Food For Kids

The Foodies

The Food for Kids Podcast is the quick, practical solution for anyone who wants to make feeding kids easier and less stressful. If you’re at your wits' end trying to juggle kids’ food alongside everything else in your busy life, this is your podcast for practical, fun, and easy-to-digest info on raising healthy, happy, confident eaters. With bitesize episodes of around 5-10 minutes twice a week, it’s perfect for the school run, your daily commute, or whenever you’re looking for practical tips and fresh ideas to make food for your kids just a little bit easier and more enjoyable. Expect a variety of topics, including family-friendly recipes, tips for picky eaters and special diets, ideas for eating more seasonal fruits and vegetables, money saving tips, school food inspiration and much more! Hosted by Joanne Roach, creator of The Foodies Books, which have sold more than 40,000 copies across U.K homes, schools and childcare settings. Joanne has been helping kids to grow, cook and eat vegetables and fruit for over 20 years and is passionate about making food affordable, practical, sustainable – and most of all – enjoyable for real working families and busy educators who don’t have the time, budget or energy to keep up with the latest trends. Each week, we’ll feature a short interviews talking about one topic or answering one question. And there will be one short solo episode with tips and ideas for practical family food. The interviews will be with dietitians, food industry experts as well as educators who are doing amazing things in schools and childcare settings. You’ll hear real-life examples of how families and schools are fostering positive relationships with food and making mealtime a fun and stress-free experience. We also keep you updated with food in the news, so you’ll always be in the know about the latest trends and findings related to kids’ nutrition. Most importantly you'll get a short bite of something uplifting and advice you can actually use. You’re probably already bombarded with information that makes you feel guilty, overwhelmed and helpless in the face of a food environment that seems to be working against you. The idea of this podcast is to focus on practical, positive, relatable and realistic ideas that you can absorb in short bursts and then put into practice in your own time. Subscribe to download the tiny bites of food inspiration, delete the ones which don’t apply to you, and see what nuggets you can add to your family or school table. Happy eating!

  1. 4d ago

    How to handle halloween sweets and have Halloween food fun

    This episode is going out in the week before Halloween and Joanne interviews Emma Martyn from Little Gannets about how to use children’s enthusiasm about Halloween to explore food. Emma talks about why we restricting children’s eating of their Halloween sweets in an overt way gives them negative messages about food, and that we should think of Halloween as just one part of the year and think of the whole celebration and everything it can add to a childhood. She gives some tips to make trick or treating a bit less sweet indulgent but talks about how children need to learn to listen to their own bodies. Emma also runs through some great ideas for other ways to use food at Halloween to engage children and play and have fun with food. Emma is a certified nutrition coach who works with schools and daycare settings on their menus and nutrition education, as well as running weaning workshops for families. Because Emma also offers party food catering for children, I thought she'd be the perfect person to ask about celebration food and how handle those times where eveone including children are prone to overindulging a bit. Links in this episode: Emma's website: https://www.littlegannets.co.uk/ Emma's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlegannetsuk/ Emma's reel of Halloween food messy play: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQD5WwsiO1V Emma's spooky toast recipes: https://www.littlegannets.co.uk/recipes/halloween-toasts October episode with some Halloween snack ideas: www.thefoodies.org/ffk40/ Episode about using up pumpkin flesh: www.thefoodies.org/ffk43 Music "Happy Days" by Simon Folwar via Uppbeat

  2. Oct 22

    How to store pumpkins and winter squash and use up leftover pumpkin

    This episode is part of a monthly series where Joanne runs through some ideas to reduce food waste and save money by storing foods well and using them up effectively. This episode is about pumpkins and winter squash so there some ideas about how to store pumpkins and squash to make them last longer, and stop them going off. This includes how to store them in the kitchen, how to freeze them and how to dry them. There is also some information about making use of the seeds in squashes too. And then there are a few good ideas on how to use up leftover pumpkin flesh from Halloween and butternut squash left from a recipe or coming out of the garden. The episode includes our monthly Q&A with Kate Hall from The Full Freezer on how to freeze pumpkins and squash and different ways to use them. Links in this episode: Kate's video on freezing pumpkin: https://www.instagram.com/canifreezeit/reel/CGrWyvkn1Lt/ Kate's video on freezing pumpkin seeds: https://www.instagram.com/canifreezeit/reel/Cj_MA56olx9/ Kate's video on freezing butternut squash: https://www.instagram.com/canifreezeit/reel/CLwAKKxHIK7/ Carrot and squash soup: https://www.easypeasyfoodie.com/carrot-and-butternut-squash-soup/#recipe Thai red curry with pumpkin or squash: https://rainbowplantlife.com/thai-butternut-squash-chickpea-curry/ Thai curry soup with pumpkin or squash: https://cookieandkate.com/thai-curried-butternut-squash-soup/ Episode about adding extra veg to food with suggestions for grated and pureed squash: https://www.thefoodies.org/fruit-and-veg-ideas-for-kids/ Pumpkin cake: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/halloween-pumpkin-cake Pumpkin cookies: https://www.evesleep.co.uk/blogs/the-well-slept-club/pumpkin-recipes-uk Pumpkin cheesecake: https://www.amummytoo.co.uk/no-bake-pumpkin-cheesecake-recipe Music "Happy Days" by Simon Folwar via Uppbeat

  3. Oct 12

    Five October seasonal meals, easy and family friendly

    In this episode of the Food for Kids podcast, Joanne shares simple, family-friendly meal ideas using seasonal produce available in October including a couple of Halloween themed kids’ favourites. The focus is on easy-to-make recipes that require minimal prep time, making them perfect for busy families. Joanne discusses three main meals, a dessert, and a quick snack, all utilizing fresh ingredients that are in season. She gives suggestions on adapting recipes to suit children's tastes and some swap ideas too. Links to the recipes: Main 1 – Spooky pizzas – Ghost: https://aprettylifeinthesuburbs.com/boo-licious/ (made with dough but you can cut a large oval pita or a naan. Main 1 – Spooky pizzas – Pumpkin: https://wholefully.com/mini-halloween-pizza/ a good example of a pumpkin face made with pepperoni. Main 2 – one pot butternut mac and cheese - https://happykidskitchen.com/one-pot-butternut-squash-mac-and-cheese Main 3 – beef and broccoli stir fry https://www.simplyrecipes.com/ground-beef-and-broccoli-stir-fry-recipe-8601830 Dessert – pumpkin muffins - https://www.riverford.co.uk/recipes/pumpkin-muffins Bonus recipe – pumpkin seeds - https://www.thefoodies.org/what-to-do-with-pumpkin-seeds/ Snack – apple teeth jam and almonds https://ohsheglows.com/3-ingredient-halloween-apple-bites/ Snack – apple teeth nut butter and marshmallows - https://lazyhomecook.com/monster-mouth-apple-treat-halloween/ Snack - bonus apple worms - https://www.eatsamazing.co.uk/family-friendly-recipes/snack-ideas-recipes/wormy-apples-fun-snack-for-kids Music "Happy Days" by Simon Folwar via Uppbeat

  4. Oct 5

    How to teach kids to cook even when you're anxious about it, with Florence Rebattet

    Today’s episode is a fun one, Joanne talks to Florence Rebattet from En Cuisine Cooking School about how to teach kids to cook if you’re not very confident yourself. Flo has been running her cooking school in London for over ten years, and teached teaches children from aged 3 right through to 18 how to cook from scratch with classes, holiday cooking camps and courses. We have both worked with a lot of parents who are very anxious about getting their kids in to the kitchen and Flo has lots of practical and small ideas if you want to start cooking with your child but don’t know where to start. Flo is the founder of En Cuisine Cooking School, established in 2014 in London. Her school teaches children aged 3 to 18 how to cook from scratch, encouraging creativity and healthy eating habits. After the birth of her son, Flo left her career as a human resources manager to follow her passion for food, retraining as a chef. Inspired by the challenges many parents face when cooking with their children, she created En Cuisine to provide a supportive, hands-on environment. Her mission is to inspire the next generation to embrace fresh ingredients, confidence in the kitchen, and a lifelong love of cooking. Links in this episode: Flo's school website: https://www.encuisinecookingschool.com Flo's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/encuisinecookingschool Music "Happy Days" by Simon Folwar via Uppbeat

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The Food for Kids Podcast is the quick, practical solution for anyone who wants to make feeding kids easier and less stressful. If you’re at your wits' end trying to juggle kids’ food alongside everything else in your busy life, this is your podcast for practical, fun, and easy-to-digest info on raising healthy, happy, confident eaters. With bitesize episodes of around 5-10 minutes twice a week, it’s perfect for the school run, your daily commute, or whenever you’re looking for practical tips and fresh ideas to make food for your kids just a little bit easier and more enjoyable. Expect a variety of topics, including family-friendly recipes, tips for picky eaters and special diets, ideas for eating more seasonal fruits and vegetables, money saving tips, school food inspiration and much more! Hosted by Joanne Roach, creator of The Foodies Books, which have sold more than 40,000 copies across U.K homes, schools and childcare settings. Joanne has been helping kids to grow, cook and eat vegetables and fruit for over 20 years and is passionate about making food affordable, practical, sustainable – and most of all – enjoyable for real working families and busy educators who don’t have the time, budget or energy to keep up with the latest trends. Each week, we’ll feature a short interviews talking about one topic or answering one question. And there will be one short solo episode with tips and ideas for practical family food. The interviews will be with dietitians, food industry experts as well as educators who are doing amazing things in schools and childcare settings. You’ll hear real-life examples of how families and schools are fostering positive relationships with food and making mealtime a fun and stress-free experience. We also keep you updated with food in the news, so you’ll always be in the know about the latest trends and findings related to kids’ nutrition. Most importantly you'll get a short bite of something uplifting and advice you can actually use. You’re probably already bombarded with information that makes you feel guilty, overwhelmed and helpless in the face of a food environment that seems to be working against you. The idea of this podcast is to focus on practical, positive, relatable and realistic ideas that you can absorb in short bursts and then put into practice in your own time. Subscribe to download the tiny bites of food inspiration, delete the ones which don’t apply to you, and see what nuggets you can add to your family or school table. Happy eating!