Laura Ansbro
Bio
Freelance writer, parent, food worshipper, occasional skin-flint
Check out my blog www.millennialhuntergatherer.com for a little bit more of the foodie stuff
Stories (18/0)
How to Make Hot Chocolate Stirring Sticks
This Christmas, are you looking for a small token to hand out to friends? Gifts for your children's teachers? Or one of those all important reserve gifts, for when someone unexpectedly brings you a present and you need to reciprocate pronto?
By Laura Ansbro5 years ago in Feast
Are Shopping List Apps Really Worth the Effort?
"I got bread!" Hubby calls as he comes in from work."Um...I also got bread. Did you get avocados?""No, I only went to the garage, they don't have avocados.""I thought you were doing a supermarket shop on your way home?" I say, puzzled."I was going to," he says, "but then I remembered that you often swing by the market on a Wednesday, so I thought you'd get some there. Didn't want to end up with double avocados, like last week."
By Laura Ansbro5 years ago in Feast
Cooking with Toddlers: 8 Top Tips and a Failsafe Recipe
Cooking together is an exciting, fun activity for small children, ideal for those rainy days when you don't feel like venturing out. It's filled with sensory experiences and opportunities for learning, but it can have its pitfalls. These top tips are a recipe for success.
By Laura Ansbro5 years ago in Feast
Riddle and Finns, Brighton, UK
For fans of seafood, a trip to Riddle and Finns is like worshipping at the altar of culinary genius. What is it like? Smart understated decor with a flavour of sparklingly clean old-fashioned fishmonger's mixed with subtle Art Deco glamour, Riddle and Finns feels immediately welcoming. The bustle of The Lanes just outside give a pleasant, busy atmosphere despite being fairly quiet when I visited. There's also a street counter where you can order food and see the chefs at work in the kitchen, perfect for a bit of culinary theatre.
By Laura Ansbro5 years ago in Feast
Parenting for Good Mental Health in Our Children
We read so much about how our overcrowded lives, lack of sleep and stiff upper lip mentality can lead us into poor mental health. We read even more about the benefits of practices to improve our mental health. Experts have noted a worrying rise in child mental health problems in recent years. Is there a way to parent our children so that they can learn to deal with their own pressurised lives as children and into adulthood? And at the same time take care of our own mental health?
By Laura Ansbro5 years ago in Families