Curry doesn’t have to be off limits for Littlies. Our mango and lentil chicken curry is a hit with the children and a brilliant way to introduce new flavours to little palates. https://t.co/HzDD1Rmoj8 #VeggiesForLittlies#KidsNutrition#Nurseries#EdinburghNurseryFood
The Frittata is sometimes called the Italian version of an omelette. There are endless possibilities for fillings and these are crammed full of vegetable goodness. We love creating new, accessible ways to encourage little ones to try new foods. #VeggiesForLittlies#Nurseries
Sweet potato, pea & sweetcorn pancakes, all free of refined sugar. The familiarity of the humble scotch pancake with the added boost of nutrient-packed vegetables! Served with cold sliced sausage, homemade tomato ketchup, grapes & apple flapjack for cold afternoon tea. 🍇🍏🍠
This is a crazy statistic, but only 1.2% of the food & drink advertising on TV is for veg. But now @VegPowerUK and @ITV have announced a ground-breaking advertising campaign which will be funded by a unique alliance of the UK's major retailers. Brilliant news! #veggiesforlittlies
"Hulk spinach muffins at afternoon snack today have been a great success across the nursery. Look out for your littles special Hulk sticker today (if they’ve not picked them off to play with)." We're glad our super green snacks went down a storm!
#EdinburghNurseryFood#Nutrition
@ClaireWinterUK Hi Claire, we provide healthy lunches & dinners for nursery school children in Edinburgh, and we make the food really interesting (such a green "hulk" spinach muffins!) to engage the children. They're so much more adventurous when trying new dishes together. We'd love to help!
Don't forget, we're giving away 2 copies of the brilliant #VegPower book, packed full of child-friendly recipes from top chefs. To enter, head over to Facebook (@LitttleLunchesLtd) where you'll find our competition post pinned to the top of our page 💫. #VeggiesForLittlies
One of our nursery mums has revealed that her little boy will now eat green food, because it's "Hulk Fuel", thanks to our spinach "Hulk" muffins. This article by @TamingTwins therefore struck a chord with us, about a green hidden veg "Hulk" pasta sauce. https://t.co/lVjgaa2w1W
A study into picky toddlers shows that even the pickiest of eaters were consistently above the 50th centiles of UK reference growth charts. Indicating, the reports says, "that there is no great need for concern" https://t.co/vxsMIMnHT9 #EdinburghNurseryFood#VeggiesForLittlies
We love making Edinburgh nursery children's lunches and dinners. For when you're making your own, this is a great article from @staffordstdenta with tips to make your child's lunchbox healthy for teeth. https://t.co/jD9TrZMhvl #VeggiesForLittlies#EdinburghNurseryFood#KidsFood
This is a really interesting article about 4 parental 'feeding styles'. It advocates the whole family eating the same meal. Feedback suggests that it's the communal eating style of our service that's played a big role in getting little ones to try new food https://t.co/WIFw6HoVCk
Psst... entered our competition yet? Head over to our FB page @LittleLunchesLtd to win a copy of this #VegPower book. Delicious, healthy recipes for kids. This is our entry to the book, amongst loads of top UK chefs. So exciting! #VeggiesForLittlies#EdinburghParents
Have you tried pea pasta? I honestly can't taste the difference from standard pasta. Check out this pea pasta dish with homemade Napolitana sauce on the blog: https://t.co/QmF5dAhdFH #vegan
"Don't go straight into takeaway joints in every city because that's all you'll end up eating." It can be really difficult getting little ones to try new food when you're travelling. This article is packed full of tips to make life easier. https://t.co/pyOQ7EEePE #KidsFood
We are giving away 2 copies of the truly epic book of Veg Power by the UK's finest chefs, packed full of kid-friendly recipes. To win a copy for you & a friend head over to our Facebook page (@LittleLunchesLtd) and you'll find our pinned comp post. #VeggiesForLittlies
We are in love with these stunning charts by @lizcookcharts. Look how beautiful the illustrations are. Pop it on the wall and it’s a lovely reminder of the produce we can source locally. (Plus it’s laminated, so perfect for little hands!) #VeggiesForLittlies#EdinburghNurseryFood
Autumn! Such a beautiful season. It's challenging for children to get to grips with seasonal food, with our modern farming & supermarkets. This is a great article by @TheParentaGroup that discusses the benefits of educating children about seasonal food. https://t.co/U9uw9LGPLy