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The Holidays are an exciting and busy time of year. Between preparing treats and keeping children occupied, it’s a wonder we have time to deck the halls at all. Hopefully these little pretzel Christmas trees keep it super simple with a quick recipe while also making a fun and inclusive activity for kids or anyone... Read more »
Spring has sprung! Or almost, at least! When I think of Spring and Summer time I think of being outside, swimming, enjoying the sunshine and when it comes to food – I think of cooling, delicious, healthy foods that work well for ourselves and our children’s bodies. When we eat foods that are local and... Read more »
Teaching math to children doesn’t have to be boring. STEM teaching is all about teaching children in a fun and exciting way that helps excel and put into practice learning. To inspire the next generation of potential Scientists, Technological workers, Engineers and Mathematicians. Back in the days of our own learning, math could be a... Read more »
The day of love is almost here and what a better way to celebrate than with some homemade sweets! These gummies are a great alternative to the commercially made versions as they contain real fruit juice and a little extra love. You’ll need: 2¼ cups diced strawberries ¼ cup lemon juice ½ cup orange juice... Read more »
February….a month of all things red, pink, sweet, and full of love! I like to get my kids involved with making red and pink foods all month long that are tasty, nutritious, and not loaded with sugar! One idea is to add roasted beets, beet powder, red peppers, or fresh/frozen berries to your favourite pancake,... Read more »
Making your own hot chocolate is no more difficult than making instant powdered hot chocolate, and this way you can control how much sugar you want to use and types of chocolate. As a chocolatier, I will always insist on quality chocolate and cocoa powder. Callebaut, Cacao Barry and Valrhona are all easily accessible for... Read more »
Christmas. Pretty hectic time of year right? By November your diary is rapidly filling up for December. Work parties, school parties, children’s nativity, carol singing, light switch on, mall Santa trips, present buying, baking, decorating. It’s easy for the whole of the festive season to fly by without actually spending a moment to breathe and... Read more »
Ingredients: Whole almonds – 250g Triple Sec (or vanilla extract) – 15ml Sugar – 20g Dried Cranberries – 200g Dark Chocolate – 500g It is very important to use good quality chocolate; you will impress even those with very discerning taste! I use Callebaut and it can be easily found at your local big brand... Read more »
Cookies for Santa Clause and carrots for the Reindeer…it’s all about balance! But sometimes, during the holiday season, there can be an imbalance of less nutrient-dense foods and more sugar-packed treats. If you are looking to add a few more healthy snacks to your holiday spread without sacrificing on taste or presentation I’ve got you... Read more »
‘Tis the season of pine trees and twinkly lights and spending Sundays inside baking gingerbread cookies as the snow swirls outside of your window. Baking gingerbread cookies is one of the best parts of the holiday season for so many reasons: it’s a fun way to bring the family together and get creative, and the... Read more »
Growing up with Greek friends I learned to make Spanakopita from their Yia Yia’s and this is an easy take on the beautiful triangles I was taught to make. Same ingredients, just a different presentation. Ingredients: 1 package of frozen phyllo dough (defrosted overnight) 500g frozen spinach (thawed and drained well) 1 tablespoon olive oil... Read more »
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree How lovely are thy branches O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree How lovely are thy branches Your boughs so green in summertime Stay bravely green in wintertime O Tannenbaum, O Christmas tree How lovely are thy branches Perhaps you have a Christmas party you want to impress your guests... Read more »
Sugar. Full of calories with little to no nutrients. Spikes our blood sugar and our energy only to bring us crashing down. Fills up our bellies and leaves no room for foods that will fuel us and leave us feeling good. We know it isn’t good for us. We know it affects our health in... Read more »
Easy twist to a classic holiday treat. Great for cookies swaps and holiday gifts! The toffee can be substituted (even omitted) for different flavour applications – sweet or savoury! If you go savoury adjust the salt content. Ingredients Butter 341g (room temperature) Icing Sugar 120g All Purpose Flour 375g Toffee Bits 75g Salt 6g Instructions... Read more »
The kids are back to school, the leaves are changing colours and the mornings are getting chilly – that means that pumpkin spice is in the air! There’s no better way to welcome the fall weather than to bake treats that are spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg and make your house smell like a warm... Read more »
This sweet and salty snack inspired by our friends The Bumble Nums, is the perfect treat for Halloween! Here’s what you need: Pretzel sticks Mini marshmallows Chocolate chips Candied hulled pumpkin seeds *Ingredients and direction for candied pumpkin seeds below. Candied Pumpkin Seeds Ingredients: 1 cup hulled pumpkin seeds 1.5 Tbsp butter, melted 1 tsp... Read more »
These are so easy to make and so much fun if you include the kids to help. Just make sure they don’t eat all the caramel candies! Ingredients: (Yields 16) 1 roll of puff pastry (defrosted according to package instructions) 3 small apples (I prefer using Honey Crisps, but any baking apple will do) 3... Read more »
Fall is just around the corner, which means that it’s almost time for apple season! Aside from crisp fall mornings, dew on the grass from the frost the night before, and all of the back to school madness, nothing signifies fall more like the smell of apples and cinnamon, wrapping around you like a warm... Read more »
Summer is over. Kids are back in school. Here is a quick and delicious recipe to take the stresses out of a grab and go breakfast or a quick snack on the run. Everyone loves a classic banana muffin! Yield: 12 muffins Ingredients: Flour – 160g Salt – 3g Baking Soda – 6g Butter* – 114g... Read more »
Summer might be winding down but the fun doesn’t have to stop here. Even though it’s about that time to start thinking about school lunches again (how did summer go by in such a hurry?!), these Tic Tac Toe Sandwiches are an entertaining way to get creative with lunch. Create any sandwich you want, really,... Read more »
Summertime is for vacations and road trips; a time when families hit the road and experience the world together. What better way to celebrate family vacations than with healthy snacks in the shape of cars? Made with fresh fruits and veggies, these car cuties are super versatile and easy to switch up. Don’t like apples?... Read more »
Energy bites are not a new phenomena, and in fact they are very fashionable at the moment. So let’s be sheep, and follow the flock – they are good for a reason! There are so many different types and variations that can be made. For little mouths that may not be keen on eating their... Read more »
With summer in full swing, what better way to cool down and get refreshed than with some super simple popsicles! These popsicles come together in no time at all, with only a few ingredients. They’re super fun to make and easy for little hands to help out with. Having two versions is super simple since... Read more »
Bumble Nums Banana Spilt with a Twist! These popsicles are easy to make and are a brilliant, tasty dairy free alternative. For the topping we used both normal chocolate and a dairy free version, which can satisfy any child, even one with dairy allergies! Having a child with allergies can be difficult when in a... Read more »
