Its called a Snack Plate

In our house the question of "What would you like for lunch?" is often followed with the answer "A Snack Plate".

The Snack Plate is a tradition my mum started when I was little. I can remember the anticipation of waiting to see what yummy (and healthy) treats she would put on my plate.

Nutrition is pretty important to me and I really try to strive to feed my children VERY well. I try to include lots of whole foods in their diet. My discernment for buying packaged foods is that they contain ingredients I have in my cupboard. For example, I am happy to buy Kettle chips because they contain potato, sunflower oil and salt - easy, I know and have all of those ingredients. I don't buy other chips often as they contain undisclosed oils and preservatives and chemicals. Of course, I don't always achieve this perfectly, but it is what I strive for.

As a result, my children really do love healthy food. They also love the occasional McDonalds and party food treat. And I don't mind because the rest of their diet is good.

Snack Plates always contain; cheese or dip, some crackers or dry biscuits, fruit, nuts and dried fruit.

Here was today's compilation.

Hommus, cucumber, carrot, almonds and dried fruit, roasted chickpeas, nectarines and wholemeal crackers. The plate, it was carefully brought home from a backpacking trip through the Middle East (many years ago).

Of course Eddie had his own little bowl. He's not too good at the rules of food sharing yet.


It's been a lovely slow day. The last day of holidays before Ella starts back at school tomorrow and Kate's first day of school the day after.