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4 Ways to use Jelly in Packed Lunches
Up until this month I had never given jelly inside a lunchbox because my mind always assumed that since we store jelly in the fridge, that it would just melt outside the fridge. However in a conversation with a friend, she pointed out that ready bought jelly cups always remained fine. So I decided to test it with home made jelly at home, and sure enough, after a morning on the kitchen top the jelly was still solid. Jelly made at home also turns out cheaper and is more respectful to the environment than the store bought cups. So if...
Valentine's Day Lunchbox Ideas
For those of you who like me, enjoy making a packed lunch look fun, Valentine's day is really just another excuse to get creative with anything love-related. Here are some ideas to do this in an easy way (because busy mums have no time for food art!)
Packing a Lunch in an Insulated Food Jar
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Giving a hot meal as a packed lunch is a real treat, especially in the winter. Packing in an insulated food jar can also be a huge time saver because you can give left overs from dinner or you can batch cook foods and freeze them for future lunches. It also adds more variety by introducing warm foods to the lunchbox list: perfect for those children who don't like sandwiches and wraps or who are very fussy and have less variety in their foods. But don't forget that insulated food jars can also be used to keep foods cold, so...
Preparing packed lunches in Summer
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Packing lunches in summer is the same as the rest of the year really, but here are some tips and ideas to keep in mind and to give you some inspiration
Making Kids Lunches Fun
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When it comes to accessories to make lunches fun, I must say we are spoiled for choice! You don't have to be a food artist or spend an hour plating a snack and making it fancy. Just using some accessories and adding some cute forks or sticks can really brighten up the dish.