Himani Jog

Packing school lunches so they go the distance

• Feb 22, 2024
• Himani Jog

The start of the new school year often falls during the hottest months of Summer, which makes it a good time to talk about food safety. As most schools can’t provide fridges for students to store their food in, it is important to pack lunches in a way that keeps food safe throughout the day. Food that hasn’t been prepared or stored correctly can cause food poisoning. This is because when food is not handled properly the harmful bacteria in it can multiply, causing symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.

Cooking with the kids: Christmas activities

• Nov 28, 2023
• Himani Jog

The end of the school year is when we start thinking about what to pack for the class party or how to keep kids busy during the school holidays. We’ve put together a few fun and fresh ideas for you to create and crunch! Remember that cooking with kids requires patience and letting go of perfection!

Spotlight on citrus fruit

• Jun 19, 2023
• Himani Jog

As Winter approaches and the weather starts to change, so to do the fruits on offer. This season, we are most excited about the arrival of juicy, sweet and tangy citrus fruits.

Top tips to help stop food waste in your home.

• May 10, 2023
• Himani Jog

Food waste includes food meant for eating that never reaches us, like fruit and vegetables that don’t make it to the supermarket shelves, bread that the bakery doesn’t sell, or food that gets thrown away by cafes and restaurants.

Why we drink water

• Mar 20, 2023
• Himani Jog

Staying hydrated is essential for our health and wellbeing as our bodies rely on water to function properly. Water helps us digest food and absorb nutrients that are essential for growth. It also helps us regulate our body temperature and eliminate waste products.