Monthly Archives: March, 2016

Cheoreg – Armenian Easter Bread…

“Mum, I’m going to make Cheoreg”. My mother’s reaction to this was not really a surprise – she blankly stared at me and responded with “why, when you can buy it?” Traditions: My family story can be viewed as a complicated one, and for a very long time I felt quite lost with my identity. …

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White Chocolate Chip & Cranberry Cookies…

As a child  was always hovering around my parents as they cooked. I think it came to mum as a huge relief when I began offering to cook the family dinners and bake. Still at mums place now there is a big plastic container full of ‘my things’ – ranging from holiday themed patty cases …

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Reflection on Practice…

For the past 12 months, I have been facilitating Reflection on Practice (RoP) Sessions. I have been working collaboratively with other Early Childhood Professionals to put together sessions on Positive Behaviour Guidance and Using Communication and Visuals to Support the Care Environment. Based on the feedback that was received after the sessions, many Educators reflected they wanted more …

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Hot Cross Buns…

Heading closer to Easter and while bakeries and supermarkets have been selling hot cross buns since the 26th December, I’m not complaining, it’s probably the only time I really eat bread…and the chocolate chip ones are a little bit amazing…did I mention I have a weak spot for chocolate 🙂 So considering cooking with children, …

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