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At Team Herbert Peabody, we adore reading, and we LOVE reading to our kids! If you’re a parent, grandparent, aunt or uncle, you will know just how special it is to share a story with the little people in your life. Not only is it a wonderful opportunity to share a great story, there are […]
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We are in the midst of a backyard revolution. The veggie patch is back, and whether you have a large yard with a garden bed or a courtyard adorned by a vertical garden, growing your own food is firmly on the menu. And it’s not only us who find this rewarding and satisfying. The garden
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For many of us, cabbage comes with baggage – boiled smush that offers a bland taste, at best! However, it’s what you do with cabbage that can transform this economical veggie into a meal superstar! Forget the boiling pot of water. Rather, slice cabbage thinly and stir fry with sesame oil, soy sauce, broccoli and
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My dear Nan turns one hundred this year. She’s mobile on her own two feet, she has beautiful skin and perfect teeth, all of which are her own, and gentlemen twenty to thirty years her junior think she’s a bit of all right. Nan enjoys a glass of wine, loves butter and eats everything. And
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Here’s an interesting thought: if we consider food as medicine for our bodies, would we change the way we eat? Our bodies are very amazing. They work to keep us healthy and well. And, what we put into our bodies via what we eat and drink affects the way they work. When we eat fresh
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Artichokes are a beautiful vegetable, and they taste as good as they look! The plant is a magnificent addition to any garden, growing up to 1.2m tall with a span of around 1m. The plant is a perennial, which means it will grow every year providing it is fed, because artichokes use a lot of
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What’s the best thing about seasonal eating? Seasonal fruits and vegetables deliver different nutrients and minerals that our bodies need, depending on the time of year. While it’s tempting to stick to a weekly shopping list, if we can add one in-season item to our basket, we add great nutritional value to our shop. And seasonal
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With it’s amazing colour and wide range of uses, it’s no wonder lots of us love beetroot! Plus it’s an excellent source of folate (source: Conde Nast. 2012.) Beetroot is easy to grow and will be happy in any kind of soil. Dig in some organic matter when planting the seeds and keep them moist as
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Friday May 16 is Food Revolution Day, an initiative of the amazing Jamie Oliver. And why a revolution? Because we need to take positive action against the following facts: – Children today are the first generation predicted to live shorter lives than their parents because of diet and inactivity – Type-2 diabetes, previously considered a disease specific
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As parents, we love our kids. We want the best for them in everything they do. Yet, there’s an alarming statistic in our midst: one in four children in Australia are now “obese.” And in America, it’s one in three. So what can we do about it? Here’s five things we can start doing today:
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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.