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Easy frozen banana treats for kids

On rainy afternoons I often find myself a little stuck with how to entertain my kids without turning on the TV. One thing that always seems to work (when mommy has the patience) is cooking with them. But with two toddlers I need to keep the cooking simple and quick. These frozen chocolate bananas are [...]

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Grilled peaches with ricotta cheese

This delicious dessert is so easy to make that it’s best to prepare just before serving, and makes a much healthier alternative to other more traditional desserts. It’s ideal for a warm summer day, not only as the dessert is relatively light, but also as peaches are only available during summer. So hurry and make [...]

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Mango & coconut smoothie

We’re in the midst of mango season, so best make the most of them while they’re still available! Mangos are obviously a delicious fruit to eat just as they are, but I have also had delicious meals and salads that incorporated fresh mango. And one of my favourites is to use mangos in a smoothie. [...]

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Quick & easy blueberry dessert

During summer we always seem to have blueberries in our fridge. These slightly tart berries are a favourite with my toddler son, making them an easy grab and go snack. In fact, when grocery shopping with a grumpy, hungry toddler, I grab a punnet off the shelves and let him enjoy his berries while I [...]

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Diwali baking with Yudhika – Gulab jamun

Tomorrow is Diwali – I admit that I know very little about Diwali, beyond that it is often known as the Festival of lights and that it is one of the biggest festivals on the Hindu calendar. And that it involves food! But I have an expert in Yudhika Sujanani, our AMC Brand Ambassador, on hand [...]

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