Recipes and Cooking with kids

shaped biscuit recipe

Shaped Biscuit Recipe

Shaped Biscuit Recipe This is the fabulous recipe I used when I made personalised Father's Day biscuits for my Hubby.  This recipe works well for all types of shaped biscuits.  You could add spices such...

father's day biscuits

Father's Day Biscuits

Father's Day Biscuits With Father's Day coming up I wanted to try something new I'd been thinking about for a while.  My husband loves biscuits and milk...........so I decided I would bake him a special Father's...

dietary guidelines

What's for lunch mum?

What's for lunch Mum? Written by Christine Sorbello, Dietitian/Nutritionist Did you know that while in childcare or school kids eat about half of their daily food intake? So, packing a healthy lunchbox is especially important...

youtube can improve self-esteem

How Youtube can improve self-esteem

How youtube can improve self-esteem This is my little story on how youtube can improve self-esteem. My daughter recently perfected her first dish, guacamole or as she calls it 'green dip'.  She was so excited...

leftover bread and milk recipes

Top 10 Leftover Bread and Milk Recipes

Top 10 Leftover Bread and Milk recipes Need some leftover break and milk recipes ....well you have come to the right place! The supermarket shelves were left bare in the Wide Bay on Thursday........if...

Vegetable Mini Quiche

Mini Vegetable Quiches

Mini Vegetable Quiches This is a super simple recipe that the kids can help out with.  I find that if you involve kids in the process of preparing and cooking food they are more likely to...

How to make Coconut Milk at home

How to make coconut milk at home

How to make Coconut Milk at home I prefer to make my own coconut milk, and trust me it is sooooooooooo much nicer than anything you have ever tasted out of a can, especially...

dietary guidelines

What to Eat - Australian Dietary Guidelines for Children

What to Eat - Australian Dietary Guidelines for Children Written by Christine Sorbello, Dietitian/Nutritionist Good nutrition is essential for the normal growth and development of children. Childhood is also an important time to establish healthy...

healthy snacks for kids

Healthy snacks for kids

Healthy snacks for kids Written by Christine Sorbello, Dietitian/Nutritionist Making healthy snacks for kids is an important part of a childs’ nutrition. Snacks can help children sustain their energy and concentration as well as meet...

healthy lunch box

Healthy lunch box tips for kids

Healthy lunch box tips for kids Kids are so busy, to boost their energy and help them concentrate at school it is important to pack a healthy school lunch box.  I cam across some great...

fussy eaters

Fussy Eaters - Taking the fuss out of mealtimes

Fussy Eaters - Taking the fuss out of mealtimes! Written by Christine Sorbello, Dietitian/Nutritionist Fussy Eaters and mealtime misbehaviour are common in children and extremely frustrating for parents. While it can be tempting to give...

healthy drinks

Healthy drinks for kids

Healthy drinks for kids Written by Christine Sorbello, Dietitian/Nutritionist Encouraging healthy drinks for kids is just as important as what they eat. Just as with food there has been a massive increase in the types...

teaching children about food

Teaching Children about food

Teaching Children about food Written by Christine Sorbello, Dietitian/Nutritionist Teaching children about food and getting them interested in food right from when they are toddlers is key to helping them develop healthy food habits...

healthy lunch box

Promoting Healthy Eating Blog Contributors

Promoting Healthy Eating Blog Contributors Good nutrition is a key part of a healthy, productive and quality lifestyle for everyone in the community.  We feel it is important that we have regular contributors on...