Written on the 26th of January 2010 by Duncan Fuller
We are delighted to introduce Duncan & Michelle Fuller from Fuller Tummy who we welcome as guest writers for Savvy Mama. They will help to keep you "in the know" with tips on cooking and making life in the kitchen easier and less expensive.. Fuller Tummy offer mobile cooking classes that come to you! So you can learn from a pro in the comfort of your own home. Get a group of Mums together (or the husbands!), get the kids involved and get on the road to eating healthier and saving money on your food bill.
With the 2010 school year upon us there are a million and one thing’s that parents need to do to get organized and get their kids to off school. Dinner’s and simple snacks seem to be the most daunting to most busy parents.
Our mobile cooking courses teach you much more than just how to cook some food, we spend a lot of time teaching you how to live a healthier, more organized lifestyle. Organization is the key to success and once you learn these simple steps, you will wonder why you didn’t do it sooner.
Here some ideas for dinners & snacks:
Set yourself up with a Menu Plan for the entire week, including snacks. It is important to note the days where your children have after school activities. On these days, plan for quick meals such as Grilled Fish and Salad, Hamburgers or Braised Meatballs and Spaghetti just to name a few.
Try to include your children in the menu planning, shopping, preparation and cooking as much as you can. If children feel that they are playing an important part of the weekly meals, then they are more than likely to value food more and be more interested in eating it. Really, they are learning some essential life skills which will benefit their futures.
Experiment with having themed dinner nights. Children love themed dinners and they can even dress up for them to make it more exciting. For example, Friday night can be Mexican night or Tuesday can be home made pizza night! Make the pizza bases and prepare all of the toppings and let everyone build their own pizzas! This will give them a sense of inspiration and confidence and better yet, they get to eat their final product.
Bake a large batch muffins and wrap them individually, date them and freeze. These are perfect for school lunches. Just place the muffin straight from the freezer into your child’s lunch box and it will be at the perfect temperature for a late morning or afternoon snack and it will help in keeping the lunch box contents cold.
Try making a frittata, cooking them in individual muffin tins. These are the perfect size for an after school snack or lunch box snack. Mix the ingredients up and use veggies that are bright and colorful. Why not top off some of the frittatas with a little grated cheese.
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Set yourself up with a Menu Plan for the entire week, including snacks. It is important to note the days where your children have after school activities. On these days, plan for quick meals such as Grilled Fish and Salad, Hamburgers or Braised Meatballs and Spaghetti just to name a few.
Experiment with having themed dinner nights. Children love themed dinners and they can even dress up for them to make it more exciting. For example, Friday night can be Mexican night or Tuesday can be home made pizza night! Make the pizza bases and prepare all of the toppings and let everyone build their own pizzas! This will give them a sense of inspiration and confidence and better yet, they get to eat their final product.
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