I'm not sure if these are spooky or super cute mummy Halloween cookies! They're so easy to make that my nine year old daughter and her friend made them all on their own! I always joke that whenever Little One has friends over for a play date or a sleepover, the parents should know that their kids will be bringing home something that they've made (Ugh! Like SLIME!) or baked … [Read more...]
Spooky Halloween Bark
Little One reminded me that Halloween is in but a few short days and she wanted to make a super easy kid-friendly Spooky Halloween Bark for her classmates. I thought I had at least another week! Is it just me or have the months just flown by at warp speed? To be honest, the Spooky Halloween Bark treats were all Little One's doing. She actually wouldn't let me do anything. … [Read more...]
Back to School Lunches with Snapware
Summer seems to be ending just as fast as it arrived. I'm a glass half full kind of girl, and I know that we still have a few weeks left of Summer vacation to enjoy. This said, it does feel like I just blinked and we're already in August! August is close to September, and September is back to school! That means it's time to think about back to school lunches again! I … [Read more...]
Getting My Child to Eat her Food: The Truth Is…I Have No Tricks!
Several friends have asked me countless times how I get Little One to eat her school lunches every day. The truth is, I have no tricks or tips. We've just been very lucky that Little One happens to have an adventurous palate and a voracious appetite. Seriously. That is all. I was thinking about how all kids are different and have different tastes. What works for one … [Read more...]
Kitten-Inspired Dinner Rolls
Are you a kitten lover? Are your kids fans of all things kitten-inspired? My seven-year old loved all things Hello Kitty for years. Then she was a fan of all things Pusheen-related. I guess what it comes down to is that she basically loves all things kitten-inspired. The girl loves cats and kittens. Case in point. Print 5.0 from 3 reviews … [Read more...]
Fun school snacks inspired by Disney & GLAD
The following is a guest post by my six year old (or as she says, "soon-to-be seven year old") daughter. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this post are hers. She can't type quickly and she only spells words phonetically, so I will act as the stenotype today. I love Disney. One of my favourite Disney movies is Frozen. I love Queen Elsa of … [Read more...]
Soupe aux Petits Pois
My six year old is an unusual child. She has a refined palate for someone so young. She's not shy to tell me whether she thinks a dish needs more seasoning or whether it needs more acidity. How she knows this, I have no clue! She certainly loves flavours from all over the globe and asks me to make dishes from the Philippines, Korea, Thailand, Japan, the Caribbean, … [Read more...]
Send Some Lunchbox Love to School! #LBLMoms
School has officially begun! Did everyone survive week one back at school? Little One is super excited about being in grade one and has been coming home every afternoon with big smiles! I love listening to her chat excitedly about her day and all the things she did in class. This said, I wonder if the honeymoon stage will end or if she'll continue to be as excited about … [Read more...]
16 Back-to-School Lunch Ideas
Now that September is here, what do you pack for your children's back-to-school lunches? Are you in need of some back-to-school lunch ideas? I am extremely mindful of what goes into our daughter's lunches. I want to make sure she's getting a healthy, hearty lunch, complete with vegetables, fruit, protein, and everything a growing child needs. I also want to make sure to … [Read more...]
Lobster Mac and Cheese #GayLeaFoods
Everyone who has shared a meal with us or who has seen Little One eat is always surprised at what our five year old child eats! It's really quite funny to hear her requests. Lobster Mac and Cheese, Tortang Talong, Poke, Smoked Salmon, Pad Thai, sushi, Confit de Canard, Coq au vin...all among her favourites! Recently, she asked for Lobster Mac and Cheese again. Luckily, I … [Read more...]
Banana Peanut Butter Bites
Little One, at five years old, loves being in the kitchen and helping herself to a bite to eat. Though she's my little sous chef, she has been wanting to create her own dishes lately. The other night, I intended on serving a gorgeous fruit salad to our dinner guests, but as I was finishing up the main course, Little One decided to help out and make dessert...on her own. I … [Read more...]
Keep The Skin On!
Sure, you may not like that extra layer. The skin may seem a nuisance or you may not like the feel of it. Many have told me that the skin is unpalatable, so they prefer to just take it off! I'm talking about the skin on your fruits and veggies, people! There are health benefits in those skins you discard if you do peel your fruit and veg. One of our favourite "Skin … [Read more...]
6 Bento Lunch Tips
It's a known fact that I absolutely LOVE cooking, baking, entertaining, feeding people, and making bento lunches for my daughter's school lunches. Food = Family+ Friends + Love. It's a social thing. Sure, food nourishes and sustains us. That's its primary function, but it also has a social element. People gather together for meals. We celebrate with meals. It brings people … [Read more...]