With our growing obesity problem in New Zealand we have seen the introduction of a number of food guidelines being…
May 2013
Family Food Festival
Welcome to the Kiwi Families Food Festival! We are so excited to bring you some wonderful food-related information during April and May - it’s going to be fabulous!
One of the exciting things happening at Kiwi Families for our Food Festival is a competition to find New Zealand’s best family food recipes. What original creation have you whipped up in your kitchen that you’d like to see replicated in other homes? We have some great prizes up for grabs, so get perfecting your recipes and submit them here!
We have information on everything from the family garden, how to bring the family together for a meal and how to keep each member happy at the table, some new ‘foodie’ ideas to try as a family and some great recipes to get you started. It’s all here over the next couple of months.
Have fun! Eat well!
From Rochelle, Pip and the Kiwi Families Team
From the experts
Minimising mealtime mayhem
Many of us hark back to a distant memory. It may be of our family, it may be of someone…
When the meal table becomes a battleground
Supporting your child to develop a healthy relationship with their food From the first day our child is born, we…
Simply gluten free
Gluten is a protein and is found in foods made from wheat, barley and rye. It is what makes food such as pasta…
Delicious, beautiful cupcakes and shortbread
Cupcakes: what better way to get all the kids involved in not only creating a masterpiece using their imaginations but…
Adding fun and insight to kid’s mealtimes
As this month’s feature is a festival of food, I am going to offer you suggestions to add some fun…
Feeding the family
The occasional drought notwithstanding, New Zealand is a pretty good place for a backyard garden; for growing a few fruit…
Food behaviours to foster with children
One of our many important roles as a parent or caregiver is to help our children foster and develop good…
Simple birthday parties, lasting memories
Ever wonder what to do for your child’s birthday party? Do you feel pressured to keep up with the latest…
Kids and snacks
There are some alarming reports on childhood obesity and the long-term impact it’s going to have on our kids’ lifespan,…
Brunch and Supper ideas to bring the family together
I keep hearing how it’s difficult to get everyone from a family in one spot at mealtime. But we all…
Family meal times
The school term can be a frantic time for families, especially as children get older and they each get a…
Pondering on and creating family food memories
For as long as I can remember, “food” has been a huge part of our family. Childhood memories of porridge…
Fussy toddlers: How to create good eating habits in your child
Fussy eating in preschool age children is very common, and a source of great frustration to many parents and caregivers….
Healthy eating can save us money
We all know that eating healthy food and getting regular exercise helps us maintain good health, prolonged life expectancy, gives…
Food safety
Family food gatherings may be a time for giving, but there is one thing you don’t want to give your…
