Great food ideas

We have noticed a lot of interest lately surrounding meal plans. The idea of drafting up a list of weekly meals is a good one. There is no need to race home after work and try to concoct a meal at short notice, the key is preparation and knowing what will be cooking days ahead. Imagine having your week’s meals written out and an order in for your fresh produce, eggs and milk to be delivered at the start of the week. Talk about being prepared! (Watch this space.)

One great way to keep the sugar cravings at bay for kids is to cut up a whole heap of fruit and lay it out on a plate within easy reach. Kids won’t always think to pick up a piece of fruit and peel and/or cut it, but if it is all laid out strategically in their view chances are they will grab a bit on their way past. Do this on weekends to combat the afternoon sugar craving. Or at night after dinner to stop the night time fridge dwelling. And let’s face it, a colourful display of fresh, sweet fruit does look very enticing.

Well we can officially say The Lettuce Shop is back in full swing after the festive season break. New season Nashi are in and they are looking sensational! Fancy some delicious pears for kids’ lunchboxes? Order some here.

Have a fantastic week! 

School holiday fun!

At The Lettuce Shop we are all about simplifying life for our customers. And as a lot of you will currently have young ones on school holidays we've got a few ideas to keep the boredom at bay.

The City of Fremantle is currently running some free workshops for people aged between 12 and 25 years. Workshops include creative theatre, mask making and skateboarding among other things. Check out their website for full info.

1300 Trail Rides host day camps for kids to explore WA's landscape on horseback. Day camps are for kids over the age of 8 and run up until January 25. Check out their website for more info.

Challenge Stadium host a range of fun activities for kids of all ages over the school holidays. Head over to their website to see the range of activities and holiday fun.

Fremantle Art Centre runs exciting art programs for kids during school holidays. Classes commence Monday 16 and run until Friday 27 January. Head to their website for more information.

The Sandpit at Mandurah Performing Arts Centre runs a holiday program from 16 to 27 January that encourages the creative side of kids. Cost is only $2 per child per session and run from 9am to 2pm daily. Visit here to find out all about it.

Cottesloe Beach never disappoints. Have some fun in the sand and in the waves, take a picnic of fresh, cut fruit to keep littlies happy and end the day with fish and chips on the grass watching the sunset.

And lastly, Bayswater Waves is always a fun day out for kids of all ages. Mums and dads can sit back and enjoy a coffee or join in the water fun.

To save yourself a trip to the supermarket don't forget to place your order for next week's delivery of fruit and veg, and have a great week!