I was appointed as a Food Revolution Ambassador a mere 10 days before the big event on 16 May 2014. I still remember exactly how I felt receiving that email - simply overjoyed. And then it hit me... what am I actually going to do?! A few days later I'd secured a slot with my … Continue reading Reflecting on FRD2014
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Fighting For Food Education
Jamie Oliver's Food Foundation has launched this year's theme for the Food Revolution: 'Fighting For Food Education'. What's it all about? It's about teaching children all over the world about food, where it comes from, and how it affects their bodies. The aim is to curb the dramatic rise in diet-related diseases through the provision of … Continue reading Fighting For Food Education
Meat Free Week
Meat Free Week 2015 is upon us. Monday 23rd March marks the start of a global challenge to simply forgo meat for one week to get us all thinking about our dietary choices. As Jamie Oliver Food Revolution Ambassadors, we're fully supporting the movement. This isn't a drive to promote vegetarianism, it's an awareness event … Continue reading Meat Free Week
The Earlier, The Better
I love this job. It's wonderful to hear people getting really enthusiastic about good food and promoting well-being; especially to younglings. It turns out the manager at my daughters' nursery is a fellow foodie and has been putting lots of effort into food education and making sure their daily menu is balanced and nutritious. Even more … Continue reading The Earlier, The Better
Valentines
February Challenge #1 for Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution Ambassadors: Cook for loved ones this Valentine’s day. Easy! That was always going to happen. Our morning started with a little surprise for the children at breakfast with homemade cards and a chocolate heart treat - it was the weekend after all. Breakfast was a baked blueberry … Continue reading Valentines