Community, Mums Forum, Discussion http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community Annabel Karmel community, Mums Forum, Parents Forum, discussion on recipes, breastfeeding, pancakes, weaning, fish pie, halloween cake, flapjack recipe, rice pudding, bottle feeding, homemade recipes, finger food, noodle chicken, enchiladas, beef stir fry, baby food recipes and avocado recipes. en Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:18:06 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/images/misc/rss.jpg Community, Mums Forum, Discussion http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community Win a family holiday to Butlins http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/competitions-prize-draws/16225-win-family-holiday-butlins-september-competition.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:17:26 GMT A lucky family will *win a short break at one of Butlins three British beachside resorts*. Winners will stay in a superb Silver self-catering... A lucky family will win a short break at one of Butlins three British beachside resorts. Winners will stay in a superb Silver self-catering apartment.

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Competition ends 1st October 2010. ]]> Competitions and Prize Draws admin http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/competitions-prize-draws/16225-win-family-holiday-butlins-september-competition.html cash point? http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/babies-toddlers-families/16224-cash-point.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:34:19 GMT Interested to know your thoughts Do you let your LO key in the numbers at the cashpoint when you are getting cash?? I let my 3 and half year old... Interested to know your thoughts

Do you let your LO key in the numbers at the cashpoint when you are getting cash??

I let my 3 and half year old key in the numbers if he is with me and no one else about or behind in a queue. (And no he won't have unsupervised access to my card).

thanks in advance ]]> Babies, Toddlers and Families weaning http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/babies-toddlers-families/16224-cash-point.html Hello Im new :0) http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/forum-newbies-introduce-yourself/16223-hello-im-new-0-a.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:18:59 GMT Hi Im new to this forum and need some help please. I am a mum to 2 children, Samuel age 4 and Emilia (AKA Meme) age 2. I work 4 full days a week... Hi
Im new to this forum and need some help please.

I am a mum to 2 children, Samuel age 4 and Emilia (AKA Meme) age 2. I work 4 full days a week and I don’t have much time to prepare meals etc when I get in from work. Long days in our house, plus hubby works shifts.

Sam will eat anything ( and I mean anything) if he's in an "eating" mood. If he's not he just wont eat anything (even sweet things)
Meme on the other hand has a fantastic appetite and will eat loads but is very very fussy. We often have to force fruit / veg down her. She loves meat, carrots, potatoes and bananas, that’s about it ( she's just like her daddy).

I try both of them with new foods all the time, we look at all the diff fruit / veg in supermarket but we always seem o end up eating the same.

So I need ideas on how to get both of my children to eat more fruit and veg and quick / easy meal ideas for all the family, even the 2 fussy eaters ( Meme and Daddy)

Thanks
Jan ]]> Forum for newbies! Introduce yourself... jandan http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/forum-newbies-introduce-yourself/16223-hello-im-new-0-a.html Unisex kids bedroom http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/stuff-make-you-happy/16222-unisex-kids-bedroom.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:41:43 GMT When we move Mia and Franky are going to be sharing a room so I need some decorating ideas please for their room that's neither too girly or boyish, I was thinking a toy story theme coz they love the movies but thought they might out grow it quite quickly iykwim so how would you decorate a bedroom for a brother & sister???

xx ]]> Stuff to make you happy Bubba82 http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/stuff-make-you-happy/16222-unisex-kids-bedroom.html Cake pics http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/general-food-drink-discussion/16221-cake-pics.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:22:56 GMT Here's my very first attempt at using a piping bag. I tried to do 2 different styles but not sure I got the right nozzle for the whippy style as I couldn't get it very high but I may just need more practice! They're not great but I don't think they're too bad for a first attempt!





xxx ]]> kimjim http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/general-food-drink-discussion/16221-cake-pics.html <![CDATA[Smokey Cheese & Bacon Tagliatelle]]> http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/your-recipe-ideas/16220-smokey-cheese-bacon-tagliatelle.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:57:11 GMT This is a favourite in our house so thought I would share... 1 onion, diced 8 rashers of smoked bacon 1 tin of tomatoes 4 mushrooms, sliced A good... This is a favourite in our house so thought I would share...

1 onion, diced
8 rashers of smoked bacon
1 tin of tomatoes
4 mushrooms, sliced
A good squeeze of garlic puree
4 tbsp butter
3 tbsp plain flour (you need this much to make the roux)
1 pint of milk
100g cheddar
Seasoning
Tagliatelle (or which ever pasta you choose)

Melt Butter
Add garlic puree
Fry onion until soft
Add bacon and fry until no longer pink
Add flour and mix (you can make the roux and cheese sauce in a separate pan if you wish - i am just lazy!!)
Add milk a bit a a time stirring in between
Add cheese
Add tomatoes
Add mushrooms
Season
Allow to simmer

Cook enough pasta for 4-6 people (sorry i don't measure - just guess!!)

When the pasta is cooked drain
Stir the pasta into the sauce

So delicious!!! ]]> Your Recipe Ideas EllieJane http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/your-recipe-ideas/16220-smokey-cheese-bacon-tagliatelle.html Fish Finger Pie http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/your-recipe-ideas/16219-fish-finger-pie.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:47:02 GMT Hey ladies - long time hey? I made this for tea tonight and it went down a storm so I thought I would share... 600g (about 6 medium)... Hey ladies - long time hey?

I made this for tea tonight and it went down a storm so I thought I would share...


600g (about 6 medium) potatoes
Milk
Butter
16 fish fingers
1/2 an onion
1 tin of tomatoes
2 rounds of spinach, chopped (i used tesco frozen, it comes frozen in circles)
1 tbsp tomato puree
2 tsp sugar
salt and pepper
100g cheese


Preheat oven to 200 degrees
Peel and dice the potatoes and put on to boil
Grill fish fingers
Fry onion until soft
Add tomatoes, spinach, sugar, puree and seasoning
Bring to the boil and then simmer for a couple of mins
Lay the fishfingers in the bottom of a dish (like you would use for lasagne)
Pour over the tomato mixture
Mash the potato until smooth and add some milk and butter
Add 50g of cheese to the potato
Spread the potato on top of the tomato mixture
Sprinkle on the rest of the cheese
Bake for 30 mins

YUM!

xXx ]]> Your Recipe Ideas EllieJane http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/your-recipe-ideas/16219-fish-finger-pie.html wyeth nutrition australia funniest photo competition http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/stuff-make-you-happy/16217-wyeth-nutrition-australia-funniest-photo-competition.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:52:42 GMT My 2yr old's photo is in the running to be the funniest in a competition run by wyeth nutrition australia & she's currently ranked 17 . I'd be eternally grateful if everyone could help me out by voting for her as follows:-

PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO ENTER YOUR E-MAIL TO VOTE FOR XUNG EN'S PHOTO. PLEASE CHECK YOUR E-MAIL TO CONFIRM YOUR VOTE, OTHERWISE, YOUR VOTE WOULD BE EXCLUDED.

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PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO ENTER YOUR E-MAIL TO VOTE FOR XUNG EN'S PHOTO. PLEASE CHECK YOUR E-MAIL TO CONFIRM YOUR VOTE, OTHERWISE, YOUR VOTE WOULD BE EXCLUDED.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart! :)
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https://www.wyethpromotions.com/au/f...ms_ss=facebook ]]> Forum for newbies! Introduce yourself... viv_seow http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/forum-newbies-introduce-yourself/16216-wyeth-nutrition-australia-funniest-photo-competition.html Cupcake help please http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/general-food-drink-discussion/16215-cupcake-help-please.html Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:22:07 GMT I thought I'd bake some cupcakes this morning to try and make myself feel better! I done the Hummingbird chocolate cupcakes, they rose nicely and the skewer came out clean but within 1/2 an hour they'd sunk :crying: what did I do wrong? I followed the recipe to the letter.Xxx ]]> kimjim http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/general-food-drink-discussion/16215-cupcake-help-please.html Hello everyone http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/forum-newbies-introduce-yourself/16214-hello-everyone.html Sun, 05 Sep 2010 09:13:07 GMT Hi everybody, my names Claire, I am new to this site. Hubby and I have a beautiful little boy who is now 21 weeks called Taylor. I'm still getting to grips with motherhood it's not that blinkin easy LOL !!!

Anyway, this is me, look forward to joining in with the forums and to be honest getting some help and having a good old moan after a night of no sleep !!

Bye for now

x ]]> Forum for newbies! Introduce yourself... ClaireS34 http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/forum-newbies-introduce-yourself/16214-hello-everyone.html Teenage babysitters http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/babies-toddlers-families/16213-teenage-babysitters.html Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:26:42 GMT We rely on our parents for babysitting duties whilst myself and hubby are at work. Also, with Ruby starting school they will be helping out with some... We rely on our parents for babysitting duties whilst myself and hubby are at work. Also, with Ruby starting school they will be helping out with some pickups.

When it comes to nights out we feel really cheeky asking parents as they help so much in the week but we've had quite a few "couply" events lately such as weddings etc.

My ex next door neighbour has just mentioned that her 16 yr old daughter is trying to raise money for 2 trips for her A'levels and would be interested in babysitting. She is a responsible teen and I would feel comfortable leaving the girls with her.

My question is, do you use teenage babysitters and how much do you pay them? Do u pay them by the hour or for the full evening. Also, do you pay their taxi fayre on top?

Cheers

T x ]]> Babies, Toddlers and Families jewel http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/babies-toddlers-families/16213-teenage-babysitters.html tuna pasta bake http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/recipes-toddlers/16212-tuna-pasta-bake.html Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:15:49 GMT From netmums! Tuna Pasta Bake This is a really nice, simple dish that the whole family can enjoy! dried pasta 1 onion, chopped 1 clove of... From netmums!

Tuna Pasta Bake


This is a really nice, simple dish that the whole family can enjoy!

dried pasta
1 onion, chopped
1 clove of garlic, crushed
1 tin tuna
1 tin chopped tomatoes
mixed dried herbs or oregano
grated cheese
cheese sauce

Put the pasta on to cook for about 10 minutes (allow 75g-115g/3oz-4oz dried pasta per adult, and about half this per child). Drain the pasta once cooked.

Use tuna in oil if you have some. Pour a bit of the oil from the tuna into a pan and fry some onion and garlic (if you have it). Pour away the rest of the oil. Add the tuna to the pan, and heat through and mix up for a minute.

Add a tin of chopped tomatoes and some mixed herbs or oregano, and a little black pepper. Cook for 5-10 minutes. Add to cooked pasta.

To make it into a 'bake' pile it all into an oven dish, pour over cheese sauce and top with cheese.
Bake for 20-30 minutes at 180 C/Gas 4.





I added cooked sweetcorn and a spoon of tomato paste and also used passata instead of the canned tomatoes and sprinkled breadcrumbs on top. A hit with all in the family! DD loved it (the recipe says 9 months...!) She managed the sweetcorn fine (loaded spoons) and was able to handle the bowtie pasta really well! ]]> Recipes for Toddlers hiann http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/recipes-toddlers/16212-tuna-pasta-bake.html Not allowed to view a forum http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/error-reports/16211-not-allowed-view-forum.html Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:47:54 GMT Hi All,
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Ive got a nearly 8 month old daughter, who is weaning well and loves all the foods that i give her. She has now started to refuse her teatime bottle of milk, so i need to increase her fluid intake so shes doesnt get dehydrated. She will still have between 510-540mls of milk per day.

She will sip water but isnt much of a fan. Ive bought the boots baby spring water with a hint of fruit but it seems to have a strange taste. Ive also got her the heinz bottles which she seems to like.

What juice/squash do you give your little ones? Do you mix your own and if you do what proportions do you use etc? Its just going to work out rather expensive to keep buying the ready made drinks-not that we mind but it seems a bit of a waste.

Thanks:D ]]> Recipes for Babies 6 to 9 months shazzy81 http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/recipes-babies-6-9-months/16210-juice-squash.html