food fun

Use these cool cutters to turn ordinary, everyday, same-old, boring sandwiches into fun, funky, exciting shapes and puzzle pieces! These kid-friendly gadgets are made of fully ABS FDA certified food grade plastic and are dishwasher safe. They are designed taller than the average cookie cutter, making it super easy to cut through two slices of bread and spread all the while keeping your sandwiches light and fluffy. The Lunch Punch is available at www.playstuff.co.za. These may just solve your fussy eater problem!

teddy bears' picnic

Aren't these too cute? Have fun baking a batch with your little ones this weekend. Would also be a hot favourite at a kid's birthday party. A big shout out to Australian Women's Weekly! 

Yummm! 

Have a lovely weekend x

Prep Time: 35 mins

Cooking Time: 15 mins

Makes: 12

Ingredients:

200g butter, softened

1 teaspoon vanilla essence

3/4 cup (165g) caster sugar

1 egg

40g dark eating chocolate, finely grated

1 1/4 cup (175g) plain flour, sifted

2 tablespoons cocoa powder

24 smarties

12 dark chocolate discs/melts

12 ice lolly (wooden) sticks

Method: 

1. Pre-heat oven to moderate. Grease 3 oven trays and line with baking paper.

2. Beat butter, essence, sugar and egg in a small bowl with electric mixer until changed to a pale colour; do not overbeat. Stir in chocolate, sifted flour and cocoa. Refrigerate for 15 minutes. 

3. Roll 24 level teaspoons of the mixture into balls. Roll remaining mixture into 12 large balls for teddy faces. On each tray, flatten four large balls with palm of hand to form an 8cm diameter circle. Position two small balls on top of each circle for ears. Flatten balls with palm of hand. Slide ice lolly stick two-thirds of the way into dough on each face.

4. Position smarties into dough for eyes and disc/melts for nose. Bake uncovered for about 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on trays. 

Store in an airtight container.

off to market

Check out this cool, new Jozi market which takes place every Sunday at Arts on Main. It's all set to be the premier food and design market, bringing you the best in local, natural and organic products. The kids can hang out at Chalkboard (drawing on the furniture and walls is permitted) or catch a movie at The Bioscope while you let loose at Melanie's yoga funk class. Sounds fab...so pop by for a bite to eat, some retail therapy and a great time!

cat got your tongue?

Always at a loss for where to eat out with the kids. Well look no further...tucked away in the vineyards and olive groves at the crest of the Helshoogte Pass is a little gem. Tokara Delicatessen offers a relaxed, child-friendly environment with toys, books, organic jungle gyms and a huge nest in a nearby tree. Sit on the deck and enjoy simple dishes with a healthy spin that are incredibly well priced. There's also a special kid's menu. Don't forget to book! See you there x