So recently I have been discovering my inner foodie that I never knew existed – don’t get me wrong this was nothing of my own doing rather a few fab brands have been throwing me into the fire (so to speak) by inviting me to events that involve me COOKING! Crazy! Following on from my blogger dinner with entrepo – which I was relieved to find included pairing up with a foodie and a chef – I was invited to the launch of Pick n Pay‘s Finest Food range recently. It was all fun and games and delicious watermelon cocktails …  Read More »

Looking to get you kids to eat more veggies? I have found a fantastic solution one which will trick your kids into thinking that you’re spoiling them!! I recently got to try the Mastrad Top Chips maker from entrepo and have been super impressed at how quick and easy it is to make healthy chips (crisps) for my kids to snack on! The Top Chips maker comes with a mandolin slicer that prepares any hard vegetables into very thin slices suitable to transform into the healthiest, tastiest chips you have tasted – no added oil or salt! Once sliced you …  Read More »

Every mom I know is always on the hunt for simple meal ideas for their family. Feeding a big family doesn’t have to mean huge portions of processed foods at the dinner table. Healthy cooking can be fast, simple and cost effective. It will also meet the nutritional needs of the growing bodies in your family.  Meeting the emotional needs of children is also accomplished by big family meals together. What better setting for the life-long fond memories than the the lively dinner table where everyone spills their juicy stories of the day amid laughing? With a little organization and …  Read More »

Being a Mom is pretty stressful at times. One of main times when my stress levels seem to peak is while making supper! The end of the day is when everyone, including me, is reaching their limit. Tiredness, irritation, impatience, whining and rumbling tummies take their toll around 5pm! I am very fortunate to have a husband who enjoys cooking and ultimately this means he makes the majority of our main meals but there are occasions when I do get in front of the stove. When this does happen you can be assured that the meal needs to be 2 …  Read More »

As the days get colder and the night longer we are definitely heading into soup season in the Southern Hemisphere. As you are probably aware I am all about the easiest suppers ever and this recipe ranks highly for that very reason!! It is a delicious, healthy, quick soup perfect for warming up winter. And best of all the ingredients are usually ones you have in the house so no racing to the shops at 6:30! Roasted Butternut and Tomato soup Ingredients 1 large Butternut squash 1 large onion 2 or 3 tomatoes A few cloves of garlic A splash …  Read More »

Today I am pleased to feature a guest post from Ana who has shared a tasty Moussaka recipe that your kids will love. I’m not a big fan of cooking but obviously do have to do it like most moms -if I lived alone I think it might be a different story (hello Woolies!) Anyway I am thrilled to discover new easy recipes for family meal times and especially when they have been tried by other moms who can vouch for them. I am equally excited when a fellow blogger wishes to guest post about food on my blog as …  Read More »