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10 tips for quick family meals

10 tips for quick family meals

The school year is well under way again and this...

15 food gifts kids can make for Valentine’s Day

15 food gifts kids can make for Valentine's...

As Valentine’s Day is now advertised all over, often the...

Easy dishes you can cook outdoors with the kids

Easy dishes you can cook outdoors with the...

Ah, summer is finally here and with the long, light...

21 clever Christmas gifts kids can make

21 clever Christmas gifts kids can make

When I was a child and asked my mother what...

15 healthy snacks for families on the go

15 healthy snacks for families on the go

So many of us have become part-time chauffeurs getting the...

Trick or fun treat

Trick or fun treat

We seem to be adopting the US tradition of trick...

Confident eating

Confident eating

We all want our kids to eat confidently and healthily,...

10 ways to tackle fussy eating in kids

10 ways to tackle fussy eating in kids

We all know a child who is ‘fussy’ about food....

10 fun ways to keep kids busy in the kitchen

10 fun ways to keep kids busy in...

Getting the kids into the kitchen can be such a...

10 amazing hot school lunch ideas for kids

10 amazing hot school lunch ideas for kids

I have been sending my boys off with a hot...

10 ways to make soup mindblowing

10 ways to make soup mind-blowing

Nothing says warmth, comfort and nourishment better than a bowl...

10 scientifically proven ways to get your kids eating more vegetables and fruit

10 scientifically proven ways to get your kids...

How to feed our kids more vegetables is a hot...

9 ways to get kids to eat more vegetables

Nine ways to get kids to eat more...

Veges can be the stars of the meal. Maybe we...

Lunchboxes, ‘a labour of love’

Lunchboxes, 'a labour of love'

Ah, the long days of summer holidays are at a...

Healthy summer picnics

Healthy summer picnics

Summer holidays mean picnics and road trips. Packing nutritious food...

Fresh food Christmas parties

Fresh food Christmas parties

Here's some inspiration for seasonal party foods that are fun...

Dream big

Dream big

A 13-year-old Manawatu student tells the story of how she...

Retrain your taste buds

Retrain your taste buds

We blame our ‘sweet tooth’ for craving chocolate or dessert...

The switch to a fresh food lunchbox

The switch to a fresh food lunchbox

You can make your lunchbox more nutritious by choosing fresh...

Fresh food lunchboxes

Fresh food lunchboxes

We live in a fast-paced world but the good news...

Every day an opportunity to learn

Every day an opportunity to learn

Parents face plenty of hurdles, but perhaps none as challenging...

Lessons from a teacher

Lessons from a teacher

Enthusiastic about inspiring his students’ interest in healthy eating, teacher...

Bear sandwich

Bear sandwich

Lunchboxes are a constant chore and even when we’re busy...

Oat puppy

Oat puppy

Porridge is perfect for winter mornings. It’s lovely to have...

Egg penguin

Egg penguin

Winter is coming and that means snow! My boys can’t...

Shifting the focus

Shifting the focus

As I scroll through my Facebook newsfeed, one time too...

Mother’s Day eggs

Mother's Day eggs

Mother’s Day is a great opportunity for the mini-chefs to...

Helping your kids to make healthier choices

Helping your kids to make healthier choices

I’m always heartened by how sensible children can be when...

Nutrition education helping Kenyan children

Nutrition education helping Kenyan children

New Zealand teams recommend solutions in Kenyan community. Together ChildFund New...

Apple yachts

Apple yachts

Apples are in season so gotta use them! Here are...

Melon-o-saurus

Melon-o-saurus

Love, love, love melon season! My boys were delighted when...

Help their hearts stay young

Help their hearts young

Being mindful of your children's heart health today, can help...

Allergy-friendly cookies

Allergy-friendly cookies

Today I share with you one of my favourite allergy-friendly...

Fried egg bunny

Fried egg bunny

We’re hopping very quickly towards Easter, so it’s about time...

Campaigning for healthy school food

Campaigning for healthy school food

The state school my boys attend implemented a Healthy Food...

Snacking right

Snacking right

Nutritious snacks play an important role in filling nutrient gaps...

Underwater salad

Underwater salad

My boys enjoy salad but it just seems so much...

Healthy kids’ lunchbox ideas

Healthy kids' lunchbox ideas

Readers often ask me what I put in my children’s...

Valentine’s lovebirds

Valentine's lovebirds

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and my boys...

Five ways to inspire kids to eat healthily!

Five ways to inspire kids to eat healthily!

How do we teach our children about healthy eating in...

Pancake turtle

Pancake turtle

As it’s the school holidays, I prepared myself for hungry...

Strawberry birds

Strawberry birds

Summer is the perfect time to be outside reconnecting with...

Hummus Rudolph

Hummus Rudolph

Christmas star

Christmas star

Christmas party season is in full swing so it’s great...

Pancake snowman

Pancake snowman

Christmas is getting closer so it’s time for snowmen – even...

Strawberry tulips

Strawberry tulips

Flashes of brightly coloured flowers are everywhere at the moment....

Bonfire night

Bonfire night

Remember remember the 5th of November! How about some fruit fireworks...

Salad skeleton

Salad skeleton

With Halloween just around the corner, it’s a great opportunity...

Broccoli camel

Broccoli camel

Who would have thought … broccoli on a camel? Here’s...

Broccoli octopus

Broccoli octopus

Having fun with veges makes meals really enjoyable. This fun...

Cauli sheep

Cauli sheep

Veges can be so much fun – colourful, versatile, and...

Citrus giraffe

Citrus giraffe

Super easy, super quick, seasonal and delicious, the Citrus giraffe...

Colourful savoury ‘cupcakes’

Colourful savoury ‘cupcakes’

I love serving food in unusual ways. Creating a bit...

Mandarin lion

Mandarin lion

Mandarins are so sweet at this time of the year,...

Hedgehog share platter

Hedgehog share platter

There seem to be so many occasions when we need...

Waving hands platter

Waving hands platter

“I forgot to tell you but I need a share...

Kiwi frog

Kiwi frog

When time is short and kids are hungry we need...

Roasty hippo

Roasty hippo

Roasty veges are the go now the weather is getting...

Breakfast train

Breakfast train

I love transforming simple breakfasts into magical experiences. When you...

Mother’s Day edible flowers

Mother's Day edible flowers

Nothing says Mother’s Day like flowers. And ones you can...

Mandarin chicks

Mandarin chicks

Easter is just around the corner so it’s time to...

Salad house

Salad house

I’m always looking for simple but creative ways to present...

Melon caterpillar

Melon caterpillar

This is a very simple dish to make, and honeydew...

Capsicum peacock

Capsicum peacock

Capsicums are great and reasonably priced at this time of...

Watermelon cupcakes

Watermelon cupcakes

AAhhh, high summer and the markets and shops are full...

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