This week is Miss G's 1st birthday! And we are celebrating! We have balloons, streamers, gifts, games, cup cakes, play dates and lots more planned for our little girls very special day. But before the onslaught of sugar laden cup cakes, goodies and birthday cake begins I thought we'd better get in a little nutritional goodness by way of a ham and vegetable slice. This slice is well and ...
Archives for October 2013
blueberry breakfast muffins
Not a big fan of toast I have been experimenting with new recipes for Miss G's breakfast. And these beautiful blueberry and muesli studded breakfast muffins are my latest creation. It's no secret I am a big fan of muffins. Who isn't? They are simple to prepare. Cook quickly. Make a great on-the-go snack. Freeze fabulously. And are wonderful way to get extra fruit and ...
simple mushroom penne
Since beginning our baby led weaning journey I really haven't had too much trouble getting Miss G. to eat her fruit and vegetables (tantrums, teething and moodiness aside of course). Most days she happily tucks into whatever is popped onto her highchair tray and at the moment she's going through a serious banana and mandarin phase. The moment she spots me peeling her favourite fruits for her ...
italian tomato & bread salad
This italian tomato and bread salad is perfect for the little ones. The tomatoes are the perfect shape for teeny tiny hands to pick up and easily nibble on and the bread is wonderfully softened thanks to the gorgeous mix of tomato juice and extra virgin olive oil. Miss G. adored this salad for lunch and happily gobbled up the gorgeous mix of tomatoes, bread and basil leaves. And with just ...
oat choc chip cookies
How do you know your baby is finished eating? This can be one of the trickiest parts of baby led weaning and a question I get asked a lot. Each baby has their own unique way of letting mummy and daddy know she's done but I thought I'd share the cues Miss G. gives me in the hope they'll help you better understand your little ones signals. Usually I know Miss G. is finished eating when ...
baby friendly maple french toast
Most mornings breakfast is a pretty simple affair. A little avocado on toast, fresh strawberries and half a banana is our usual fare. However most mornings I wonder why I bother with the toast. Rather than eating the bread and avocado together old school style Miss G.'s unique approach is to lick the toast clean of avocado leaving most of the golden bread behind. A little worried about ...