Is it birthday party time?????

If so, you're probably going through the same nightmare I went through a little while back. Isn't it really annoying that you can't find age appropriate small gifts to use as party favours? Surprisingly there is almost nothing on the market for the under 3s. Shocking... unless you know where to look!

I've dealt with nursery / gifting wholesalers for years and I have bags of ideas as to what makes really fab little party presies. I can supply the contents for you to bag at home, supply the bags separately for you to bag at home, or deliver the whole kit and caboodle already packed in bags. I can source plastic bags (with all the popular kiddies characters - not encouraged as they're not very green) or specially designed paper bags (recyclable!), for the more eco-friendly parties.

I specialise in babies & toddlers (birthdays, christenings etc.) but I also do weddings, christmas bashes, corporate parties etc.

Prices start from £5 per bag.
Email me at midorineko@hotmail.co.uk with the details of the party (date, number of bags, age of the guests) and any special requirements.
Fast & friendly service!!!

Suitable from 6 months
Suitable for freezing

MAKES 5 PORTIONS

Prep + Cooking Time: 20 minutes

1/2 tbsp olive oil
350g/12oz courgettes / zucchini, peeled and diced
180ml/6 fl oz water with a bay leaf
1 chicken breast (approx. 125g/4oz)
A little bit of freshly grated parmesan

Method:

• Heat the olive oil in a pot (I like to use a cast iron pan for this: the thick bottom is great to cook evenly) and soften the courgettes until they are fairly soft (about 5minutes.)
  
• Add the water and bay leaf and bring to the boil.
  
• Reduce the heat, then add the chicken (cut into small pieces.) Cook for about 10 minutes: check the chicken towards the end. It must be thoroughly cooked - sushi-grade and al-dente are not acceptable!
  
• If your child is still toothless remove the bay leaf before blending. It tastes great with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, and goes well with rice (baby rice or for toddlers use long grain / basmati.) The remainder can be frozen in individual portions.

Using the same method you can cook variations of this dish by using different vegetables: mushrooms, eggplant / aubergine and squash work well.