The tumultuous wranglings of the British political system paired with recent high-profile events has had me on pause, but I'm hopeful that some form of normality will return soon. The big news is that Her Majesty's Government has released chapter 2 of the Childhood Obesity Strategy. The Prime Minister opens with the sad truth: "The health and … Continue reading Childhood Obesity Strategy: Chapter 2
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Hummus
This Levantine staple fascinates me as children just can't seem get enough of it. I've met very few younglings that would reject a tub of hummus and crudités - but where does that desire stem from? Without doubt it's most certainly delicious and comforting, but would you expect the same reaction from "hey kids, fancy … Continue reading Hummus
#AdEnough
Our children are bombarded with junk food advertising from every angle. Fact. On TV, public transport, at street level and online. It's big business because it works, and it's fuelling the childhood obesity crisis. We have to speak up and call for change, and Jamie Oliver is doing exactly that with the launch of the … Continue reading #AdEnough
Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls
..aka Summer rolls or more accurately, Gỏi cuốn, these little Vietnamese beauties are super-fun for younglings and still quite an exotic concept in the UK. They were staple lunchtime fayre back in our Australia days due to the proximity to South East Asia and its heavy influence in the region. They're a pretty healthy alternative … Continue reading Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls
Kimchi
This is by far my favourite Kimchi recipe to date. I say to date, as I have no intention of getting off the experimentation bus, and neither should you. Kimchi is the national dish of Korea and consists of vegetables which are salted and fermented with garlic, ginger and chilli etc. It's eaten as a … Continue reading Kimchi
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