Kid Magazine Issue Twenty

February/march 2015 - issue twenty

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or the last three months I have been burning the candle at both ends. Between Olivia’s birthday, my birthday, Christmas, hubby’s birthday and all the celebrations that go along with it I am all partied out. This is the third issue of Kid Magazine in three months and I have a pile of laundry so high that even the most seasoned of mountain climbers would balk at the challenge of climbing it.

The thing that I haven’t been doing while all this has been happening is taking time out for myself. I love my job and there is nothing I love more than spending time with my gorgeous family but what I’m talking about is time just to focus on me and the things I used to love doing for myself pre-kids.

So, with Olivia starting day-care one day per week I have committed to taking a lunch break on that day each week. It might sound silly but it is just an hour where I can make myself some lunch and sit in front of the TV to watch an episode of Dr Phil or paint my nails or read a book with no interruptions! I’ll be blogging about this more so visit www.kidmagazine.com.au or like Kid Magazine on facebook to keep up to date.

As usual, this issue is packed with some fabulous features, tasty recipes, craft, book reviews and a beautiful woodlands fashion feature shot by Elise Garner. I’ll be back to normal programming again after this with the next issue out in time for Easter.

Sara

Editor and Chief Kid sara@kidmagazine.com.au kidmagazine.com.au

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Life through the lens of our Editor and Chief Kid, Sara. Join us at instagram.com/kidmagazineau

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Elise’s 5th birthday rainbow party

into the woods

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smart snacking for busy mums

28 statement necklace tutorial

coding for kids

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7 free apps every new mum needs

30 Celebrate chinese new year

behind the blog with Adventure Baby

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The way to a man’s heart

36 Ask the experts car seat concerns

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New kids on the block 22 5 minutes with Hana-Lia Krawchuk 32

mitsubishi mirage LS cvt review

Kid Magazine loves 34 Giveaways 42 Book reviews 45 Pantone Colour of the Year 48

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Into the woods

Photography by Elise Garner lecoco.com.au kidmagazine.com.au 7

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Parlier cardigan ($49.95) and Pound pants ($29.95), www.tumblendry.com.au; Geo mini knot bow, $6, www.topknotshop.com and Attipas sneaker shoes, $29.95, www.attipas.com.au

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Wellsboro jean ($69.95) and Wayne cardigan ($69.95), www.tumblendry.com.au; Cat mask long sleeve tee, $15, www.target.com.au and Topknot turban in blue ice, $14, www.topknotshop.com

Peter Morrissey shirt, $20, www.bigw.com.au Daisy Cardi ($29.95), Huggie tights ($12.95) and Bobble necklace ($6.95), www.cottononkids.com.au and Topknot turban in buttercream, $14, www.topknotshop.com

Coding for kids Jessica Bee, Flying Start Kids

When your child starts school, a host of new languages are usually available for your little one to learn. Which will be most useful for your child’s future? Mandarin? Spanish? French? Which one to choose? But what if the one of the most useful languages isn’t a spoken one at all, but the written language of computer code?

“Whether you want to uncover the secrets of the universe, or you just want to pursue a career in the 21st century, basic computer programming is an essential skill to learn.“ Steven Hawking Theoretical Physicist, Cosmologist, and Author Should we be teaching five year olds computer programming? It’s an unequivocal reality that we live in a digital world and our children, unlike us, are digital natives. It’s all they’ve ever known. Many of us parents are digital immigrants; we’ve had to learn technology at an older age, having been brought up without the myriad of small screens, or even computers, vying for our attention. Whilst it’s imperative children learn how to use technology, it could well be that this is not actually enough. They should know how it works too. The aim being not to train all kids to be computer programmers, but to give them an understanding of how apps they use are made, how websites are designed and function and how computational thinking underpins so much of our modern world. Educating kids about coding means they can participate actively in the digital world they inhabit rather than just be passive consumers of it. Understanding code will facilitate engagement in not only in traditionally academic subjects like maths and science, but also creative ones such as art and music…

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“Here we are, 2013, we ALL depend on technology to communicate, to bank, and none of us know how to read and write code. It’s important for these kids, right now, starting at 8 years old, to read and write code.“ will.i.am Musician/The Black Eyed Peas and Entrepreneur A number of initiatives are now cropping up to increase awareness and promote change within our educational systems. Perhaps you heard have of the Hour of Code (www.hourofcode.com/au) a global movement designed to introduce computer programming to tens of millions of students in 180+ countries to encourage them to learn programming?

“I’m so excited to see the launch of Hour of Code in the UK, in this, the Web’s 25th birthday year. Learning to code gives you a completely new perspective when you look at a computer. Before, you think of it as an appliance -- like a fridge -- accepting what it can do. After, you know that you can code that computer to do anything you can imagine it doing. That’s a massive change ... and a massive challenge!”

Tim Berners Lee Inventor, World Wide Web Or perhaps a Code Club – which recently launched in Australia (http://www.codeclubau.org/) - has come to a school near you? Even if you have not heard of either of these initiatives, if you have an iPad at home, you can help your child put their foot on the first rung of the coding ladder. There are a host of wonderful apps out there for all ages. We’ve been trialing a few with my five year old with great success. Here are some highly regarded apps to help start your family’s coding journey!

Kodable – Free Kodable is a free educational iPad game offering a kid-friendly introduction to programming concepts and problem solving. For kids ages 5 and up, and tools for grownups too!

Older kids: Lego Mindstorms Fix the Factory – Free Fix The Factory is a puzzle game full of unexpected obstacles that are guaranteed to challenge your logic thinking, your spatial intelligence and your robot commanding skills.

Daisy the Dinosaur - Free This free, fun app has an easy drag and drop interface that kids of all ages can use to animate Daisy to dance across the screen.

Lightbot Jr 4+ Coding Puzzles - $3.79 Lightbot Junior is specifically designed for ages 4-8, and is an easier version of the popular Lightbot: featuring a gentler learning curve and not-too-complex puzzles. You can play as Boybot or Girlbot as you solve puzzles that use game mechanics that are based on Computer Science ideas.

Cato’s Hike - $6.49 Younger children will enjoy solving levels using simpler coding techniques but older ones will pick up more advanced concepts like loops and branching.

Scratch Jr - Free With ScratchJr, young children (ages 5-7) learn important new skills as they program their own interactive stories and games. By snapping together graphical programming blocks, children can make characters move, jump, dance, and sing. In the process they to solve problems, design projects and express themselves creatively on the computer.

Tynker - Free Easily build games using the Tynker Workshop, with themed graphics, 10 game-kits and customizable characters to inspire imaginative games and stories.

Additional puzzle levels are available as in-app purchases.

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Hopscotch - Free Make characters move, dance, draw, and interact. Control your project by tapping, tilting, shaking, and even shouting at your iPad. Easy-to-follow videos help you make games like “Food Fight Dodgeball” and “Fire Bunny”. The possibilities are endless.

Lightbot - $3.79 Lightbot is a programming puzzle game, whose game mechanics require programming logic to solve levels.

Simply guiding a robot to light up tiles and solve levels using commands, Lightbot cultivates an understanding of procedures, loops and conditionals for players.

Codecademy – Code Hour - Free Learn how to build amazing things online by programming with Codecademy - all for free. This app gets you started by introducing you to the basic concepts behind the apps on your phone and the websites you visit. You’ll learn to understand the basic structure of code when you see it.

END Jessica Bee is a professional technology educator, founder of the tech parenting blog www.flyingstartkids.com and mum to two boys age 2 and 4. She reviews the very best apps for growing kids’ creative minds, along with ideas for other non screen related activities. She is especially passionate about assisting parents and carers through the modern day parenting challenges of managing children’s engagement with technology. She lives with her family in Sydney.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flyingstartkids Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/flyingstartkids/

Behind the Blog Adventure, Baby!

Christine Knight is a writer, editor and marketing strategist. Her blog, Adventure, Baby!, is a guide to navigating the world and parenthood. We asked Christine a few questions about blogging, life and travelling with kids.

1. Tell us a bit about your blog

me the most, sometimes my husband, and then other times my blog and writing needs to be focussed on. So I look at a longer term balance that needs to be managed rather than trying to give everything equal attention daily.

4. What has been your biggest blogging achievement?

Adventure, Baby! is about navigating the world and parenthood. My blog covers family-friendly travel, where to eat with kids and parenting articles. I also write about life with a very energetic preschooler - the good and bad and places to enjoy a bit of kid-free time (high teas are my favourite indulgence).

Really connecting with people and getting comments from readers thanking me for writing articles that they can relate to. Writing has an amazing way of connecting people through shared experiences.

2. When you aren’t blogging, what are you doing?

I find writing to be a cathartic experience. I’m a bit of an introvert and don’t like talking about my internal struggles out loud - blogging is a way for me to express how I’m feeling, as well as being a means to document my life. I hope that my daughter looks back over the blog when she’s older and sees the immense love that her father and I have for her and for each other.

Exploring Sydney (and the world!) with my three-yearold and husband. I love eating out (particularly cake and gelato), seeing live shows (especially ballet), and going to museums and art galleries. I also love dancing and yoga.

3. How do you manage the balance between being a mum, blogger, wife?

Poorly. When one area of my life is going fantastically well, one of the other areas is often suffering. I think the balance constantly swings and that’s absolutely fine, as long as everything gets a turn to be the most important element when it needs to be. Sometimes my child needs

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5. Why do you love blogging?

6. What advice would you give other mums thinking of starting a blog?

Just do it. It doesn’t have to be fancy or look professional.

A blog, first and foremost, is a way to record your feelings and experiences, so just get words down, and press publish.

7. What is next for your blog?

I’m branching out into other kinds of content, like my new “parenting around the world” series. I also have lots of overseas travel coming up, which should lead to some great articles on the blog.

8. What is your favourite quote/mantra?

“Comparison is the thief of joy.”

9. What tips do you have for travelling with kids?

Firstly, be realistic about what you want to achieve. Travel with kids is hard and tiring, and for it to be enjoyable, I believe in planning to do less and see less than I would be trying to do without a child. Your itinerary should be moving at a slower rate, with the goal of doing one thing per day. I also take my child’s interests into account when planning what we’re going to be doing on our trips there’s no point dragging her along to places that I want to see if she’ll be bored. No one has a good time that way!

I plan the logistics differently too, putting my child’s needs first where possible instead of choosing the cheapest/ fastest way to get somewhere. For example, I take day flights with my preschooler so her sleep schedule is less disrupted.

When packing, I always bring more clothes than I think she’ll need. I also load up the iPad with new games and movies, and put together play packs with small new things to entertain in desperate moments - like colour books, stickers, figurines. And snacks. Lots of snacks.

The other things I do where possible is splurge in places to make the trip more comfortable for us. I find it well worth the money to do things upgrade our hotel room to a one-bedroom suite so my husband and I can put our daughter to bed and then step into the living room to enjoy dinner and a bit of time together.

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Follow Christine’s travel, food and parenting mishaps over Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, and Instagram.

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New kids on the block

If you haven’t already discovered the joys of cleaning with White Magic products, maybe their new black makeover will be just the push you need. The ecofriendly microfibre products eliminate the need for chemicals to clean up your kitchen and are abosrobent and fast drying. Prices start from $12.95. www.whitemagic.biz

Treat yourself and your body this Valentine’s Day with the new Vanessa Megan Love Scrub®. A natural and organic body scrub, it combines natures most invigorating exfoliator, ocean salt, with a blend of 100% natural base oils to hydrate, treat and indulge your skin. Love Scrub® is pure at home luxury for only $34.95. www.vanessamegan.com

The new mini month signs from Kid Magazine are the perfect way to create a beautiful record of baby’s first 12 months. Print the sign each month, snap a photo and watch baby grow through the months. Available in 11 stylish designs from on trend geometrics to preppy checks and colourful hearts the signs are only $6.95 a set.

The perfect baby shower gift! www.kidmagazine.com.au/shop

BetterBump is Australia’s first maternal health and lactation bar designed specifically for pregnant and breast feeding women. It provides healthy, maternal nutrients for the expectant mother and baby before, during and after pregnancy while also assisting in aiding normal lactation.

Anything that is packed with the good stuff and is easy to eat during pregnancy sounds good to me! www.betterbump.com.au

Netflix is launching in Australia in March and bringing with it a wide range of Disney favourites. Films such as Cars, Monsters, Inc., UP and Frozen will be available in the Netflix catalogue as well as popular TV series such as Good Luck Charlie and Jake and the Neverland Pirates.

Netflix is the world’s leading Internet television network allowing members to watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on nearly any Internet-connected screen.

If you are sick of hearing lyrics like “I like big butts and I cannot lie” come from the mouth of your six-year-old, Little Rockers radio is the answer. Launched by mum of two, Sarah Morrissey, it is available via live stream on iPhone, iPad, Android or direct via your computer, the programming is designed for kids with lullabies, music and even yoga and meditation. www.littlerockersradio.com.au

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Finding a modern, stylish rocking chair has, up until now, been near on impossible. The range from newcomer Hobbe is set to change that. The beautifully handcrafted chairs in five timeless designs will complement any nursery, modern and traditional alike. Prices start from $695. www.hobbe.com.au

Attached, Comforting, Stimulating, Chewable, Washable and Safe. The Comfortchew is a comfort blanket with an attached teether that easily slides onto baby’s wrist or pram to soothe sore gums and make for a contented little one. Comfortchew is priced at $34.99 and compliments the Neckerchew, bib with attached teether. littlem.com.au

Organic Children’s Clothing brand, Master and Miss, has now introduced two 100% Organic Baby Skincare products to their range. Not your typical baby wash and moisturiser, the Baby Massage Crème and Baby Dry Skin Lotion are made in Australia and come beautifully packaged. The custom designed products will be an asset in any new mums kit. www.masterandmiss.com.au

Already well known for their gorgeous range of kid’s accessories and headwear, lifestyle brand Toshi has now introduced a divine range of cot sheet sets. Each set includes a fiited sheet, flat sheet and pillow case made from 100% cotton interlock. The sheet sets are available in six sophisticated designs. www.toshi.com.au

Air ingested by baby when bottle feeding is believed to be one of the contributing factors to colic. The new advanced comfort™ bottle range of bottles and teats from the award-winning closer to nature® is designed to reduce the risk of baby ingesting air during feeding.

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More than two million Australians suffer from dry eye with many more people suffering from the symptoms but are unaware of the cause. The new Murine Eye Mist is preservative free and can be used as often as needed to gently moisturise and refresh dry and tired eyes.

Conveniently sprayed onto closed eyelids, eye mist naturally restores the natural tear film reducing moisture loss. www.murine.com.au

Ask the experts car seat concerns There is so much confusion out there when it comes to choosing the right type of car seat for your child.

Height markers, tethers and Isofix are terms that we quickly need to learn as we dive head first into parenting and choosing the right car seat for our kids.

We asked Sharyn Perry, Head of Marketing at Dorel Australia, a few questions to get her expert advice on all things car seats.

something a child should ‘grow into’, but needs to be height appropriate from the first day of use. Don’t change your car seat just because your child has reached a specific age.

ALWAYS check the height markers because they determine when it’s time for a change.

1. From a manufacturers perspective, what do people need to be looking for when selecting a car seat?

Australia is the only country that has been testing seats on a rebound sled and use top tethers as part of the mandatory requirement, what this means is that Australian car seats are design to endure the highest crash forces in the world.

The methodology has proven to be the safest so much so that the US and Europe have slowly adopted our testing methods and now incorporated height measurements and the use of top tether as they can see the safety benefits.

There are a few essential items on the checklist: · It might sound obvious, but bring your child and your car along. That way, you can easily check the height markers and all the other important considerations for choosing the right car seat. · Make sure the seat fits your car properly and can be easily installed · Can other car seats be fitted properly along with the new one? · Make sure you can easily and efficiently use the seat, that the harness is simple to adjust, and you can get your child in and out easily 2. If there is one thing you want people to know about car seats, what would it be?

Simply, it’s height markers. Child car seats are divided into groups based on the height of the child. While age is certainly a factor, it is the height of your child that determines which car seat is most suitable. When your child’s shoulders reach the height markers, it means it’s time to change position of the car seat or upgrade the car seat. Don’t buy a child car seat that is too big – it’s not

3. How do the Australian standards for car seats differ to the rest of the world? Why is this a good thing?

4. What are the strangest things you have seen or heard in relation to car seats and car seat installation?

[Laugh] we have heard some bizarre questions but it’s only natural for first time parents adapting to their new world of baby products. Like Albert Einstein, we encourage parents ask questions and believe there is no such thing as a dumb question.

5. Maxi-cosi had the first Isofix car seat to launch in Australia. Why was it so important to you to be at the forefront of bringing this to Australia?

Maxi-cosi is a global brand and is a world leader in child restraint technology because of this it is very important to our brand promise to bring the latest technology to Australia.

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We’ve been road testing the brand new Maxi-Cosi ISOGO Hera and just quietly we love it! Installation is a cinch, it’s comfortable, stylish and safe!

Subscribe to the Kid Magazine newsletter or check back into the blog next month for our full review.

Three fun car accessories for kids It doesn’t have to be all serious busness when it comes to car seats! Keep the kids entertained, shielded and organised with these three fun kiddie car essentials.

Lulu in a Tutu, $24.95 www.lamazetoys.com

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Extra Wide Adjustable Car Window Shade, $13.95 www.dreambaby.com.au

Skip Hop Zoo Backseat Organiser Owl, $39.95 www.thestorknest.com.au

Smart snacking for mums Melissa Lichocik, Healthful Mums

It’s natural for us mums to put our family’s need before our own, which can be detrimental to our own health. We all lead busy lives, whether we are a stayat-home mum or a mum that is in the workforce. One thing we all have in common is a lack of time. This lack of time often leads to snacking, not that snacks are a bad thing but mums tend to mindlessly snack without really thinking about what they are putting in their mouths. So here are some tips to help you snack smart.

- Be prepared. If you are making the kids lunch box in the morning, why not make a small snack box for yourself?

Fill it full of cut up fruit, vegetables, home made muffins, wholemeal banana bread, rice crackers, cheese, bliss bites etc. Have it handy so that if you feel the need to munch on something, it is easily accessible.

- Avoid eating mindlessly. We have heard of eating mindfully, which is taking the time to enjoy your food and eating it slowly, but eating mindlessly is the opposite.

How many times have you finished the last few bites of your kids plates or thrown a half eaten biscuit in your mouth because your toddler didn’t want it all and it was simply easier to eat it rather than find the nearest bin?

Sound familiar? Most of the time you probably don’t even realize you are doing it and eating more food than you actually think. So make a conscious decision to leave the leftovers and refuse the half eaten biscuit.

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- Eat before you go. Going to a function or bbq and you know there will be treats galore there? Fill yourself up on some fruit and nuts before you go. This leaves you less tempted to sit mindlessly snack on chips and dips when you get there.

- Think quality not quantity. Eating low-calorie foods will often leave you hungry a couple of hours later. Just because a pre-packaged food is labeled low-calorie, doesn’t mean it is better for you and they are often bulked up with added sugar and artificial preservatives. Focus on eating good quality, wholesome foods like whole-grains, good protein sources and essential fats. These will leave you satisfied and less likely to be reaching for an extra snack.

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Melissa Lichocik has worked in the health industry for 16 years. She is a mum of two, a former paediatric nurse, a soon-to-be qualified nutritionist as well as a health and wellness blogger. She is the founder of Healthful Mums and her aim is to inspire and motivated mums to be the healthiest version of themselves they can be. You can find her at www.healthfulmums.com.au or follow her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/healthfulmums.

Chia Bliss Bites These are a great little snack to have on hand for when you are feeling nibble-ish and wanting something a little bit sweet. You will need a food processor or Thermomix.

Ingredients 150g/10 Medjool Dates with the pips removed (you can use dried dates if you prefer, however you might need to add an bit of water to help it bind).

20g shredded coconut 20g chia seeds 2 teaspoons of cacao powder (can use cocoa if you like) 1 teaspoon of Maca powder (optional) 1 tablespoon of organic honey Method Place all ingredients in Thermomix bowl or food processor and blend until well combined.

Roll into balls and then roll in some extra coconut Place in fridge to set

Spinach and Basil Pesto This recipe is great for a mid-afternoon snack serves with some vegetable sticks and plain rice crackers. Again you will need either a food processor or Thermomix.

Ingredients 50g Parmesan cheese 2 cloves of freshly peeled garlic 1 bunch of basil leaves 1 large handful of baby spinach leaves 100g of unsalted roasted cashew leaves 120g of extra virgin olive oil Method Cube the parmesan cheese and place in Thermomix or food processor and grate for around 10 seconds or until well grated.

Add garlic, basil leaves, spinach leaves and cashews and mix until well combined.

You may need to scrape down the sides of the bowl at this point. Add olive oil and mix for a further 30 seconds or until well combined.

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7everyfree apps new mum needs sara keli, kid magazine

Technology has changed the way we do so many things and parenting isno exception. Download these apps before baby arrives to have your app toolkit ready to go. Just remember to put the phone down and enjoy those amazing moments with your precious baby!

Tinybeans Those baby moments fly by in the blink of an eye and before you know it you are left with a blur of memories and hundreds (or maybe thousands) of photos to sort. Tinybeans is the app to help with that. Journal your moments and share them with friends for a beautiful record to cherish Save the Date This app from the NSW Government has a simple purpose – to provide a reminder of your child’s immunisation schedule. Set up a schedule for each of your children and receive a reminder when they are due for their next round of immunisations. It’s on less thing you need to try and remember and an important one at that.

Baby by Smallnest This is the perfect tool to help you keep track of baby’s feeding, sleeping and changing schedule. The app syncs across devices and you can share your baby’s schedule with others who are helping with babysitting. The app will put your mind at ease knowing that you have a tracked record, especially in those early weeks.

ACCC Keeping Baby Safe A brilliant app from the ACCC covering hazards and safety tips for all the key products you will buy for baby. The app also breaks down the hazards for each room in your home as well as key warnings and dangers for other baby products.

Sleepy Sounds White noise can be your best friend while trying to get baby to sleep and this app gives you a number of options.

Choose from the sound of heavy rain, vacuum cleaner, hair dryer or tumble dryer or even lullabies and nature sounds. You can also set the noise to a timer or play indefinitely.

First Aid by Australian Red Cross Brush up on your first aid skills and know what to do in an emergency with this app from the Australian Red Cross.

Covering everything from allergies to choking, poisoning, and more, the app is a handy guide essential for any parent.

SIDS and Kids Safe Sleeping All the latest information on safe sleeping, wrapping and tummy time, available at your finger tips. The app is illustrated with lots of details and all available in five different languages.

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A photo a month, a memory forever

The first days, weeks and months of having a new baby fly by in a blur of cuddles, love and dirty diapers. Before you know it your tiny baby is a walking, talking toddler ready to take on the world.

Those early days feel like a distant memory and you wish you could rewind time to go back for just one more newborn cuddle.

Create a beautiful record of your baby’s first year with these adorable printable mini month signs.

Place the printed sign next to your baby each month and snap away. The perfect baby shower present or gift for a new mum.

Designed by Kid Magazine Editor, Sara, the mini month signs are available exclusing in the Kid Magazine shop at $6.95 a set.

www.kidmagazine.com.au/shop

The way to a man’s heart Recipes from 4 Play by Mrs Turnbull

Ti Amo Pizza

Chicken Cordon Bleu

1 sheet shortcrust pastry 2 tablespoons pizza paste 1 tablespoon basil pesto ¾ cup grated 3-cheese mix 6 cherry tomatoes, halved 10 fresh basil leaves

Preheat oven to 180˚C.

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 2 slices Swiss cheese 2 slices ham 1⁄2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs

Etch one large love heart from the pastry. Liberally swathe with paste and pesto. Promiscuously sprinkle with cheese and tomatoes. Season with sea salt and cracked pepper.

Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until cooked and golden. Scatter with fresh basil leaves to serve.

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Preheat oven to 180C. Line a 20 x 30cm baking tray with baking paper.

Pound chicken breasts to 1cm thickness. Season both sides with sea salt and cracked pepper. Lay one slice of cheese and ham atop each chicken breast.

Roll chicken, tucking in ends and secure with a toothpick. Place on prepared baking tray and smother with breadcrumbs. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until cooked. Remove toothpicks, slice and serve immediately.

Tart 4 Two

Mad Passionate Explosive Cheese

200g Chocolate Ripple biscuits 5 tablespoons butter, melted 250g cream cheese, softened 400g condensed milk 10g sachet gelatine (agar flakes if you prefer) 50g milk chocolate

125g triple cream Brie 1⁄4 cup (60ml) Kahlua 1⁄4 cup (50g) brown sugar 1⁄4 cup pecans, chopped

In a blender, process the biscuits to create a fine meal. Transfer to a bowl and add the melted butter. Stir with passion to combine. Dominate the mixture, pressing it into the bottom of a lightly greased 20cm/9inch round cheesecake dish. Chill.

Gently slice the lid from the top of the soft cheese without removing.

Meanwhile, in a bowl beat the cream cheese with an electric beater until silky. Add the gloriously sticky condensed milk and beat. Dissolve the gelatine in 3 tablespoons of hot water, stirring vigorously, then fold into the mixture.

Allow the creamy fusion to flow freely across the base. With the chocolate in pieces, place in a microwave proof bowl for 30-second intervals, stirring after each until smooth. Trickle over the top of the cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set. Dust with chocolate shavings or crumbled flake to serve.

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Preheat oven 180C.

Place the cheese with its lid, on a small tray and bake for 10 minutes (preferably on a baking paper lined tray).

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, stir the Kahlua and sugar rendering a syruplike sauce. Bring this lusciousness to a kind boil.

Add the pecans and cook for a further 2 minutes, until golden and bubbling.

Remove the Brie from the oven, tenderly remove its lid and discard, transfer the wheel to a serving plate.

Pour the alluring sauce over the top, so that it flows freely. Indulge immediately with crackers.

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Minutes with Hana-Lia Krawchuk

Hana-Lia Krawchuk is a mum, fashion designer and Director of Love to Dream. Hana used her background in garment design to create the Love to Swaddle UP, the innvovative arms up swaddle. Parents all around the world have fallen in love with Hana’s range. We asked Hana a few questions about life, motherhood and fitting it all in.

Words of wisdom to new mums Throw out the books for the first month and just get to know your baby.

Quote/mantra you live by Say yes much much more than you say no!

Three words to describe your style

Shopping – online or bricks & mortar?

Upbeat, Clean, Approachable

Both! Clothing and shoes and fabrics that you need to touch in bricks and mortar, everything else online!

Top fashion brands for you and the kids

Technology you can’t live without We are loving zero waste labels such as New York brand Kallio Beauty product you swear by Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base, Makes your froundation Flawless and long wearing!

Advice for juggling motherhood and work You can’t do it all even though some say you can so stop feeling guilty, you are doing an incredible job.

Favourite room in your home Can our backyard be a room? We have a fabulous 1980’s spa which is hilarious. It comes with an inbuilt ice bucket for those champagne emergencies. I love spending time in there with the kids, they are so little that they think it is a swimming pool and with the jets on I get a relaxing massage at the same time.

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The calendar in my iPhone, I can’t make a move before checking the calendar first. Dropbox is extremely useful too.

Ultimate holiday destination Paris for romance, art and architecture Galapogos islands to see nature at its best Barcelona to go dancing Best toy you ever bought your kids I bought these magnetised triangles and squares on a trip to China, the kids build 3D objects with them and it is hours of fun.

END Find out more about Hana and Love to Dream at www. lovetodream.com.au.

shop where the cool kids shop

With the plethora of online businesses popping up all over the web, knowing where to shop can be the hardest decision you need to make. We’ve done the leg work for you and tracked down some of the hippest places to shop for you and the kids. Whether you are after funky party supplies, new maternity clothes, a fabulous photographer or toys for the kids, you will find it all plus more in the new Kid Magazine DIrectory.

Want to find out how you can join the directory? Email sara@kidmagazine.com.au for the details on our affordable packages.

www.kidmagazine.com.au/directory

Kid Magazine Loves

TOMS shoes are classic, stylish and comfortable and I love that for every pair of shoes sold, TOMS give a new pair of shoes to a child in need from developing countries. My favourite picks from the A/W range are these Chambray Tiny TOMS ($50) and Birds of Paradise Women’s TOMS ($75). imajine.com.au

What is the point of stylish clothes if they are covered with ugly bibs? These two bib sets from River Island are super cute, trendy and totally drool worthy! At only $12 a pair they are an affordable way to protect gorgeous clothes in style. au.riverisland.com

Barbie has had a makeover and is now donning a cape and mask to inspire little girls to be super. The Barbie in Princess Power animated film will be released on Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD in March along with Babrbie in Princess Power Super Sparkle dolls. www.besuper.com

If your kids are learning to tell the time, an Ice-Watch Ice-Mini might be the perfect investment. The feature a small dial with large mutli-coloured figures to make telling the time that much easier and a soft silicone wrist-strap that won’t pull on little wrists. Available in black, white, blue, lime green, orange, red, pink and purple for $89.90 each. au.ice-watch.com

The Wiggles are on tour in March and hitting a venue near you. The Rock & Roll Preschool tour kicks off in Sydney. Alongside the tour is the release of the Rock & Roll Preschool CD (out now) and DVD (available from 4 March). Hoyts Cinemas will also be screening Rock & Roll Preschool for three weeks from 21 February. www.thewiggles.com kidmagazine.com.au 34

Birth prints are such a lovely gift for a new baby and these two from Words Etc would have to be my favourites around. Available as a framed or unframed print or as a digital file, the designs are modern fun and affordable with pricing from $20. A custom design service is also available. www.wordsetc.com.au

In our house we were struck down with a tummy bug recently and I was so relieved to have some Hydralyte Electrolyte Ice Blocks waiting in the freezer. Perfect for refuelling when you just don’t feel like eating anything.

Also ideal for cooling down on a hot day! Available at all pharmacies in Australia. www.hydralyte.com.au

These gorgeous doorstop bookends are the newest product from kids lifestyle brand Mocka. The cute animals will brighten up you little ones bedroom, keep books neatly stored and prevent doors slamming shut.

Available in horse, bird, whale or turtle designs for only $19.95 each. www.mocka.com.au

There is now an easy way to organise a collection for a group gift without having to chase people and be left out of pocket. GroupTogether makes it easy to set up a collection and does all the follow up for you. You can even donate a portion of the collection to charity. www.grouptogether.com

One of my favourite essential items for a newborn wardrobe is the Sapling Child Heart Pants. A quick instagram search of #saplingheartpants or #saplingheartbloomers will tell you why. These 100% GOTS certified organic cotton pants are only $22.95 (or $9.95 for the bloomers). This Aussie brand is now taking the world by storm! saplingchild.com

New from Annabel Trends are these fun and functional denim aprons. Available in a number of styles including a full apron, long and short half aprons and even an oven mitt they are perfect as a BBQ apron, or while preparing a dinner party meal. Prices start from $34.95. www.annabeltrends.com kidmagazine.com.au 35

Beautiful and affordable natural skincare isn’t that easy to find but the new range from ModelCo ticks both boxes. The collection of 12 products including cleansers, moisturisers, facial oils, an exfoliator, a toner facial wipes and the Instant Miracle Booster hero product smell divine and feel gentle and soothing on your skin. Prices range from $8-$35. www.modelcocosmetics.com

Mitsubishi Mirage LS CVT Juliet Potter, Autochic.com.au

Vital Stats

Price: $14,990 - $16,490 Safety: ***** Eco-friendly: **** Economical: ***** Runs on: Petrol Parking: ***** Storage: *** Boot: Small Cup holders: 3 Comfort: ***

The all-new Mitsubishi Mirage is one of Australia’s most affordable cars to run… and the great news is, it just got even cheaper!

Style & drive The five-seat Mitsubishi Mirage is available in three spec levels, ES, ES Sport and LS, with the option of five-speed manual or CVT auto for all spec levels. Last year we test drove the top-spec LS CVT auto and found it to be a truly awesome little runabout car. It was compact, nimble and extremely fuel efficient. This year the price of the Mirage range has been reduced, with the LS coming down from $17,740 to $16,490. Bargain!

For its price, the features on the LS are outstanding. It has keyless entry on the driver’s side and the boot, push button start, dusk-sensing headlights, rain-sensing wipers, climate-control air-conditioning, steering wheel controls, a CD player with USB/AUX/iPod compatability and Bluetooth with audio streaming.

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The interior of the car is simple and basic. We think the designers were going for “cool and groovy” with the twotone cream and grey design on the dash and doors, but it unfortunately just makes the interior look a little tacky. The cloth seats look solid and durable, and the rear bench seat is okay for short journeys but might get a tad cramped for adults on long journeys. There is a surprising amount of leg room both front and back. You can install a rear facing car seat, though the front passenger will mourn the loss of quite a lot of their leg room. Afull-sized pram will fit on the boot if you remove the hatch cover. (You might have to pop one wheel off the pram too depending on your brand of pram.)

The car Drive.com.au voted Best City Car has a 1.2L three cylinder MIVEC engine that gives the base ES manual model a best-in-class fuel efficiency of 4.6L/100km and C02 emissions of 109g/km. The LS CVT isn’t far behind with fuel efficiency of 4.9L/100km and C02 emissions of 115g/km. The engine is a bit rough and ready, and it does have lawnmower tendencies, but it does its job with guts and gumption. The Mirage turns on a dime so parking is a breeze.

Safety Although it might be small and light, the Mirage has a five-star ANCAP safety rating, and comes with six airbags, including front, front side, full-length curtain airbags and a driver’s knee airbag. Active safety systems include Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Active Stability Control (ASC), and Emergency Brake Assist (EBA). The Mirage body uses Mitsubishi Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution (RISE)

design to provide outstanding passenger protection in the event of an accident. There are three car seat anchors in the rear bench seat, and ISOFIX car seat hooks on both outboard rear seats for easy car seat installation.

Eco (Mirage LS CVT) Fuel consumption: 4.9L/100km CO2 emission: 115g/km

Pricing Mirage ES 1.2L 5-speed Man - $12,990 Mirage ES 1.2L CVT Auto - $14,490 Mirage ES Sport 1.2L 5-speed Man - $13,990 Mirage ES Sport 1.2L CVT Auto - $15,490 Mirage LS 1.2L 5-speed Man - $14,990 Mirage LS 1.2L CVT Auto - $16,490 Describe the car in three words Cute, Compact, Affordable What are the best things about this car?

The price. Hands down it’s amazing value for money!

And the downsides?

The engine is a bit rough and ready.

What does it run on?

Petrol.

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Liked it?

Yes! The Mirage is a perfect city car. Its fuel efficient, you can park it anywhere, and it has great features like keyless entry and key free start.

If personified, who would this car be?

Mila Kunis

END autochic.com.au is the most chic and sassy auto haven online today where women can learn, chat and buy a car without even leaving her house. It’s all about helping to make buying and owning a car a fair, stress-free and yes, even a fun experience!

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Elise’s 5th Birthday Rainbow Party When our December cover girl turned five, it was a colourful affair full of rainbows, balloons and lots of fun! Elise’s mum hired the local hall and created a rainbow paradise fit for a princess. The elegant rainbow ball cake was made by a talented friend and the kids snacked on sausage rolls, pizza and juicy watermelon. Elise created her own rainbow artworks and joined her friends on the floor to finish the afternoon with entertainment from Matt Falloon and his trained balloons.

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Rainbow Pom Pom Garland, $24.95 obdesigns.net/shop

Carnival Stripes Paper Lantern – 12 pack, $24.90 www.thepartypeople.com.au

Mosey Feather Garland, $105 www.youngfolkstore.com.au

Rainbow Bird Wings, from $70 www.sparrowandb.com.au

RAINBOW PARTY

Confetti Coloured Lolly Bags by Poppies For Grace, $12.95 www.simplysweetsoirees.com.au

Create your own rainbow party with these multi coloured party decorations.

Think lots and lots of colour, spots, stripes, feathers and fun!

Colourful Rainbow GIRLS Birthday Invitation with Envelope, $2.90 www.lifeispeachy.com.au

Chevron Pastels Cupcake Wrappers – 12 pack, $6.99 www.illumedesign.com.au

Rainbow Heart Party Kit, $29.95 www.evansandhall.com.au

giveaways To enter visit www.kidmagazine.com.au/win Competitions close Tuesday, 31 March 2015 at midnight AEDT Full competition terms & conditions at www.kidmagazine.com.au/terms--conditions A closer to nature® advanced comfort™ pack valued at $239

Two Ice-Mini watches valued at $89.90 each

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A $100 Sapling Child voucher

Four copies of 4 Play valued at $29.99 each

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Six copies of The Wiggles Rock & Roll Preschool CD valued at $14.99 each

A Mocka Multi Stripe Teepee valued at $99.99

Three Comfortchew comforters valued at $34.99 each

Be a super hero to help HeartKids!

Super Boss Day is a new initiative from HeartKids where bosses dress as a superhero for a day to raise funds for children with heart disease and their families. Bosses can nominate themselves or be dobbed in by employees who sponsor them.

Get involved in this super initiative!

REGISTER FOR SUPER BOSS DAY AT SUPERBOSSDAY.ORG.AU

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mission to improve the lives and futures of families affected by Childhood Heart Disease (CHD).

It is the leading cause of death for babies under 1 year of age, and sadly there is no known cure.

We provide family centred support and educational services, funding for research, and we advocate for the needs of children with CHD.

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Book reviews

Go back to the era of Louis XIII with Gernomino Stilton and his crew. In this latest Geronimo Stilton graphic novel they must find the real Louis XIII and get him back on his throne. Each page is packed with action, adventure and colourful illustrations Ages 6-12.

Papercutz, $14.99

From the author of Pig the Pug comes a delightful story about learning to love your self as you are. Thelma is a pony who aspires to be a Unicorn. But when Thelma’s dream becomes a reality she discovers that the grass isn’t always greener on the other side. Ages 3+.

Scholastic Press, $16.99

Hollywood actresses, missing diamonds and a thrilling adventure all combine in this novel of intrigue from talented author Elen Caldecott. The culturally diverse characters bring up the serious themes of prejudice and immigration with a light touch. The first in the Marsh Road Mysteries series. Ages 8-12.

Bloomsbury, $14.99

If you’ve ever wanted to know what makes pirates quiver in their books, The Beastlies are it. The kids will be racing to get to the end of this beautifully illustrated picture book. Sure to become a firm favourite of kids and parents alike. Ages 3+.

Bloomsbury, $14.99

A gorgeous book for introducing kids to Australian native animals, Conga Dance has a fun and upbeat vibe that will have the kids wanting to start their own conga line. The catchy rhyming text builds until the animals fall in a tangle at the end. Ages 0-5.

Koala Books, $14.99

A full moon, a mysterious ship, stolen loot and ghostly pirates. From the author of The Pirates Next Door comes this new pirate adventure series. The chapter book is easy to read and features a cast of fun characters that will have the kids coming back for more. Ages 7-10.

Koala Books, $11.99

What happens when you combine two hungry canine friends with the end of the world? A hilarious graphic novel that will have even the most resistant reader turning every page.

Characters Brownie and Apollo will have your canine loving kids laughing through every page. Ages 9-11.

Bloomsbury, $14.99

One for the mums! Working mum and business success story, Penny Spencer, shares her experiences and advice in building a career and business you are passionate about whilst juggling family life. Covering topics such as networking, working with your spouse, empowering employees and giving back, it is a must read for working mums.

Advantage Media Group, $11.98

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get crafty

statement necklace tutorial Get creative with this stunning statement necklace made from STAEDTLER FIMO oven hardened clay. You will need about an hour of “crafting time” (plus baking and drying time) to make this necklace. An beginner level project, you can also substitute black and white for brighter colours. STAEDTLER FIMO products are available from Eckersley’s Art & Craft, Lincraft, or other art and craft supply stores.

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Materials 21g black STAEDTLER FIMO Soft 35g white STAEDTLER FIMO Soft 1 sheet STAEDTLER FIMO Silver Leaf Metal Jo Sonja’s Satin Varnish Paint brush 1m piece of 3mm black leather Instructions Cut three pieces of black FIMO soft each weighing 7g. Use a kitchen scale to check the weight. You will also need five pieces of white FIMO soft also weighting 7g.

Place the balls on the bamboo skewer sticks and arrange the sticks in your oven so the balls fit between the oven racks. Bake at 110°C for 30 minutes.

Work each piece of FIMO soft with your fingers until it is soft and malleable and then roll it into a ball (note: when working with the white FIMO soft ensure your hands are very clean).

Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Place the skewer sticks over a tea cup or bowl and gently cover with a layer of varnish. Leave over night to dry. This will give the balls a shinier look and also helps to hold down any loose pieces of the leaf metal.

Use a bamboo skewer to pierce a hole through the balls. Once the ball is pierced it will likely need a bit of reshaping. Check that the leather will slide through the hole in the ball. If not, make the hole slightly larger.

Thread the balls onto the leather string.

Take three of the white balls and cover them in the FIMO Silver Leaf Metal (note: I used pieces of orange and yellow FIMO soft leftover from another project for the leaf metal covered balls). This is quite fiddly but it is best to break off a small piece and gently roll it around the ball.

Tie off at the end to your desired length.

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Maroon Turkish Towel, $39 www.rockribbonsecogifts.com

Milly + Eugene Chevron Red Vase, $69 www.backstreetshopper.com.au

Birch by Ink & Spindle removable fabric decal, from $214.95 www.thewallstickercompany.com.au Burgundy Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan, $59.95 www.anniesloan.com

Simply Patchouli Pillar Candle, $14.95 www.buckleyandphillips.com

Be inspired by Marsala, the Pantone Colour of the Year. Think earthy toned red-brown hues much like the fortified wine that the shade takes it name from. Add a pop of Marsala into your home for a sophisticated on trend look with these gorgeous pieces.

Scallop Throw Berry, $69.95 www.laura-ashley.com.au

Winston Nickel Lamp Base, $149 Empire Shade Bacall Berry 12�, $99.95 www.laura-ashley.com.au

m petal premiu chair in 59 2 Gigi Arm fabric, $ .com.au pusher re furnitu ntastic www.fa

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Red Emporium Owlbert Candle, $12.95 www.emporiumhome.com.au

can’t get enough of kid magazine?

For mums who love pretty things, style and looking after themselves and their families, the Kid Magazine blog is a must read. Be inspired by the weekly etsy roundup, see what goes into making Kid Magazine plus more of the features you love including recipes, craft ideas, tips for everyday parenting and much more.

If you think you have an interesting story that other mums would love to read about then get in touch about our guest blogging opportunities. Email sara@kidmagazine.com.au to say hey.

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celebrate chinese new year Recipes by Sara Keli, Kid Magazine Chinese New Year falls on 19th February and this year welcomes the year of the Goat.

These recipes are by no means traditional Chinese fare but they are a modern take on restaurant favourites that the kids will love. Enjoy!

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Fried rice Serves 4 1 cup uncooked basmati rice 2 ½ tbsp sesame oil 2 eggs, lightly whisked 1 clove garlic, crushed 4 rashers short cut bacon, diced into 1cm squares 400g chicken breast diced into small pieces 1 cup frozen peas 1 carrot, grated 2 tbsp salt reduced soy sauce 2 spring onions, trimmed and finely sliced Cook the rice according to packet instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.

Heat a wok on medium-high heat. Place ½ tablespoon of the sesame oil in the wok. Add the eggs and swirl to cover the bottom of the wok. Cook for one minute and carefully turn over. Cook for another 30 seconds, or until cooked. Remove from the wok, slice into 1cm strips and set aside.

Add another tablespoon of sesame oil to the wok followed by the garlic. Cook for one minute and then add the bacon. Stir frequently for two minutes and then add the chicken and to the wok and cook for a further five minutes.

When the chicken is cooked add the frozen peas, grated carrot, rice, soy sauce and remaining tablespoon of sesame oil. Stir all ingredients together for two to three minutes or until the rice is heated through.

Serve into bowls. Place the sliced egg on top and finish with the sliced spring onions.

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prawn dumplings Makes 30 500g green prawns, peel and deveined 120g baby spinach leaves 1 clove garlic, peeled thumb size piece of ginger, skin removed 2 tbsp chives, roughly chopped 1 packet Gow Gee pastry salt reduced soy sauce to serve Place a steamer over a saucepan of water and bring to the boil.

Blanch the baby spinach leaves by placing them in a bowl and cover with boiling water for one minute. Remove from the water and drain.

Add the prawns, spinach, garlic, ginger and chives into the bowl of a food processor. Mix until combined.

Working one at a time, place a teaspoon of the prawn mixture into a Gow Gee pastry. Bring the sides up to meet in the middle and pinch so they stay in place. This can be quite a fiddly activity but the dumplings don’t need to look perfect!

Once all the dumplings have been assembled, place them in a single layer in the steamer. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the mixture is cooked through and the pastry has softened.

Serve with soy sauce as an entrĂŠe or with steamed green beans and Chinese broccoli as a heartier meal.

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san choy bau Serves 4 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 tbsp olive oil thumb size piece of ginger, skin removed and finely chopped 500g pork mince 100g grams button mushrooms, roughly chopped 220g tin water chestnuts, drained and roughly chopped 1 cup chinese cabbage, finely shredded 3 tbsp kecap manis 1 lime 2 spring onions, finely sliced 1 tbsp sesame seeds to serve 1 iceberg lettuce, leaves separated Heat the oil in a wok on medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for two minutes. Add the pork and cook for five minutes, breaking up the meat as you go.

Add the mushrooms and water chestnuts and stir for a further minute.

Add the cabbage, kecap manis and squeeze the juice from the lime into the wok. Stir for a further minute or until the cabbage is wilted.

Serve the san choy bau in the iceberg lettuce leaves and sprinkle with the sesame seeds and spring onions.

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