In honour of St. Brigid’s Day on the 1st of February, I decided to try making butter from scratch at home.
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It’s the season of love and what better way to get your kids to ‘love’ food, than to make some love-themed recipes! Valentine’s Day gives us all types of opportunities to discuss food and to get the children involved in Valentine’s Day food activities.
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Are you confused about protein for your child? How much protein should your child eat? Is your child getting enough protein? These are questions I hear all the time from parents.
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Many of these healthy starter ideas can be made ahead of time. And these are easy starters the kids can help make for the most part!
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Check out 4 easy ways to save the planet and keep the kids happy at the same time this Christmas!
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5 easy alternatives to chocolate Advent calendars you can share with your kids!
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Are you looking for Christmas stocking filler ideas for your junior chefs this Christmas?
It’s always those last bits and pieces you need for the Christmas stockings that can be the hardest. I’ve put together a list of fun, kitchen-themed Christmas stocking fillers for your kids to help you!
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Are you sitting down to watch the Late Late Toy Show this week? Or hosting a Christmas family gathering in the run up to Christmas? Or simply looking for healthier ideas for the kids this Christmas?
Here are 5 simple, healthy Christmas recipe ideas that are based on wholefoods that the kids are sure to love this festive season.
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Are you wondering what to do with that pumpkin flesh after you’ve carved your pumpkin? Don’t throw it away. There are lots of options for making healthy, delicious pumpkin recipes . And pumpkin is so versatile. It can be used in both sweet and savoury dishes.
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Join Deirdre from the multi award-winning The Cool Food School for a fun, interactive, delicious, healthy kids Halloween cooking class in Wicklow!
In association with Wicklow Naturally October Feast, Deirdre from The Cool Food School is hosting an interactive kids Halloween-themed cooking class.
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Are you looking for a cookery class for your child in Ireland? We’ve put together a list of some of our favourite kids cookery schools across the country.
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Are you almost ready to wean your baby and wondering where to start? There is so much information available about how to wean your baby and how not to wean your baby. It can be such a minefield.
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Are you looking for the best lunchbox for your child as they return to school? And wondering how to go about picking the best one to use?
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It's almost the time of year for back to school. I am challenging the children of the nation to make their own school lunch boxes this September.
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If you’re looking for good snacks for kids and toddlers, here’s my ultimate list of 100 easy, quick, healthy snacks for your kids this summer. Bookmark this page for the next 8 weeks!
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I’ve had the privilege to interview many influential people in the field of food, feeding children, the environment, parenting and more over the years. People like Dave from The Happy Pear, Orla McAndrew, Aoife Lee, Pat Kane and more. Here, I’ve compiled a list of them for you to enjoy!
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Healthy, homemade ice pops are so easy even the kids can make them! In fact, that is exactly who should make them! Kids will love these homemade popsicles. They take a minute or two to make and a few hours to freeze before they can enjoy their homemade popsicles.
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Do you want 4 easy, quick, protein packed snack ideas the kids can make THEMSELVES this summer?
Yes you do …!!!
I shared 4 really easy healthy snacks for toddlers, preschoolers and children of all ages with everyone at @tasteofwicklow Chef’s Theatre on Saturday.
Summer is here and with it, outdoor dining and garden picnics! Garden picnics are a great way to enjoy the outdoors with the kids and save on the mess indoors! All you’ll need for a successful garden tea or garden picnic is some reusable plastic plates (like Pick Plates) and tasty picnic food!
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