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My gorgeous sister-in-law and our little niece came for dinner this evening. Miss S, age 6, loves to be busy, so we decided that she would be sous chef. First up for preparation was sweet potato. As I peeled and chopped, I explained to Miss S that pricking with a fork helps hot air seep […]
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Hello, and hooray for the weekend! I hope there is some rest and relaxation planned. I, for one, need it! Which started me thinking about time constraints and growing your own food. To say our lives are hectic is an understatement. With work, school, family, meal planning and life’s general admin, how on earth
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I went to visit a friend for lunch today. She is a wonderful cook, and I usually bring flowers to thank her for the delicious meal. But today, I thought I would do something different – I brought her a pot of herbs. Sage to be precise. The reaction I received was worthy for a
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I’ve been hearing much about “Role Models” for children of late – positive ones, to be precise. As a children’s writer, I want to create characters that become role models and set good examples for young readers. In the Herbert Peabody series, one thing that the characters have in common is a sense of community.
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Day 2 of 365 days of sharing Herbie’s magic of growing food started off with a coffee date with my friend who is visiting from her new home, NYC. Miss N has been following Herbie’s adventures on social media, but today was the first time she held his book. “So THIS is Herbert Peabody!” “Yes,
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Firstly, hello! I’m the self-published author of the ‘Herbert Peabody’ series, and welcome to day 1 of 365 days of blogging. This blog is about my experiences as a writer and my journey to share Herbie’s magic of growing food. I decided to write about my friend, Herbert Peabody, in an effort to connect children with
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We are super excited to be part of this year’s Yates Junior Landcare Growing Challenge! You can get involved and grow your own carrots just like Herbie and win some fantastic prizes. All you have to do is register for the Yates Junior Landcare #wintervegie Challenge by 5 April. Keep an eye out on the resources section
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Happy kids are healthy kids, and what our children eat plays an important role in their well being. But what to do when the school lunch box returns untouched? It’s difficult to come up with interesting and yummy lunches that kids want to devour, but it IS possible! Giving your kids a say in what
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Merry Christmas, Everyone! We’d like to thank you for visiting Herbert Peabody. We’ve created some Herbert Peabody Christmas gift tags for you 🙂 Simply download and print out from the link below. HINT: you may want to use slightly thicker paper for these gift tags. We hope you have a blessed Christmas with your family
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Seasonal produce is so hot right now! But with our busy schedules, it’s difficult to keep up with what is in-season. Here are three ways to guarantee eating seasonal fruit and veggies. 1. Look for the best value fruit and vegetables When you’re at the green grocer or supermarket, as a rule of thumb, look
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The adventures of Herbert Peabody focus on connecting children with where food comes from, and centre around problem solving and co-operation.