Yep… this is a great project the kids can help with in the kitchen ready for Christmas!  I can almost hear their sqeals of delight and see the look of satisfaction on their faces!   Doesnt this look FANTASTIC!!

so… after you have gone shopping online at La Toriana for all your baby clothing, designer kids outfits and baby gifts for Christmas, print out this recipe and start maing your own wonderful truffle cake for when guests arrive. 

They will be so impressed.  Its something the kids and you can do together… make sure you take a photo too…. and soon you will well known in your circle of family and friends for wonderful recipes!!

I cannot take the credit for making this, though my 7 yr old and I made one and was so easy!  here is the place to get gorgeous recipes like this from.

1 large sheet of firm white cardboard
375g packet white chocolate Melts, melted
150-170 white chocolate Lindt Lindor balls, paper removed
flowers to decorate  (or any decoration you choose)

  METHOD

diameter on the cardboard and cut a large wedge out of the cardboard slightly less than 1/3 of the size of the circle. Make a cone from the cardboard. (The cone should be about 35cm high.)

Staple ends together and tape over the staples. The wider the wedge of cardboard the wider the finished cone will be. Cut a smaller wedge for a thinner cone.

Brush the cone all over with some of the melted chocolate. Secure to a board or serving plate with a little more chocolate. Dip each ball in a little of the chocolate and place around the base of the cardboard, ensuring a little of the chocolate is between each ball so they will stick together when dry.

Continue ‘glueing’ the balls to the cone in layers until you reach the top. There will be some gaps in each layer so you will need to trim the sides of some balls to fit.

Decorate with flowers. If using fresh flowers, decorate close to serving.

Great recipes like this can be found here

mmm yummy… ENJOY!

warmly

elizabeth xx

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Ever looking for an easy, but impressive looking “something” to take to parties at this time of year?  Well you cannot go past this recipe for the “wow” factor on looks and on taste!

Beat egg whites in a large bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form, gradually add sugar, beat until dissolved between additions.
When sugar is dissolved, gently fold in sifted cocoa, vinegar and chopped chocolate.

Spoon mixture onto prepared tray inside circle, smooth the sides and top of pavlova.

Place pavlova in oven and immediately reduce the temperature to 120°C/100°C fan-forced. Bake for about 1¼ to 1½ hours or until dry to touch. Turn oven off and cool pavlova in the oven with the door ajar.

Just before serving, place pavlova onto serving plate. Place mascarpone in a bowl, gently whisk in enough milk to form a soft consistency. (Mascarpone varies in texture so add gradually and only if needed.) Spoon mascarpone mixture on top of pavlova and sprinkle with berries. Decorate with extra chocolate, if desired.
Not suitable to freeze or microwave.

At La Toriana we are proud to be showing off our party section… and here you are able to get lots of bits and pieces to help make your next party, or, to take along to parties… a huge success!

and whilst you are there… why not dress your kids in designer baby clothing and kids wear for the festive and party season. Choose from Tea Princess, Princess Ratbag, YmamaY? and so many more.

ENJOY!

warmly Elizabeth xx

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We have one of the largest and most stylish, affordable collection of premmie baby clothing, premature baby gifts and newborn baby keepsakes available to buy online. If you have a baby born early, or are a friend/family looking to give a premmie baby gift… contact me and I can help you to choose the right baby gift for them.

At La Toriana we showcase great Australian and New Zealand designers as well as neonatal and NICU appropriate baby clothing as well as organic premmie clothes and accessories.  Checkout our vast range of premmie wear and newborn baby items in our secure online baby boutique. If you are looking for a  premmie baby keepsake doll, or organic baby wear for a bub that has been born prematurely, then you have come to the right online store.  La Toriana specialise in providing great quality, stylish and affordable designer label products for low weight babies and babies born early.

I dont know about you… but Tiana now 7 keeps wanting to know   “mum… whats for dinner?”   Before now it never really worried her… she just ate  whatever was given. 

Now… she wants “this” or “that” and that scrunched up her nose now and again when she thinks I am not looking!    ahhhh Kids.  ( I hate to admit it….   I was exactly the same)

She actually does like this recipe though….  and its easy too.  I add extra corn to us adults after I have dished it up.  For some reason she really dislikes corn… and I just love it!!!

Tuna spinach mornay pie with mash

Serving size: Serves 4

Cooking time: Less than 60 minutes

potato and celeriac mash
400g potatoes, chopped coarsely
300g celeriac, chopped coarsely
2 tablespoons milk
30g butter
¼ cup (20g) finely grated parmesan cheese

Make potato and celeriac mash.

Melt butter in medium saucepan; cook onion, stirring, about 5 minutes or until softened. Add flour; cook, stirring, until mixture thickens and bubbles. Gradually add milk; stir until mixture boils and thickens. Remove from heat; stir in spinach, tuna and juice.

Preheat grill.

Spoon tuna mixture into shallow flameproof 1.5-litre (6-cup) dish; top with mash. Grill until browned lightly.

Potato and celeriac mash

Boil, steam or microwave potato and celeriac, separately, until tender; drain.

Combine potato and celeriac in large bowl; mash with milk and butter until smooth. Stir in cheese; cover to keep warm.

recipe with thanks from The Australian Women’s Weekly Smart Food

If you have a great kids recipe you would like to share… send it in.. we will send a small gift to you too if you pop a picture of the recipe and one of the kids as well!  Our readers love to know what really works and what kids really do like to eat!  we would love you to share your secrets.

looking forward to hearing from you

warmly

elizabeth xx

well the best way to get the most nutrients into my Amelia is my mum’s special soup.
Basically you buy THE BEST chicken drumsticks you can get, (organic ones - the better the drumstick the better the soup)
Slowly bring the drumsticks to boil in some water in a pot.
Add a pinch of salt
As the soup boils along add some chopped up veggies
potato
sweet potato (essential)
celery (essential)
tomato
carrot
zucchini
broccoli… anything else you like
let these come to a slow boil
The soup will absorb all the goodies from the drumsticks and the veggies
The final addition is some noodles.
Once the chicken is falling off the bones and the veggies are nice and soft they are perfect for a toddler to grab and munch on.
To minimise mess offer the chunky bits of the “soup” to be eaten by hand and spoon the liquid soup yourself.

excellent… and I love your photo’s….  what a gorgeous girl!!

keep sending those KooL KidZ tips, recipes and craft ideas in… along with your photo’s, names and ages of your kids.  We have a $100 Hamper to give away in October.  All you need to have done is submit a KoolKidZ entry between June 1st ans Oct 30th to be in the draw!

warmly

elizabeth xx

Zucchini cake + carrot cake = zucchini and carrot muffins

Thank you Rebecca for sharing your KooL KidZ with us

A day in the kitchen today to keep the troops occupied while its raining outside. I am not complaining!
We attempted to combine 2 cake recipes and then make muffins out of them instead. I *think* it worked (as I eat my 4th for the day).  (By Rebecca)

Zucchini and Carrot Muffins
(makes about 24)

2 eggs
1 1/2 cups caster sugar
2/3 cup olive oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup self-raising flour
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
2 cups grated grated zucchini (lightly packed)
1 cup grated carrot (lightly packed)
2 cups crushed pineapple
1/2 cup almond meal
Icing sugar for dusting

Preheat oven to 180°C.
Combine eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla.
Sift in flour, baking powder and cinnamon.
Fold in zucchini, carrot, pineapple and almond meal.
Grease 2 large muffin trays and spoon in mixture, about 2/3 full.
Bake for around 15 minutes, checking regularly. Muffins are cooked when loely and brown.
Allow to cool slightly, then place on a wire rack to cool completely.
Dust with icing sugar.
These muffins keep well for 4-5 days in an airtight container.

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What a great indoor WINTER project to do with the kids.  Kids love “creating” and I have found that having them hands on in making healthy foods really gets them inspired to eat new foods.  Thanks Rebecca for sharing this recipe with us.  Looks like its great fun from your pics….  

if you have a kids recipe, craft project, tips or money saving idea… send them in with a pic and name/age of your child and we will send you a little something when its live on our blog. email to info at latoriana.com.au

warmly

elizabeth xx

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At La Toriana we have a passion for kids fashion.

Our labels include, Alimrose, annieB, Lambykins, Fairy Floss Creations, Eternal Creation, Vanchi, TikiBoo Kids, Little Pearls for Little Girls, Tea Princess, Three Little trees, Tummbear, babyjo bamboo baby wear, nest organics, early birds premature baby clothes, teeny weeny premmie baby wear, Oopsidaisi, boxy design, anamalz, Briit design, Bump buddy, cheeky little soles, Sounds for silence, Deshabille, eco peko, fINNIGAN fINN, gertie and me, Hey baby, huggalugs, i candy, lazybones, locolili, miniwhisk, mon tresor, nana huchy, nanny pickle, OOBI baby, penny scallan, Tabitha Emma, Tippie Toes, Princess ratbag, Alannah Rose stationary, Vintage Kid, Wild Things of Noosa and so many more!

We have the best online collection of premmie baby clothing, premature baby gifts and keepsakes too.  We showcase great Australian and New Zealand designers as well as neonatal and NICU appropiate baby clothing as well as organic premmie clothes and accessories.  Checkout our vast range of premmie wear and newborn baby items in our secure online baby boutique.  If you are looking for organic wear for a baby that has been born prematurely, then you have come to the right online store.  La Toriana specialise in providing great quality, stylish and affordable designer label products for low weight babies and babies born early.