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Recipe time! Super simple Ricotta Gnocci from ‘Apples for Jam’...

Sun, 05 Aug 2012 16:27:20 +1000

Recipe time!

Super simple Ricotta Gnocci from ‘Apples for Jam’ by Tessa Kiros

Ingredients-

500g (1lb 2oz) good quality ricotta cheese
2tbs grated parmesan cheese
100g (3 1/2oz) plain (all purpose) flour
Pinch of salt
Butter & grated parmesan to serve.

Method- Bring large pot of salted water to the boil Mix ricotta, parmesan, flour and salt in a large bowl. With lightly floured hands, roll out the dough into thin sausages (about 1.5cm / 5/8in thick) Avoid adding extra flour- makes the Gnocci tough! Cut with a sharp knife into little dumplings about 2cm (3/4in) long

Drop Gnocci into boiling water and cook for about 45 seconds until the float to the top. As the bob up, lift them out with a slotted spoon and serve immediately!

Enjoy!

This dish is great for kids, especially with a yummy tomato veggie pasta sauce. I make these all the time for the children I look after. They are yummy on their own (cold or hot!) and make great finger food for younger children :)

Oh dear lord #seed (Taken with Instagram)

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Oh dear lord #seed (Taken with Instagram)

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Just a little more #seed loving. (Taken with Instagram)

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Little #seed love 💛 (Taken with Instagram)

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Frozen yoghurt drops. (Taken with Instagram)

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Frozen yoghurt drops. (Taken with Instagram)

Product Reviews

Sun, 15 Jul 2012 15:01:18 +1000

All product reviews are my personal opinions, I would NEVER review a product that I didn’t believe in.
I have not been sponsored or given incentive to write anything on this blog.

Gaia Skincare - Pure, Natural & Organic Beautiful, fresh...

Sun, 15 Jul 2012 14:18:09 +1000

Gaia Skincare - Pure, Natural & Organic

Beautiful, fresh smelling baby skincare that you want to steal for yourself? Gaia.

I come across so many baby skincare brands- most of which make MY skin red and itchy. If my adult skin has such a terrible reaction, imagine how a tiny baby’s skin is reacting.
I would dread giving the kids a bath and loathe changing nappies.

Everything changed when one of my families discovered Gaia. As always, I was cautious to try this new ‘miracle cure’. So many brands prior had claimed to be free and natural, but turned out to be chemical filled, foul smelling potions.
As soon as I smelt Gaia, I knew they weren’t lying. Their products smell and feel ‘real’, my hands felt soothed instantly and I knew I was in love. I couldn’t wait for the kids bath time. Once again, Gaia didn’t disappoint, the products made the little ones skin even softer (is that even possible!?) and there was no redness to be seen.

Side note: Gaia also have products for men and woman, so there’s no need to steal baby’s shampoo!

At $11.50 for a 250ml bottle of body wash/shampoo/bath wash Gaia isn’t the cheapest skincare brand on the market, but it’s by far the best.

(For more info, head over to http://www.gaiaskinnaturals.com/)

- NannyHannah

(PS. I am currently in the process of arranging some Gaia samples for a little giveaway, so please spread the word about NannyHannah & I’ll let you know how you can enter very soon!)

Ice-cream style babychino!

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:38:24 +1000

Ice-cream style babychino!

A quick, simple & yummy fruit flower. What you need: -Any...

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:19:13 +1000

A quick, simple & yummy fruit flower.

What you need:
-Any fruit that your munchkin enjoys (apple, banana, blueberries, grapes, strawberries/raspberries)
-Yoghurt

How to make it:
-Place a big blob of yoghurt in the centre of the plate
-Arrange the fruit around the yoghurt to create a flower pattern (think petals)

Enjoy!

Tips:
- You can use apple sauce or fruit purée instead of the yogurt
- Why not try a savory version? Try veggies and dip/ Greek yoghurt instead :)

A new song for you all :) (Sang to the tune of ‘I’m...

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 22:34:38 +1000

A new song for you all :)

(Sang to the tune of ‘I’m a little teapot’)

DINOSAUR EGGS! Only got eggs left in the panty? Kids begging...

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:38:32 +1000

DINOSAUR EGGS!

Only got eggs left in the panty? Kids begging you for something special for lunch? Why not give these a crack (pun totally intended)

What you need-
Fresh eggs
Saucepan
Water
Food colour
Multiple bowls

Method-
Bring water to the boil in the saucepan
Place eggs gently into the water & cook until hard boiled

While eggs are cooking place 3-4 drops of colour into your little bowls, top with water (enough to cover 1 egg)

Once eggs are cooked, immediately tap with a knife/spoon so that cracks appear in the shell (don’t crack too much, you want the shell to stay intact)
Place cracked eggs into the food colouring, allow to sit for 15-20 minutes
Run eggs under cold water to get rid of any excess dye.
Peels eggs & enjoy!

Tips-
For an exciting breaky, prepare eggs the night before and leave in the dye mix over night.

Experiment with multicoloured eggs, dip the top in red and the bottom in blue!

The more cracks you make, the more coloured the egg will be. Remember to leave some shell uncracked so you can see the pattern!

Welcome new followers!

Wed, 23 May 2012 18:45:59 +1000

I hope you enjoy my little blog!

If you have any suggestions or specific questions please send me an ask or email - nannyhannah@live.com

It would be so lovely if...

Tue, 22 May 2012 23:29:51 +1000

You all would please spread the word about my blog.

I’d love to share my knowledge & passion with as many people as possible :)

Once I get to a certain number of followers, I will be doing a small giveaway.

I honestly hope that this blog continues to grow and I manage to get some fabulous sponsors. That’s my big dream.

Gah! This has been a disjointed post, courtesy of my new job nerves.
Tomorrow is the big day!!

xx H

Carrot & Zucchini SliceThis is a delicious, easy recipe that...

Tue, 22 May 2012 17:33:00 +1000

Carrot & Zucchini Slice

This is a delicious, easy recipe that will get even the fussiest children to eat their veggies! I often add more veggies, but this is the basic recipe.
Short of time? Why not make a double batch & freeze individual portions?

Ingredients-
3 Large zucchini (grated)
2 carrots (grated)
1 tin of corn (drained)
1/2 cup of peas (frozen are fine!)
1/2 red onion (grated or blended, you don’t want chunky pieces)
1 - 1.5 cups self raising flour (depends on how wet your veggies are)
6 eggs (lightly beaten)
1 cup grated cheese (add more or less to taste)
2 tsps veggie stock powder (for a bit of added flavour)
Salt & Pepper to taste (you can omit this)

Method-
Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius
Add all the ingredients in a big bowl
Mix well (you want the flour to be mixed through!)
Tip into a well greased (I often line with baking paper) lamington/slice tray
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until firm & golden
Leave slice in tray to cool, it will fall apart if you try to cut it too quickly.

Serve hot or cold, with a nice tomato chutney or relish.

ENJOY!

What do YOU want?

Mon, 21 May 2012 11:53:08 +1000

I am in the process of adding some posts to my queue and was wondering, what do you guys want to read more about on my blog?

Recipes? (Sweet/Savoury/Snacks/for bubbas/for toddlers/for kids/for adults?!?!?!)
Craft?
Product reviews?
Activities?

Let me know, send me an ask or an email- nannyhannah@live.com

Alright.

Wed, 16 May 2012 19:40:27 +1000

Enough reblogging & moving posts for now.

Thanks for putting up with me!!

Watermelon & Grape Homemade Icypoles!Ingredients-Big chunk...

Wed, 16 May 2012 19:24:11 +1000

Watermelon & Grape Homemade Icypoles!

Ingredients-
Big chunk of watermelon
Any other fruit you want to add (grapes, strawberries, blueberries, peach etc)

Method-
Roughly chop up the watermelon
Place in a bowl & use a fork/masher to smash it
Mash until it’s really watery
Slice up your other fruit (making sure that it’s not too thick)
Mix the fruit together
Place in a icypole mould or icecube tray
Pop into the freezer until they’re frozen

ENJOY!

Simple Veggie Risotto(Super kid-friendly version) I make this...

Wed, 16 May 2012 19:18:00 +1000

Simple Veggie Risotto
(Super kid-friendly version)

I make this without a recipe, so all the measurements are guesstimates- sorry!

Ingredients:
2tbs Olive Oil
2-3cups Aborio Rice
1-1.5lt Veggie Stock
1/3 medium Pumpkin (diced small)
3 sticks Celery (diced small)
1 cup Peas (frozen are fine)
1/2 cup Parmesan / Tasty Cheese (for the top)

Method:
Heat veggie stock in a saucepan & leave to simmer

In a separate pan/pot heat oil
Add the celery and cook for a few minutes without letting it brown
Add the rice & stir, allowing rice to get covered with oil & turn transparent
Add the pumpkin & cook for 3-4 minutes (remember to stir as it will stick very quickly)
Add the peas
Add a ladle full of stock & allow the rice to soak it up. If the liquid disappears really fast, turn your heat down (you want it to absorb not evaporate)
Keep adding ladles of stock until the rice is tender & the veggies are cooked

Sprinkle with cheese & enjoy!!!

Tips:
-Use any veggies you have handy. This is a very basic version, so have fun with different concoctions.
-When I’m cooking this for adults I tend to use onion instead of the celery & I also add garlic
-You can add diced chicken for a ‘meat eater’ version
-You may need more stock/liquid, it all depends on your veggies & the pot you’re using