If there is anything that we wish to change in our children, we should first examine it and see whether it is not something that could better be changed in ourselves.

Dads Cafe Breakfast Menu

dads cafe menu

This is what breakfast looked like at our house this morning. Every now and then using an A4 piece of paper I draw up a menu similar to the ones we get in a cafe and we all get to order what we would like to eat. It’s a bit of fun as kids love [...]

Pancakes with banana and maple syrup

Pancakes

On those mornings that your wondering what to cook for the kids? or just want something different to make. Try this easy pancake recipe (better than the packet mix) kids can even help. The first time i tried I ruined a couple but then found out that its normal until the pan gets an even [...]

A Banana Smoothie Idea

A banana smoothie idea

A smoothie that the kids will love, you can be creative by purchasing some decorative glasses and making it look like a smoothie you would get from a resort. Kids always appreciate the effort. A deliciously healthy way to start the day, this smoothie is full of bananas, honey, with just a hint of cinnamon [...]

Fruit and Honey Yoghurt

Fruit and Honey Yoghurt

Ingredients strawberries, hulled and quartered bananas, peeled, sliced watermelon, chopped apple, chopped light plain Greek-style yoghurt 1 tablespoon honey 3 tablespoons of toasted muesli Method Combine strawberries, banana, orange and apple in a bowl. Combine yoghurt and honey in a separate bowl. Spoon fruit salad into bowls. Top with yoghurt mixture and toasted muesli. Bowl [...]

Banana Smoothie

Banana smoothie

Banana smoothies are a great tasting drink and can help provide the necessary energy to kick start the day. Ingredients (serves 2) 2 ripe chopped bananas 2 cup skim milk 3-4 scoops vanilla ice-cream 2 teaspoons honey (optional) 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon 1 decorative or long glass 1 long wooden skewer Method Place bananas, milk, [...]