Food allergies are scary for parents of young children; they create unease and uncertainty. Educator Kerry McArthur gives you the information and tips you need to keep your little one safe. To begin understanding allergies it is important that you know what they are....
Spicy Rooibos & Fruity Cranberry Cooler
Rooibos tea is full of antioxidants, which is great for health and the immune system, hence I like to add it into my kids cool drinks. They also enjoy rooibos with a little bit of honey as a warm, soothing tea. Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 2 minutes...
Asparagus Plays Dress up
As a child I grew up helping my mom in her garden, and that is why I had a lot of appreciation for vegetables generally, but it didn’t mean I liked all veggies. So I understand why my boys are super fussy eaters when it comes to greens, which is the reason I...
Sandwich on a Stick
This is a creative way of transforming a boring, ordinary sandwich into something that looks incredible and is easy to eat. I usually prepare the cut-outs the night before and simply thread them onto a skewer in the morning, ready for the lunchboxes to save some time....
Win with Milestones
Stand a chance to Win a Siba - Let's Cook Recipe BooK To stand a chance to win one of 2 Siba - Let's Cook Recipe books, send a picture of you and your little chef in the kitchen to with your full name, surname, cell number and email...
Helping your child to live with allergies
Parenting children with allergies does come with challenges, but the feelings need not be overwhelming. Sarah Huddy shares practical tips on how to successfully manage your child’s allergies. If your child has been diagnosed with allergies, they will have had an...
Healthy lunch box treats for your children
Lunch boxes can be a real chore. Registered dietician Julie Perks helps you to put together lunchtime treats that are healthy, tasty and nutritious. Lunch boxes can sometimes be a task dreaded by many parents. It can be stressful knowing what your child needs but not...
The best way to stick to your budget is to start one
COVID-19 seems to have played havoc with our eating habits – and our grocery bills. Yashmitha Padayachee has tips for how to keep both on the straight and narrow. Has everyone noticed that the ‘lockdown grocery bill’ made it seem like you were running a B&B for a...
Should you ban sugar?
The sweet stuff has come under heavy fire in recent years. Of course, you want your child to be a healthy eater. But does this mean sugar has no place in your home? Registered dietician Megan Pentz-Kluyts has the facts. The intake of added sugars appears to be...
Great food ideas for fussy eaters
Toddlers aren’t exactly renowned for their willingness to eat a wide variety of foods, especially vegetables. Mommy Blogger Reevana Govender has some delicious recipes to tempt tiny tastebuds. We all know that kids – especially toddlers – can have their fussy food...