Portable Breakfasts: Getting the Family Moving in the Morning

Between getting the kids ready for school and getting yourself ready for work, mornings can certainly be a hectic time of day! With breakfast occupying much of that morning time, it may just make sense to have breakfast on the go. Here are three portable breakfast ideas that are sure to get you and the family moving in the morning.

Breakfast sandwiches. Sometimes the classics are the best! It takes little more than a fried eggs with maybe some ham or bacon and a slice of cheese, all between the bread of your choice. Quick and easy, sandwiches can go with you wherever and will be just as tasty when you finally have the time to eat!

Homemade granola bars. The goodness of oatmeal with the vitamins and nutrients from the fruits and nuts of your choice are the perfect option to make sure everyone gets the fuel they need for the day. Sweeten to taste with honey or maple syrup to avoid the artificial sugars and preservatives from store-bought bars.

Yogurt parfait. The perfect blend of delicious creamy yogurt and fresh fruits ensures that everyone gets the vitamins and calcium they need to be strong and healthy. Keep the yogurt, fruit, and optional oats in separate containers until it’s time to eat, that way everything stays fresh and the oats stay dry.

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Top tips to help liven up your Christmas meal

The Christmas meal is a beloved tradition, with a definitive set of ingredients and accompaniments. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t experiment! Here are some of our tips to make your Christmas even tastier. As long as you have the Christmas classics on the plate, your family will be sure to appreciate a few extra flourishes, to help make this Christmas a standout special.

Elevate Your Parsnips

Perhaps the most unfairly maligned aspect of any Christmas meal is the parsnip, or just about any vegetable that isn’t a potato! Which is a shame, because in the right hands a parsnip can be a delicious addition to any plate. If you want to go the classic route, make sure to roast them in a slathering of honey and fresh herbs like rosemary. Or, to really get inventive, make spicy parsnip fries. Sprinkled with a dash of cumin and paprika and then deep fried in oil should give you something with a bit of crunch and a slight kick.

Flavoured Butters

Flavoured butters are a simple way to elevate any classic dish, and they can be made handily in advance and kept in the fridge! Ideal for roasting and frying as well as a table accompaniment there are so many different possible variations your only limit is imagination. But, we’d have to recommend either an aromatic parsley butter or for that boozy note, a decadent whiskey butter, whether you’re looking for handy food ideas and recipes to impress the family this Christmas, or simply want to liven up your daily meals. At www.funtides.com you can find an impressive selection of food-related eBooks and audiobooks.