Penny Jacobsen at your service. As a school tuckshop convenor, I spend my days trying to find simple, nutritious recipes that teenagers will be happy to buy. Believe me, it's a tough task! Over the years, I've learnt many tricks of the trade through cooking for my own children and grandchildren. I really love cooking, so I'm always ready to experiment and my family is usually very supportive of my efforts. I started this blog because I know how difficult it is to research the latest nutritious food ideas when you are busy. There are diet fads, newly discovered superfoods and innovative trends such as slow cooking. I hope that my home cooking experiments and my success in feeding hordes of finicky teenagers give you some inspiration. Enjoy reading!
Posted on: 27 February 2015
Kids grow up so fast, and you may find your child ready for nursery before you know it. If you don't have an in-home day care and the nursery that you're sending your child to doesn't provides meals, then you need to pack their lunches, like those made by Hearty Health, for them. Here are some tips to help you through the ordeal. It gets really easy afterwards.
Use an ice-pack.
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Posted on: 24 February 2015
A home-made cake is one of life's joys, but if someone you know has a food allergy, this simple pleasure may seem hopelessly out of reach. Studies estimate that around 1 in 20 childrenand 1 in 100 adults in Australia have a food allergy, with an even higher number reporting food intolerances. The most common food allergies include staple ingredients of cake baking - eggs, milk and nuts - and while wheat (or gluten) allergies are less common, it is one of the most common causes of food intolerance.
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Posted on: 20 February 2015
The catering service is one of the top determinants of the success of your event. Whether you are planning a wedding, graduation party or a corporate dinner, the catering service will be a major part of it. A party should reflect your sense of adventure and personality so you have to ensure you pick the right service. Here is what to watch out for in a catering services if you want to cross that burden off your list.
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