So…Miss G. has a new thing.She will not, under any circumstance, at all, sit in her high chair.Trying to pop her into the highchair is much like trying to put a sweater on an octopus.She wiggles, giggles, screams, thrashes, kicks and throws her arms in a very successful attempt not to be put on her once adored throne.I am hoping this is just a phase and she'll rekindle her love affair with her ...
Archives for November 2013
greek salad, tzatziki & toasted flat bread
Summer seems to have arrived early. Our afternoon summer storms are already here along with the heat and sticky humidity. Instinctively we're craving salads. Fresh, simple, cooling and refreshing salads. Ones that can be put together effortlessly, are light and nourish us just enough until the next meal time. Miss G. loves them. Wearing just a nappy and singlet she sits happily ...
carrot cake scones
There are moments in the kitchen when you know you're onto a winner. Today I had such a moment thanks to these wonderful carrot cake scones. The moment I tumbled the gorgeously orange carrot spiked dough onto our floured board and caught the aromas of cinnamon, nutmeg, all spice and maple syrup I knew these little babies were going to be all kinds of amazing. I got the idea to conjure up ...
heirloom tomato penne w’ crispy bacon crumbs
I know. I know. I cook penne like all. the. time. There is however a method to my madness. You see penne (in my opinion) has to be the easiest pasta shape for the little ones to grab hold of and nibble on. Miss G. has adored penne since our early baby led weaning days and I'm savvy enough to know when to stick to a good thing. So with that said today I am bringing you yet another ...
zucchini choc loaf
Miss G. is feeling much better. Over the weekend her teething symptoms all but vanished and we were able to get in plenty of giggles, play time and fun. So with my bright, bubbly little bubby back in full force I pulled out this zucchini and choc loaf recipe I've been lusting after for quite some time and decided to have a little baking session with Grace this morning. I have to say I ...
zucchini & ricotta pizza’s
Miss G. is still unwell.So we're spending another day tucked up at home, resting, napping, cuddling and hopefully getting better.And in an attempt to get Miss G. eating I put together these zucchini & ricotta pizza's.They couldn't be simpler.Just take a few wholemeal pita breads, smother with a little creamy ricotta spiked with parmesan, lemon and fresh basil, top with ribbons of zucchini, ...