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As a former fussy eater, I think Prue Leith is wrong about banning packed lunches

COMMENT: The celebrity chef is taking aim at lunchboxes as part of plans to revolutionise school dinners. But for kids who struggle with food, it’s not always the ‘healthy’ solution she thinks it is, writes Helen Coffey

The Independent UK · Aug 26

How the UK forgot to teach its children to cook – and has lost out because of it

IN FOCUS: More than half of young people lack confidence in the kitchen, as parents and schools stop passing on this vital skill. As a new movement aims to fix that, Hannah Twiggs looks at what a generation has missed out on by not being able to make a simple…

The Independent UK · Mar 19

Swap ultra-processed baby food for meals from these nutritionist-approved cookbooks

Several brands of leading baby food have been classified as UPFs. Here’s what to cook instead and the cookbooks to use, according to a nutritionist

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025

Best baby weaning books to help your child’s journey to solids

Recipes and tips for your baby’s first introduction to food

Evening Standard · Mar 9, 2023

Best baby weaning products to help take the hassle out of weaning

From bowls and bibs to the best recipe books, these are the things to invest in to make your weaning journey as smooth as possible

Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2022