by admin.maria | Apr 30, 2019 | Baby Wearing, Child Development, Family Meals, Family Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Parenting
I went on to BBC 5 Live Sunday Breakfast last week to give a parent’s perspective on the findings from the report completed by Dr Charlotte Hardman (University of Liverpool) and Dr. Prabeetha Patalay (University College of London). Links were found between anxiety,... 
by admin.maria | Jan 13, 2019 | Dining, Family Meals, Family Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Lifestyle
I remember the first time my son was given a chip by a member of the family. I almost cried. You know how it is when you’re a first time parent. You want what you think is best for your child. The establishment was McDonald’s. Over the years my relationship with... 
by admin.maria | Nov 20, 2018 | Callaloo Cooking, Family Meals, Family Nutrition
One of the well known and best loved dishes in Trinidad and Tobago is callaloo. It’s normally takes pride of place as part of a Sunday meal. Some families include crab others include salted pigs’ tails. Every family has their own way of doing it but... 
by admin.maria | Aug 8, 2018 | Family Meals, Family Nutrition, Lifestyle
Since having kids, every year Hubby and I book self-catered staycations. Flying to the country of his birth (Mauritius) or mine (Trinidad) is costly for us, at the moment. However, while on staycation, we always visit local food establishments. Last year, Salty... 
by Maria Tumolo | Feb 9, 2015 | Family Meals, Family Nutrition, Product Review, Product Review: Food
A few weeks ago, on 23rd January, it was National Pie Day. I totally missed the boat. I didn’t bake a pie of any sort. Shame! Shame! Right?! On the rare occasion when I bake a pie it’s usually a macaroni pie (Trini style) or Shepherd’s Pie. Last week there was... 
by Maria Tumolo | May 2, 2014 | Family Meals, Family Nutrition, Sainsbury's, Strawberries
Several weeks ago I was sent some strawberries by Sainsbury’s. These strawberries were like nothing I’ve ever tasted. Now, I come from a tropical country,as you now. My first taste of fresh ripe strawberries was the most delightful thrilling gustaoception... 