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For some reason, fibre doesn't seem to get much of a look in when the subject of balanced diets comes up. It really ought to though as most people in the UK aren't getting enough. While we should be consuming 30g a day, the majority of us are only managing 18g. This 'fibre gap' isn't ideal, ...
I absolutely love Nutella so it was a no-brainer when I was asked to come up with an Easter breakfast recipe that complements the hazelnut-based spread. The beauty of Nutella is that a little goes a long way. One 15g portion (equivalent to one heaped teaspoon) is 80kcals and can be enjoyed as part of a ...
When things that were popular in the 1980s make a comeback, it isn't always good news. Some fashion choices and musical acts should remain in that decade. This particular return, however, is a very welcome one as far as I'm concerned. If you're as old as me, you may remember Hofmeister and George the Bear. Well ...
Attending the opening of a new venture is always exciting and I was particularly looking forward to one earlier this week. This is because it involved a tasty treat I hadn't had in years - Poutine. If you haven't tried it before, Poutine is a much-loved Canadian dish consisting of chips served with cheese curds and ...
If there's one food that everyone in our family loves, it's pizza. There are never any complaints from the kids when we serve it up and we love trying new ones whenever possible. Speaking of which, we've just sampled Chicago Town's brand new range, The Pizza Kitchen. There are four flavours in The Pizza Kitchen range. ...
I often think that modern families aren't properly represented in popular culture. I'm not alone in this either. A recent survey carried out by McCain as part of its We Are Family Campaign found that 49% of Brits feel the same. Furthermore, 84% couldn't recall seeing anything that resembled their own setup during the last six ...
Now that the boys are back at school a familiar routine has returned. As soon as they've kicked off their shoes and dropped their bags and coats, they head for the kitchen. It's obvious what they're after, of course. While they need a snack, it's important to us that it's healthy and that's where Little ...
With the school summer holidays mere days away, I'm looking forward to a slower pace. First things first, I'm switching off the alarm. No school run means no need to get up as early. I love being my own boss! With this in mind, I'm hoping for a few lie ins and maybe even the odd brunch in ...
I love a barbecue but it can be all too easy to fall into the trap of cooking the same things every time. Sausages, burgers and chicken are great but variety, as they say, is the spice of life. It's good, then, to try something new once in a while. Yesterday, for example, we tried ...
I've really enjoyed taking part in the Haier Fresher Diaries campaign. Last week I found out how I could save £140 a year on food. This week I've been putting that advice into practise. With the aid of a Haier Multi Door Fridge Freezer. Oh yes. To say I was looking forward to reviewing it would ...
I'm Tom Briggs. A proud dad of three and, somehow or other, a multi-award-winning parent blogger.
I've been writing Diary of the Dad since 2010 and it's gone from a small hobby to my full-time job.
I still have the same enthusiasm for this blog as I did when I wrote my first post and hope you enjoy reading my musings as much as I do writing them.
