Tag: planning family meals
Something For The Weekend – Chicken And Broccoli En Croute
‘En croute’ always makes me think of restaurant-quality dishes, even though it simply means anything baked in pastry. The kids always love it...
Something For The Weekend – Simple Tomato Soup With Cheesy Garlic...
Tomato soup is a childhood staple and this home-made version is delicious. It freezes well, too, so you can double up on ingredients...
Something For The Weekend – Spicy Tuna Fishcakes
For some reason, the kids have never been that fond of store-bought fishcakes – but they love these. Luckily, they don’t take long to...
Something For The Weekend – 3-Veg Mac & Cheese
Who wants to spend hours in the kitchen? This recipe is quick to prepare and tastes delicious – ideal for a weekend family supper. Prep...
Why We Need More Thought On Food From TV Chefs
Every Friday, I have the same routine. At 3pm, when I finish working, I reach for a blank sheet of white paper. I fold...
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You Don’t Have To Be A Professional To Tell Your Story
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Breast- Versus Bottle-Feeding – The Great Debate
Food is one of the most basic human needs - but when it comes to our babies, the way we do that can be...
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Surrogate motherhood has a bad rep, as a murky business far removed from everyday experience – especially when it comes to prospective parents from...
Curious Kids – What Is Dew?
Is dew the same as rain? What is dew? Thank you – Leo, age 3. Great question, Leo! I am a plant ecologist, and rain and...