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If you’re anything like me, I really hate to see good food go to waste. I had a pineapple sitting in my fruit basket that was on the verge of spoiling and was going to chop it up and put it in the freezer. That was, until I came across this recipe for Pineapple and Coconut Loaf (think baked Piña Colada). It made for a nice to change to our standard afternoon snacks. It’s also great to be able to introduce baked treats to Isla knowing that they aren’t loaded with refined sugar, preservatives, additives and the like. Samantha x Recipe can be found in the snacks section of the BLW app (links in featured stories and bio).

If you’re anything like me, I really hate to see good food go to waste. I had a pineapple sitti...
December 9, 2018
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Today I'm sharing a quick video of my Salmon and Sweet Potato Fishcakes; they are super healthy and very tasty! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You will find this recipe in the Dinners section of my BLW app; please see my featured stories for app links.

Today I'm sharing a quick video of my Salmon and Sweet Potato Fishcakes; they are super healthy a...
December 9, 2018
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I love this little chick so much, despite testing my patience and making me feel like I'm losing my marbles on a few occasions - sometimes she makes a lot more sense than me! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Halloween is old news, but our moulds came in handy when we turned my Banana Loaf into muffins and had some leftover mix. We simply adjusted the baking time to 25 minutes :) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You will find the original recipe in the Breakfast section of the BLW app, app links can be found in my featured stories.

I love this little chick so much, despite testing my patience and making me feel like I'm losing ...
December 8, 2018
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Fancy a little weekend baking? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Dice one apple and grab a couple of handfuls of raspberries (or any berry). Place them into a bowl and sprinkle with 2 tbsp of coconut sugar. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Take a sheet of puff pastry and use a large mug or small saucer to cut the pastry into circles. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Spoon 1 heaped tablespoons of the mix into the middle of each pastry circle, fold over, crimp the edges with a fork and brush with egg. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Bake on a lined baking tray at 200 C for 20-25 minutes. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Enjoy!

Fancy a little weekend baking? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Dice one apple and grab a couple of ha...
December 8, 2018
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I should say how much I wish it wasn’t wet, grey & miserable outside but actually I’m loving this excuse to hibernate and play silly games with Belle in-between snuggles on the sofa ❤️ Anyone else’s body craving major rest right now? 😴😴 Pic from last Friday at Leeds Castle.

I should say how much I wish it wasn’t wet, grey & miserable outside but actually I’m lov...
December 7, 2018
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Who remembers fried bread? Wasn't it amazing! Inspired by my childhood, I'm sharing a straightforward fried breakfast roll idea with a spiced Christmas twist. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I've simply sliced a bread roll in half, melted a knob of unsalted butter with 1/2 teaspoon of allspice and fried the roll for several minutes on each side until slightly crispy. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It's delicious and perfect if you're in a real hurry, serve with raisins and yoghurt. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ My goal is to make you feel like a whizz in the kitchen, without having to spend hours in there ;-)

Who remembers fried bread? Wasn't it amazing! Inspired by my childhood, I'm sharing a straightfor...
December 7, 2018
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If your ready to make some delicious festive treats for your little one/s then the Baby-Led Weaning app has 26 delicious Christmas recipes in the Special Occasions Treat section from Christmas Pud-fins to Fruity Stuffing Parcels - they are all delicious!🎄 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you make any, please share them with me on here or on the support group - I would love to see them! ♥️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Please see my featured stories for BLW app links.

If your ready to make some delicious festive treats for your little one/s then the Baby-Led Weani...
December 6, 2018
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These super tasty Sweet Potato and Banana Bites were a huge hit at lunch time. I served Isla’s in bite sized pieces with a side of grilled courgette and a couple of sticks of honeydew melon. Frankie loved them so much she went back for seconds! Don’t you love recipes that have hidden veg in them? Samantha x Recipe can be found in the lunch section of the BLW app (links in featured stories and bio).

These super tasty Sweet Potato and Banana Bites were a huge hit at lunch time. I served Isla’s ...
December 6, 2018
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What could be better than Scotch Pancakes sprinkled with a little Disney magic? Perhaps Scotch Pancakes served with delicious maple yoghurt and fresh strawberries ;-) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You will find this recipe in the Breakfast section of my BLW app, links in my featured stories & bio.

What could be better than Scotch Pancakes sprinkled with a little Disney magic? Perhaps Scotch Pa...
December 6, 2018
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Potato chips in the microwave - mind blown!! Who would like the recipe?

Potato chips in the microwave - mind blown!! Who would like the recipe?
December 5, 2018
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Mum and dad friends - what do you buy them for Christmas?! Scratch your head no longer, a few weeks ago I discovered you could gift apps for Apple users - yes it took me almost three years to realise this, shameful! You can even schedule them to be delivered at a later date, Christmas Day for example ;-) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Get your friend excited with a Christmas card signed like this example ‘Merry Christmas! Your gift will be delivered by email on Christmas Day - I hope you and Annabelle like it. Lots of Love - Natalie x’ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I hope you like this idea, please do let me know if you will be gifting any apps this Christmas 🎅🏽🎄 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Natalie x

Mum and dad friends - what do you buy them for Christmas?! Scratch your head no longer, a few wee...
December 5, 2018
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Today I'm sharing with you a delicious Gingerbread Man recipe, which I've entitled 'Annabelle’s Gingerbread Hero’s', Annabelle and I have been unwell on and off for weeks but these have kept us going! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Ingredients ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 350g plain white flour (plus extra for dusting work surface) 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoons ground ginger Pinch of ground nutmeg Pinch of ground allspice 120g unsalted butter, cut into small 1cm cubes 100g coconut sugar 1 egg, whisked 4 tablespoons maple syrup ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Method ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Preheat the oven to 190°C and grease or line a baking tray with baking paper ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sift the flour, baking powder and spices into a large bowl ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Add the butter and rub it into the flour until you create a breadcrumb consistency ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Stir through the coconut sugar, then add the egg and maple syrup and stir to create a dough ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Flour your work surface, then roll the dough out to a 5mm thickness, use a gingerbread cookie cutter to cut out your Gingerbread Hero’s and place them onto your lined baking tray ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Place the Hero’s into the oven to bake for 15-20 minutes ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Today I'm sharing with you a delicious Gingerbread Man recipe, which I've entitled 'Annabelle’s...
December 5, 2018
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Hubby is out of town for work for a couple of days, so I need to be extra prepared for my evenings! I made these Pork, Apple and Cabbage Balls while the girls had their afternoon nap (does anyone else fear the day their toddler stops napping?). Then, just kept them on a baking tray in the fridge until I was ready to pop them in the oven. I only had purple cabbage in the house, hence the lovely colour! I served them with some steamed carrot and broccoli and hand cut baked potato chips. Naturally, my toddler went straight for the carbs, but I’m happy to report that my 8 month old was all about the protein! Samantha x See featured stories for BLW app links.

Hubby is out of town for work for a couple of days, so I need to be extra prepared for my evening...
December 4, 2018
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To celebrate reaching 50k followers and because it’s Christmas, I am giving you the chance to get your hands on these amazing prizes:⁣⁣ ⁣ 1. £100 to spend on anything you like! ⁣⁣ 2. My book Baby-Led Weaning Made Easy⁣⁣ 3. My best-selling app, Baby Led Weaning Recipes (or any app in my collection if you already own it).⁣⁣ 4. A Doddl cutlery set⁣⁣ 5. A newly launched long-length coverall bib from Tidy Tot.⁣⁣ ⁣ To Enter:⁣⁣ ⁣ 1. Like this post ⁣⁣ 2. Follow me @the_baby_led_life 3. Follow @tidy_tot 4. Follow @doddlkids 5. Tag a friend in the comments box below. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ The competition closes at midnight on Monday 17th December 2018 and winner will be announced by Friday 21st December 2018. ⁣⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⁣ This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram. By entering, entrants confirm they are 16+ years of age, release Instagram of responsibility, and agree to Instagram's term of use. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ T&C apply. ⁣⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⁣ The very best of luck! Natalie x ⁣⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⁣ #babyledweaning #competition #babyledweaningapp #easyfamilymeals #familyfood #healthyfamilyfood #kidscooking #instamum #giveaway⁣⁣

To celebrate reaching 50k followers and because it’s Christmas, I am giving you the chance to g...
December 4, 2018
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Today I'm sharing some Fussy Eating insight from respected author Claire Potter, her incredible book Getting the Little Blighters to Eat is a must read full of easy, actionable advice for fussy eaters - see her website: http://stopfussyeating.uk/ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Claire has very kindly created a series of 10 tips just for us, which I will be sharing every week with you. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Claire's book is available on Amazon. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ For more posts like this, please follow my dedicated Fussy Eating account @my_fussy_toddler

Today I'm sharing some Fussy Eating insight from respected author Claire Potter, her incredible b...
December 4, 2018
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