30 Mar, 2012
Dying of the cuteness
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Easy ways to make kids happy|Publishing/writing/career stuff|Recipes and Food
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21 Sep, 2011
Testing out a new granola bar recipe: this time they’re soft and chewy
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Recipes and Food
Another great recipe for homemade granola bars. These are soft and chewy and delicious. My mouth is watering just thinking about it.
As a bit of a continuation of the campfire pizza post I wanted to write more about the camping food side of things. I have to confess that for all of our healthy eating, for us it’s a time to junk out… so much so that when I’m grocery shopping before we go I cringe […]
16 May, 2011
The eldest turns 12
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Easy ways to make kids happy|Oh! Things!
Twelve years ago today I was cradling a one-day old newborn in my arms. In fact, this was the scene: This is one of my all-time favourite photographs. I’m glad we have a scan of it, because it’s one of those things I’d run into a burning house to retrieve. It was sunny and beautiful […]
A recipe for natural homemade yogurt, made without a yogurt machine. A healthy kid-friendly food that is surprisingly easy to make… yummy and good for you too!
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