You know that moment when you’re staring at the fridge, trying to figure out what to feed the kids that isn’t another slice of toast or a beige freezer dinner? We’ve all been there. The world is full of quick fixes, but deep down, we all want the good stuff—real food, the kind that doesn’t come with a list of ingredients longer than a shopping receipt.

So, let’s talk about feeding kids properly. No processed junk. No sugar-laden distractions. Just proper food that tastes good, fuels their little bodies, and doesn’t leave them bouncing off the walls or crashing by 3 pm.

This is about making it easy. Simple meals. Good ingredients. And a plan so you’re not caught off guard when the hunger hits.

1. Meat & Veg First. Kids need protein and good fats to thrive. Think pasture-raised meats, wild fish, organic dairy, and loads of colourful vegetables.
2. Ditch the Beige. If it’s white, fluffy, and comes in a packet, question it. Swap the processed carbs for vibrant, fresh alternatives.
3. Make it Fun. Kids eat with their eyes. A shepherd’s pie shaped like a volcano? Chicken drumsticks as caveman food? Get creative.
4. Snack Smarter. If it comes in a crinkly packet, it’s probably not food. Let’s do cheese, boiled eggs, and homemade ‘nuggets’ instead.
5. Cook Once, Eat Twice. Bulk cooking is your best friend. Shepherd’s pie today, mini shepherd’s pies for lunchboxes tomorrow.

Breakfasts

Eggy Bread Soldiers, Breakfast Omelette Muffins, Greek Yoghurt & Honey Pots, Boiled Eggs & Dippers, Homemade Granola Clusters, Cheese & Ham Roll-Ups.

Lunches

Mini Shepherd’s Pies, Chicken Drumsticks & Coleslaw, Fish Cakes with Peas & Tartare Dip, Cheese & Veggie Muffins, Soup & Dippy Soldiers.

Teas

Cottage Pie Volcano, Fish Pie with Cheesy Mash, Chicken & Rainbow Veg Stir Fry, Slow-Cooked Beef Stew, Homemade Meatballs in Tomato Sauce.

Grass-fed lamb mince, pasture-raised chicken drumsticks & thighs, wild-caught fish, organic non homogenised milk, natural Greek yoghurt, farmhouse cheddar, fresh vegetables, berries, raw honey, bone broth, and extra virgin olive oil.

If there’s one thing to take away from this, it’s that feeding kids doesn’t have to mean plastic cheese and beige nuggets. Real food, cooked properly, is the best investment in their health (and your sanity).

At FarmCo, we’re here to help. Every single ingredient we’ve mentioned here? We sell it. From grass-fed meat to organic veg, natural dairy to honey. It’s proper food, for proper meals, made for real life.

So let’s ditch the packets, cook a little more, and watch the kids thrive. Sound good?

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