Today I made the Vegie Smugglers Spiced Chickpeas from Wendy’s Ebook The Complete Vegie Smugglers Lunchbox Planner. The planner is divided into 4 terms with a planner of what to pack for the lunchbox each week and a new recipe for each of the weeks. That’s a total of 40 new recipes and weekly planners. […]

School Lunchbox: Spiced Chickpeas

Pancake Bites
If your looking for an easy ways to make lots of pancakes quickly and with all different types of flavours then these Pancake Bites are just what you need. These pancake bites take a simple pancake batter, poured into a mini muffin pan, topped with your favourite toppings and then baked. Viola 24 pancake bites […]

Review + Giveaway – SunRice Mini Bites
If you are looking for a healthier pre packaged lunchbox alternative then these Mini Bites from SunRice are perfect. Why are they perfect for the lunchbox: They are National Healthy School Canteen Amber compliant. They are made from Australian grown Brown Rice. Completely made in Australia. Gluten Free Only warning is that they may contain […]

Review + Giveaway: D’Orsogna Chorizo and Potato Croquettes
This dish is a real winner, they are perfect as well for dinner, served with a cold salad and by making a larger batch you can also enjoy them for lunch the next day. Whether they are served hot or cold these little gems have the perfect balance of flavour. The D’Orsogna Spicy Chorizo Salami […]

Banana, Mango & Ginger Smoothie
Everyday I have been enjoying a smoothie and I can really feel it in my body when I haven’t had one. My body loves the boost of extra nutrients. I would of made a hundred smoothies now experimenting with what’s in the fridge and also using all the overripe fruit that I freeze in ziplock […]

Review + Giveaway: D’Orsogna – Honey Ham Wraps with Apple, Carrot and Celery Slaw
Wraps are such a great way to hold healthy fillings and are super easy to eat. They are perfect for the kids lunch boxes as they are a great size. Perfect for little and big hands alike.This super easy recipe by Matt Golinski made for D’Orsogna Deli Fresh is sure to be a lunchbox pleaser. […]

School Lunchbox: Ham & Cheese Rice Slice
This recipe is perfect for using up leftover rice. Making a slice like this is ideal for school lunch boxes as it is easy to eat and you can pack it full of all types of fillings. Vary the filling each week and make it a lunchbox even family favourite. It is freezer friendly: simply […]

10 Weeks of Lunch Ideas plus a $30 Giftcard to Win Each Week Thanks to D’Orsogna
I am so excited to announce that for the next 10 weeks starting 9 January 2014 I will be working with D’Orsogna Small Goods to bring you a new lunch recipe each week. 8 of which are from their Lunchtime Legend campaign headed by Matt Golinski and 2 recipes created by me. D’Orsogna stands for […]

How To Preserve Vegetables by Snap Freezing
After much discussion today on Facebook about freezing fresh vegetables at home, I have some fantastic information from a fellow reader and chef Jaimee-Louise Warner. This information is from professional college level chef training and methods used by Jamiee-Louise’s Great Aunty Ida, who grew up growing and preserving vegetables on a rural WA farm. Photo source: […]