Tag: meals
Ask The Parents – What Can I Do About My Picky...
Our children’s diets are a major source of anxiety for many parents. How do we get them to try new foods or...
Something For The Weekend – Creamy Leek, Cheese And Ham Pasta
This was always a good dish for getting my kids to eat vegetables – they just loved the rich sauce! Don’t worry...
Something For The Weekend – Pork And Pineapple Skewers
A weekend barbecue is one of the joys of summer for us – but if the weather spoils your plans, you can still...
Something For The Weekend – Classic Eton Mess
Light and delicious, a classic Eton Mess is the perfect way to make the most of the British strawberry season. Meringues are easier...
Something For The Weekend – Chicken And Chorizo Baked Rice
One-pot dishes are great when it comes to feeding a family. This chicken and chorizo baked rice smells delicious as it’s cooking – everyone’s...
Something For The Weekend – Homemade Pizza Margherita
Making our own pizza was something that started when the kids got old enough to decide it was one of their favourite...
Something For The Weekend – Easy Teriyaki Chicken
Homemade teriyaki sauce always tastes better than a shop-bought version. It will store well in the refrigerator for up to a week,...
Something For The Weekend – Sausage And Bean Casserole
When the kids were young, I always had far more success getting them to eat vegetables that were part of a stew or...
Something For The Weekend – Spiced Chicken And Potato Traybake
We love traybakes. They’re generally thrown together in minutes, pretty much take care of themselves in the oven, and taste fabulous. This spiced chicken...
Something For The Weekend – Easy Vegetarian Chilli
Once the initial prep work is done, you can leave this dish to bubble away while you get on with other things. It’s...
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How To Make Friends When You’re A New Mum
Ah, maternity leave! Those long, sunny days (they were always sunny when you recall them now, right?) of lazing in the park with your...
What You Need To Know When You Have A Premature Baby
Amid the excitement of a pregnancy, few parents-to-be imagine they will find themselves caring for premature baby. In the UK, 7%-8% of births are...
My Precious Boy Was Out Of Sight For Just A Moment – I Never...
This is the story of the most tragic day of my life. Thinking back to this horrific day still brings great trauma...
8 Easy And Exciting Science Experiments For Kids
Are you in search of some activities to get your kids off of the couch and away from their screens this winter? While outdoor...
Food Poverty: Agony Of Hunger The Norm For Many Children In The UK
Back in the year 2000, as a newly qualified sociologist fresh out of my PhD, I decided to interview my grandparents. Now aged 87...