Ideas to try with fussy eaters
Give children food when they are hungry, but not for comfort, reward or to keep them busy. Children can drink as much water as they want during the day. Choose reduced fat milk for children over 2 years old. 600mls of milk a day is enough for ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Bottlebrush
Bottlebrushes (Callistemon spp.) are among the hardiest of Australian native plants. They are long lived, require minimal maintenance and are almost impossible to kill. The flowers attract native birds, especially honey eaters, and reward the ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Eating tips for children (4) - preschoolers
Children at preschool age can be fussy or picky eaters. Offer regular meals and snacks but let a child follow their appetite. Don't use food or treats as a reward and keep treats, sweets and lollies for special occasions. Healthy foods for lunch ... [... more]
Better Health |
Eating tips for children (5) - primary school
Children at primary school age are ready to learn about healthy food and activity. Breakfast is important when a child goes to school. Some children are fussy or picky eaters but snacking or grazing can be a good way to eat. School lunches and ... [... more]
Better Health |
Michael Crichton from HarperCollins Publishers
Michael Crichton, writer and filmmaker, is best known as the author of Jurassic Park and the creator of ER, Crichton is also the author of The Great Train Robbery, The Andromeda Strain, Next, Eaters of the Dead, State of Fear, The Terminal Man, ... [... more]
Harper Collins |
Denis Boyles
DENIS BOYLES is the author of African Lives, Man Eaters Motel and A Man's Life, among others. White Lies, Tropical Truth, Darkest Gossip, and Rumblings of Rumor from Chinese Gordon to Beryl Markham, and Beyond Since the days of "Bleeding Kansas,& [... more]
Random House |
Minute Steak Nicoise Style
This would have to be one of the simplest, tastiest meals I could offer to all those meat eaters out there, and for the vegetarians there's no reason why you couldn't substitute the meat with an assortment of grilled vegetables, for example ... [... more]
Australian Womens Weekly |
Vegan Chinese Fry Recipes
I thought I'd share one of my favorite recipes that all my friends love (including meat eaters). Don't be intimidated 'cause it is WONDERFUL! Savory and satisfying. I make large batches and heat the buns up in the microwave with a moist paper ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
Vegetable Pot Pie 2
This is a staple in my house (given that I can keep visiting friends out of it long enough). Matter of fact, my mother will be in town tonight and this is what she is getting. It takes a little time but even the most die hard of meat eaters (my ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
Tuscan Chickpea Soup
Here's my fave and it's easy and FAST!!! Meat eaters and veggies alike adore this recipe! Remember the more Rosemary you put in the saltier it will taste - so take it gently... Make vegetable stock and put rosemary and tomato puree in jug with ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
Scientist Calls For Tighter Safety Standards For Pesticides
Tighter safety standards on combining pesticides are needed to ensure they don't produce a toxic chemical cocktail for fruit and vegetable eaters, a visiting British scientist says. WELLINGTON 12/05/2005 - Tighter safety standards on combining ... [... more]
HortNET New Zealand |
Keeping Ducks
Many people dream one day of having some ducks in the backyard and there are quite a few different breeds you can pick from. Ducks are bred for all sorts of purposes; as snail eaters, egg layers, for meat or simply as a hobby so it's just a ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
