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How to Eat Junk Food
July 26, 2010 – 1:47 pm | 2 Comments
How to Eat Junk Food

Summer’s here, school’s out for most people, and it’s possible that your house is already echoing with the dulcet tones of “Mummy, I’m hungry!” Snacks don’t have to be bad for you of course, but …

Sane Eating at the Summer BBQ
July 19, 2010 – 12:33 pm | No Comment
Sane Eating at the Summer BBQ

My friend’s husband is a serious barbecue-er. He has various oddly-shaped cooking devices and will smoke, poach, braise, brine and roast an amazing spread and then beg everyone to have ‘just one more mouthful’. Everything …

Weekly Challenge: Bake Your Own Bread
June 6, 2010 – 9:58 am | No Comment
Weekly Challenge: Bake Your Own Bread

This week we’re challenging you to bake your own bread. Not only does it smell and taste fabulous, home-baked bread can be better for you than shop bought as well.
Supermarket bread can have loads of …

Mindful Eating
May 18, 2010 – 8:43 pm | 4 Comments
Mindful Eating

Last week, Lisa posted about the value of the family meal, where everyone can take time to sit down together and talk about their day without TV, distractions or time pressures. Earlier this week, I …

Weekly Challenge: Make Your Own Fresh Pasta
May 17, 2010 – 12:41 pm | No Comment
Weekly Challenge: Make Your Own Fresh Pasta

This week’s challenge asks you to get your hands floury and try something perhaps you’ve never done before – home made fresh pasta. Cooking together is a great family activity, so get the kids involved …