Dietician Dr Mary McCreery shares her recipe suggestions for school lunches
With the end of the Easter Break soon, we’ll all back to packing those lunch boxes. I always feel a little stuck when it comes to what to pack in my child’s lunch box. I get stuck in a loop or weighing up the pros and cons of if what I’m packing is healthy and […]
4 years ago
Slunchbox is something that every parent and teacher should know about
Such a brilliant idea! I have never been, nor will I ever be, the Pinterest mum and one thing I dread is preparing school lunches. When I was little I used to get the standard sandwiches with maybe a cereal bar thrown in for a treat. Basically this is all I know when it comes […]
7 years ago
A hearty spiralized soup to warm you up on chilly days
Healthy, tasty and ideal for this weather.
8 years ago
This Roasted Butternut and Tortellini Soup Is Your New Go-To Lunch
Butternut squash soup is now a standard in any modern recipe repertoire. To keep it interesting and make it a complete meal, I add shop-bought tortellini or ravioli for the last three minutes of cooking. I favour the cheese or spinach and ricotta tortellini for this recipe but feel free to substitute a meaty version if you […]
11 years ago
The throw-together low-calorie lunch we’re loving this week
Tired of the fat-bomb sandwiches from the local deli? Bored of Cup O’Soup? What you need is a lunch make-over. Whether you eat your second meal of the day at your desk with your staff or on your sofa with the kids, the best lunches are tasty, low in calories and packed with protein and […]
11 years ago
Flammkuchen: A fancy weekend sandwich to make right now
There’s something about autumn afternoons that makes a comfort food brunch or lunch even more appealing than usual. Right now we’re on a constant hunt for recipes that are made for whipping up in a cosy kitchen, wearing woolly socks and your husband’s ancient hoodie, and devoured with a big pot of tea. Key to […]
11 years ago