can be easily adapted to suit your preferences. It uses banana and dates for natural sweetness so a great alternative to brought muesli-bars for a snack on the run. If you a short on time for breakfast you can also grab a slice as you go out the door. Both my boys love this slice so it has the official 'toddler...

These little balls are packed full of Omega 3 goodness, perfect for keeping your energy levels up and can make a great snack to take for morning tea/coffee groups instead of usual high-sugar options! I will warn you though they are NOT SWEET! So for those that are used to sweeter snacks they may seem a bit bitter - you can add a tablespoon of honey instead of water to help with this while you are...

On Saturday my wonderful mother in law had agreed to look after Arjun in the afternoon for a few hours so I could get some extra sleep in and do some work. I was extremely grateful for this. However, when she came to pick him she asked me a question I have been dreading and avoiding “is it ok if I give him MacDonald’s for dinner?”…..NOOOOOOOOO!!! My mind, heart and body screamed. Both in response...

This is a great dessert to whip up on a cold winter’s night – you can actually make it easily in single serve ramekin bowls and is so full of nutrients you could even have the left overs as a breakfast option! This recipe made four small serves but you can easily adjust the ingredients according to your family size.

Ingredients:

2 Red Apples washed and sliced (skin on)

Cinnamon (amount to your...

You have probably noticed by now I tend to add a little flavour twist to a lot of my dishes and this soup is no exception. I have my husband to thank for that, born and raised in India he has introduced me to a whole new world of spice and flavour. He has always encouraged me to be liberal with my spices and that too much flavour is better than none at all. I have learnt you cannot really go too...

We were out of our supply of snacks so this morning I whipped up these super simple banana muffins. When I say this morning it was more like crack of dawn as Arjun was awake at 5.30am this morning - so what better activity on a cold, dark morning than to do some baking together. Well, I mainly did the mixing while Arjun watched with his lions and books but he was still involved :)

When we came home...

Since I have become a blog writer, I read a lot more health blogs and I feel frustrated when I read about the ‘importance’ of getting a good 8 hours sleep in and going to bed early to ensure quality sleep. While I will advocate for this, for a mum, especially with children under the age of five it is typically an unattainable goal. I do not think I have actually slept for 8 hours straight since my...

It's been one of those weeks for us and last weekend was a true test of our parenting ability - it was very much a case of our 19 month son Bam Bam vrs Mum and Dad and you can guess who had the upper hand. We were both exhausted, battling colds (kindly given to us from our darling son) and we were both juggling outstanding work (me) and shift work (husband) in the weekend. We have learnt in times...

A little pre-warning about this blog it’s a little bit technical but full of important, relevant info so if you are a little sleep deprived and just want the practical suggestions – skip the technical jargon and go to the end :)

The World Health Organisation defines a probiotic as any living microorganism that has a health benefit when ingested. The word "probiotic" is actually a compound of two...