Soups - winter warmers

Tempting fussy eaters

Chicken soup stock stock>>Read
Mulligatawny - An Anglo-Indian hearty soup...>>Read
Velvety Zucchini...>>Read
Carrot, Parsnip & Coriander...>>Read
Sweet Potato & Butternut...>>Read

One of the biggest challenges for parents can be is trying to tempt a fussy child to eat. Do you agonise over what to serve for dinner with fussy eaters and with so many food allergies such as gluten or lactose intolerant it can be a real challenge. ...>>Read

School lunch recipes and ideas

Low fat recipes

Tasty new school lunch recipes from Kate di Prima:

Pumpkin and couscous salad with beef

Lamb and veggie wrap with sweet chili sauce

Mini meat loaves with plum sauce

Low fat recipes from Annette Sym (Symply too Good)

Zucchini slice / courgette slice

Mini pizza breads

No more soggy sandwiches!

A good reason to switch to organic

One of the issues for parents, is, what to put into the school lunch box. Let's face it, who wants to eat a soggy sandwich or a squashed piece of warm fruit for lunch - it's not appetising. A "treat" everyday is not the answer either. Here are some good ideas and a helpful school lunch planner for you. >>Read

The practice of feeding antibiotics to enhance growth of livestock has led to a judge’s order that moves toward ending that use of the drugs.

Nutritionist Shane Heaton said “In Australia more antibiotics are prescribed to animals for preserving their life and to sustain feed conversion ratios as opposed to the amount prescribed to people”.

“When humans consume antibiotics through the food chain you increase the risk of becoming resistant to superbugs.”Under the Australian Certified Organic Standards incorporating antibiotics in feed is prohibited....>>Read

David Herbert's Best Ever Baking Recipe Book

Cinnamon Apple Dip

Food writer, passionate cook and champion of really useful recipes, this is David Herbert's latest cookbook There are over 200 recipes (his favourites) with recipes for cakes, muffins, scones, biscuits, slices and tarts and here are two for you to try. - Coffee & Walnut Cake and Chocolate Crackled Cookies... >>Read

A great easy-to-make after school snack, plus and home made ricotta...>>Read

Roast chicken with lemon pepper, dried cranberry and pistachios

Cool, refreshing drinks

Roast chicken with a twist, if there's any left over would make delicious sandwiches!...>>Read

Delicious cool drinks, healthy real home made smoothies... >>Read

Apple, Date & Cinnamon Cake

Chicken and strawberry Mexican salad

Apple, Date & Cinnamon cake, delicious warm or cold and oh, so easy to bake....>>Read

An easy combination of chicken, strawberries, lettuce, avocado, corn and coriander...>>Read

Strawberry Ripple Ice Cream

Maybe not quite our usual healthy recipe, but delicious and refreshing for a treat and made with real fruit... >>Read