Tag Archives: party_food

My three favourite uses for a dehydrator

Posted on May 23, 2014 by informedmama

A dehydrator is one of those kitchen appliances that some people use once or twice after purchasing, and then it sits tucked away in a cupboard forevermore.  Not in my house!  My dehydrator has proven itself indispensable in the preparation … Continue reading →

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More healthy party food (AKA a party without packets)

Posted on March 11, 2013 by informedmama

Last year I shared some pics from Boy Wonder’s 2nd birthday party with healthier food options. Remember the watermelon shark? When Sunshine Girl turned one last September we had a little party in a park for her, and my goal … Continue reading →

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Anyone for some bugs?

Posted on May 17, 2012 by informedmama

As someone who avoids artificial food colours and dyes, imagine my delight at seeing this at a local supermarket last month: The same brand sells regular food colourings and it was sitting on the shelf right next to these. Always … Continue reading →

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Party time!

Posted on April 13, 2012 by informedmama

When Boy Wonder turned two I put on a morning tea for him and invited family over. He has enough cousins, Aunties and Uncles that we didn’t invite friends, there wouldn’t have been room! Most birthday celebrations for children involve … Continue reading →

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