I'm Back

Thank you all for sticking by me and visiting my somewhat dormant blog!! Time has flashed on by and we are fast tracking to the end of the school term 1! Thank you for those who have left comments as to what they would like to see and gain from my blog. I have decided to make it a bit more "information shared over a coffee or tea" style. People have also asked me to blog how I personally mange certain nutrition issues within my family. So here goes a more informal approach to the nutrition bloggy blog world starring my family!

This morning Master J (still 9yrs) is super keen to get to school by 7.30am!!! to participate in the run swim club before school - as training for the lead up to the cross country carnival. Announces at 7am that a round of french toast would go down nicely to set his energy in good stead. (well at least he listens to be bang on about healthy eating). Miss R - 6years, also wanted to partake in the feast- much to husbands horror regarding my lack of time managment skills. To be honest it was fairly quick and the protein, iron and slow release carbohydrates was going to give him the start he needed and energy to continue till their first break. This year is the year for taking responsibility and pulling their own weight so whilst I whipped up a storm they gathered the necessary clothing and swimmers so we could get to school on time. I even had MY BED made for me.......bliss.

Easiest french toast recipe

1 egg per toast

splash milk

multigrain bread

smear of honey

whip the egg and milk

dip the bread either side into the egg until soggy

spray a little oil on the base of a non stick pan

fry off until egg is cooked

drizzle with honey

Sunday morning breakfast..................bliss!

There is nothing more than relaxing with the paper and a yummy Sunday morning breakfast that is healthy, quick, easy to prepare and guaranteed to be eaten by everyone in the family. Yes there is such a meal......French Toast.

The popular history behind French toast (aka German toast, American toast, Spanish toast, Nun's toast, Cream toast, Amarilla, Poor Knights of Windsor) is that it was created by medieval European cooks who needed to use every bit of food they could find to feed their families. They knew old, stale bread (French term "pain perdu" literally means lost bread) could be revived when moistened with milk and enriched with eggs. The traditional method of cookery was on a hot griddle prepped with a little fat (butter, oil). Quite like today.

High in protein, iron and low GI this is a great breakfast to start the day and give little engines the boost they need.

Try out my French Toast recipe from my cookbook "kids meals the whole family can enjoy" available from my website http://www.ultimatelunchbox.com.au/

Enjoy your leisurely Sundays!!

Kate x

French toast stars
1 egg
1 slice wholegrain or wholemeal bread
1 table milk
2 tablespoons of berries or mixed fruit pieces
Vanilla yoghurt
1 teaspoon maple syrup
Cut toast length ways into fingers or use a cookie cutter to make shapes
Soak bread in egg, milk mixture
Fry in medium pan until golden. Serve with drizzle of vanilla yoghurt or frozen yoghurt and teaspoon maple syrup
*For savoury French toast add grated cheese to the egg mixture and instead serve with a drizzle of tomato sauce.