Inspire the green thumb in your child with this collection of 20 kitchen scraps you can grow with kids at home. You’ll be amazed. 20 kitchen scraps you can grow with kids Children can so easily have a very false sense of where food comes from. They come with us to the grocery store, watch […]
Halloween chocolate strawberry ghosts
This might just combine three things you and your child love, chocolate, strawberries and Halloween. These Halloween chocolate strawberry ghosts are simple to make and taste spook-tastically delicious. Perfect for your Halloween play date or party. Halloween isn’t very popular in Australia, but I can’t help but get excited around October when I find myself […]
Learn how to make bread in a bag with kids
You’d be surprised but it isn’t hard to learn how to make bread in a bag with kids. It’s actually very simple! The whole process makes a great science experience and the end result is delicious. It is school holidays at the moment and sometimes I’m pulling my hair trying to think of engaging activities […]
Simple crazy face biscuits kids can decorate
If you’re looking for a simple cooking activity to do with the kids then don’t forget this golden idea. Try these simple crazy face biscuits kids can decorate, and even better, eat soon afterwards. My girls really love to get into the kitchen and make something they can eat without having to wait for it to […]
How to make simple basil pesto with kids in the kitchen
Spread it in a sandwich, stir it through pasta or enjoy it as a dip with vegetable sticks, this simply made basil pesto is delish! I also love that it’s a cooking activity that children can really get involved in. Let me show you how to make simple basil pesto with kids in the kitchen. […]
Chocolate bird nests your kids can make at home
Brace yourselves because here are some delicious chocolate bird nests your kids can make at home! They are so easy to make and you only need 3 ingredients. Perfect to prepare for kids birthday parties, to enjoy over Easter or to simply have as a sweet treat, this is one recipe you should keep aside and […]
How to give your child free rein in the kitchen
Could you do it, could you allow your child the freedom to make whatever they wanted? I thought I’d try it out and see what happens and share with you how to give your child free rein in the kitchen. Yes, call me crazy, but I’m aware that so much learning can happen when you strip […]
Candy Cane Christmas Bark
Christmas is very exciting and of course it’s a time that chocolates and candy lollies are overflowing. For a bit of fun I made candy cane Christmas bark. It’s really yummy and make a gorgeous gift idea for friends and family. Even better, kids can help make it! Christmas bark is wonderful because it’s so simple and […]
Simple, no yeast bread recipe for kids to make
Who doesn’t love the taste of warm homemade bread? Well this is a simple, no yeast bread recipe for kids to make easily and have fun moulding the dough into funny and creative characters. This bread recipe is delicious when served with jam and butter and makes a great afternoon snack. As you’ve seen from […]
How to roast pumpkin seeds for a crunchy snack
Are you giving your children the same snacks day after day? Well, if you’re looking to offer them something a little different, and within keeping of Halloween that’s fast approaching, I encourage you to read on and learn how to roast pumpkin seeds for a crunchy snack idea. Pumpkin would have to be one of my favourite fruits! […]
Simple lemon slice recipe
Here is a classic and very simple lemons slice recipe is hard to go by. It’s easy because it’s no-bake, uses very few ingredients and is simply delicious to eat. I’ll admit, I find it hard to go past a good lemon slice. Its delightful tang and biscuity base is my little slice of heaven. […]
Easy banana cupcake recipe
Here is an easy banana cupcake recipe kids can make and enjoy as a delicious afternoon snack. The ingredients are commonly found in the kitchen pantry and can be done without a great deal of mess and fuss. Enjoy! I confess I’m not a fancy cook, a simple recipe suit us just fine. Possum (aged 3 years) and […]
Easy chocolate cupcake recipe
Congratulations, you’ve found it! Here is a delicious, quick and easy chocolate cupcake recipe that you can whip up at a moments notice. They are also wonderful to make with kids. These cupcakes are diary and egg free, so perfect for children who suffer from food allergies (or have friends that do) and are moist and delicious. Our […]
Cook healthy kale chips with kids
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you would have heard of kale. It’s a super vegetable that boasts as being one of the healthiest available. Fortunately it’s now easy to buy and possible to cook healthy kale chips with kids that they will eat by the bowl full. Give it a go! It can […]
Vegemite and cheese scrolls
These bite-size vegemite and cheese scrolls will have you making a baking them with your children time and time again. They are quick to make and are a great addition to any school lunch box. Perfect for any Australia Day gathering too! I wouldn’t dare tell you how many of these delicious Vegemite and cheese […]
How to make Damper Bread
Do you know how to make damper bread? Damper is a traditional dense Australian soda bread that long ago was made by stockmen traveling long distances and carrying only basic food rations. It’s a bread that is typically cooked on the ground and over hot coals but can be made using a few simple ingredients at home, […]
How to make chocolate crackles
Do you know how to make chocolate crackles? They are a delicious sweet treat for children that use very few ingredients are usually gobbled up quickly at kids birthday parties. What’s even better, they are so simple that children can get involved in the making process! Chocolate crackles take me back to my childhood. I remember them always being […]
Weetbix slice kids can make
Weetbix slice kids can make I love getting into the kitchen and cooking with Possum (2.5 years) whenever I can. I admit I’m not a fancy cook, but fortunately kids are far from fussy when it comes to pouring in the flour or mixing everything into a bowl. Cooking is also a great indoor activity. Here […]
Healthy bite recipe toddlers can make!
There are a few things that I want Possum (22 months) to really value in life and one is her health and the importance of healthy eating. It can be so hard to instil in children, especially when we find ourselves exposed to so much highly processed foods. Now don’t get me wrong, I […]