Audrey turns 5!

It’s easy to lose track when it comes to organising birthday parties for children – from the entertaining factor, the cake and party favours. Back in the 80’s when I…

Celebrating Chinese New Year

This year, as with previous years, I had the opportunity to speak to Audrey’s little nursery and school friends about Chinese New Year. When it comes to traditional festivals, it…

Fussy eaters, or not?

Since becoming a parent, food has never been so important in our household. No longer are we just feeding ourselves, but the way we interact with food, from cooking to…

Working with food surplus

Before the holidays, I was invited to a networking event at the City Harvest HQ in Acton, London. I had met one of their founders, Laura, virtually on Twitter earlier,…

Audrey turns 4!

Last Sunday, we had Audrey’s fourth birthday at the Hounslow Urban Farm. This is the first time we had a children focussed birthday celebration for her, and were certainly excited…

Seaweed, beans and pork mince

“I smell rice!” was the first thing Audrey said as she stepped into our home after nursery today. Indeed, I had just put some fragrant jasmine rice into the microwave…