We are madly saving for a big family trip to Paris in December. Oh how we love France, especially the food. In preparation for the big trip I’ve been reading French Kids Eat Everything by Karen Le Billon. It was recommended to me by my friend Shannon and while Karen Le Billon is not actually…
Making passata
My kids are the luckiest ducks in Ducktown because they happen to be half-Italian and being half-Italian means they have a Nonna and a Nonno who teach them all kinds of wonderful Italiany things. Last weekend was Passata Day (or week, as Nonno likes to pace himself these days). The kids fronted up with Bartolo…
Cold nights, warm Broccoli soup
This is, without a doubt, the yummiest, easiest soup on the planet. Even Max loves it and he hasn’t officially eaten anything green since he was two. You’ll get how pleasing it is to see your kids hammering down a big bowl of broccoli. That’s parenting nirvana, right there. Nothing more to say, really… except…
Hearty chicken and barley soup
I’m running out of time to do stodgy winter warmers (hopefully I am, anyway – are you coming spring? Well, are you?) Here’s a delicious chicken and barley soup that won’t fail to warm the cockles of your hearties. I simply adore barley and when I make this I usually add more than the recipe calls…
Broccoli, zucchini and bacon pasta bake
I’m breaking my sweet Sundays and going savoury. I feel the need to share some of my standby Monday / Tuesday meals. On M/T I leave food in the fridge for Annabelle, our M/T nanny, to reheat for the Tsunamis’ dining pleasure. So it needs to not dry out, be safe to reheat and it needs…