FFK3: How to use your freezer if batch cooking isn't your thing, with Kate Hall
In this interview with Kate Hall of The Full Freezer, we explore how to use your freezer to store individual ingredients rather than whole batch cooked meals to make family life easier. Kate was a batch cooker before she had her second child, but found herself buying food to cook for the freezer and then failing to find time and wasting food while also buying convenience foods to make up the difference.Kate's solution was to find ways to freeze ingredients that might be about to go to waste, as well as leftover bits and pieces, to provide building blocks for meals later down the line. Kate teaches her system "The Full Freezer Method" through books and online challenges and has now been interviewed many times in national media, although this was one of her earliest interviews back when I first prepared to launch the podcast. This interview goes over the principles of her method and is a great listen if you are often beating yourself up for letting good ingredients - and good intentions - go to waste. Learn how to hit a "pause button" on a half tin of tomatoes or a few spoons of pesto and stop feeling guilty about wasting food.
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FFK2: Foods in season in June
In this episode, Joanne discusses the benefits of eating seasonal foods, and then runs through a list of foods in season in the UK in the month of June. Joanne runs through a list of fruits and vegetables which are in season in the UK in June, and offers tips for getting children to try each of them. There is also a short list of tropical imports that are currently in season.This will be useful if you want to increase your intake of seasonal fruits and vegetables, and want some ideas for helping to build your child's familiarity with them, whether they eat the end result or not!
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FFK1: Trailer - Is this right for you?
This short trailer sets out who and what the Food For Kids podcast is for, and gives some examples of the kinds of things to expect from upcoming shows, so you can decide whether to listen or not.If you think it sounds interesting or at least worth dipping a toe (or a spoon!) into, then please subscribe so you will get the first few episodes. You should get a pretty good idea of what to expect within a couple of weeks so if it's not for you after that, then you can just unsubscribe again and I will totally understand - we have so much information piling into our brains that we have to be selective and protect our peace!If you would like to suggest questions or topics for future shows, things you would love an expert to answer for you about kids' food, then come find me on any of the links below and I will go and find the answers for an upcoming show!Thanks for listening to the trailer, hope to see you on the first episode and happy eating!Find out more about The Foodies at https://www.thefoodies.orgSend Joanne a message at:https://www.instagram.com/thefoodiesbooks/https://www.facebook.com/thefoodiesbooks/https://www.tiktok.com/@thefoodiesbooksMusic "Happy Days" by the fabulous Simon Falwar via Uppbeat.
The Food for Kids Podcast is the quick, practical solution for anyone who wants to make feeding kids easier and less stressful. If you’re at your wits' end trying to juggle kids’ food alongside everything else in your busy life, this is your podcast for practical, fun, and easy-to-digest info on raising healthy, happy, confident eaters.
With bitesize episodes of around 5-10 minutes twice a week, it’s perfect for the school run, your daily commute, or whenever you’re looking for practical tips and fresh ideas to make food for your kids just a little bit easier and more enjoyable.
Expect a variety of topics, including family-friendly recipes, tips for picky eaters and special diets, ideas for eating more seasonal fruits and vegetables, money saving tips, school food inspiration and much more!
Hosted by Joanne Roach, creator of The Foodies Books, which have sold more than 40,000 copies across U.K homes, schools and childcare settings. Joanne has been helping kids to grow, cook and eat vegetables and fruit for over 20 years and is passionate about making food affordable, practical, sustainable – and most of all – enjoyable for real working families and busy educators who don’t have the time, budget or energy to keep up with the latest trends.
Each week, we’ll feature a short interviews talking about one topic or answering one question. And there will be one short solo episode with tips and ideas for practical family food.
The interviews will be with dietitians, food industry experts as well as educators who are doing amazing things in schools and childcare settings. You’ll hear real-life examples of how families and schools are fostering positive relationships with food and making mealtime a fun and stress-free experience. We also keep you updated with food in the news, so you’ll always be in the know about the latest trends and findings related to kids’ nutrition.
Most importantly you'll get a short bite of something uplifting and advice you can actually use. You’re probably already bombarded with information that makes you feel guilty, overwhelmed and helpless in the face of a food environment that seems to be working against you. The idea of this podcast is to focus on practical, positive, relatable and realistic ideas that you can absorb in short bursts and then put into practice in your own time.
Subscribe to download the tiny bites of food inspiration, delete the ones which don’t apply to you, and see what nuggets you can add to your family or school table.
Happy eating!
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