There’s a carrot in my piñata

For this book, as well as its prequel, There’s a Beetroot in My Cake, I worked as the line editor and PR writer. I was also asked by the duo behind this fantastic publication to write the forward:

“Let’s kick things off with an admission of sorts – I’m not much of a foodie. I don’t know much about nutrition, I’ve never been a keen cook (although I do put together a great platter), and I often look on in awe as my Instagram feed fills with friends creating mid-week masterpieces while I reheat last night’s Thai takeaway. Having said all of that, I always knew the importance of food and how their superpowers can literally change your life. So, when I had my little girl, I wanted to learn more about the foods I was giving her growing body. Without the time (or the desire) to turn myself into a nutritional guru, I gathered trustworthy resources from people who did have the desire, the knowledge, and the means to give me the information I needed. Cue There's a Beetroot in my Cake! This book has become my go-to guide for nutritional, fun food that… wait for it… my daughter actually eats!

Now as we have entered the age of birthday parties and what feels like continual weekend BBQs and celebrations, I have discovered a whole new challenge – the party food table! Usually packed with fairy bread, lollies, sugary cake, and processed pastries; I can’t keep my daughter away. She’s responding to the colours, the excitement, and of course the tastes. So, do you forego all you have learned and let your children feast on these foods that you know affect their bodies and their minds? Perhaps there is a way to keep the colours, the excitement, and the delicious tastes without dismantling the nutrition? 

We’ll just have to read the pages of There’s a Carrot in my Piñata and discover for ourselves (and our children).”