Lunchbox Idea: Citrus Pig and Sugar Free Muesli

Today Melissa and Kelsey have a citrus pig made from a naartjie, banana pieces, a grape and some raisins. They also have some sugar free muesli (rolled oats. chopped cashew nuts, raisins etc.) with a plastic spoon. A bunch of grapes and some kiwi fruits finish the lunchbox today.

Perfect for school lunches Pea, Feta & Mint Frittata

Having no lunchbox basics in my pantry cupboard this morning I stumbled across this quick and easy recipe perfect for school lunches. The Pea, Feta & Mint Fritatta, the consistency resembles that of a quiche and is quite tasty and delicious getting a thumbs up by both girls and dad. I also added a handful of sumptious cherries, sliced peach and some heart shaped pineapple slices which I made using the heart shaped cutter from the Sweetheart Cutter collection. Its possible to  quickly and easily create fun shapes with fruit and veggies  for school lunches which liven up a boring lunch.

The Healthy Lunchbox: Double Decker Peanut Butter Daisies

Today the healthy lunchbox is packed with double decker daisies. Apple slices layered together with peanut butter,secured with a toothpick and topped with a dried cranberry. Some juicy red plums and fig halves finish off the box (a rare find).

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Lunchboxes: Pear Mice and Tricoloured Pasta

Feeling creative todays lunchboxes turned into a work of art. I dipped two pear halves in some coconut and transformed them into two mice. Some strawberries, carrot balls and a bowl of tri-coloured pasta made with chopped peppers and peas finished the lunchboxes.

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Lunchbox Recipe: Lightly Salted Popcorn and Apple Rings

Today Melissa and Kelsey have a large bag of lightly salted popcorn finished off with a bright blue ribbon, some orange slices, a bunch of seedless black grapes and some apple rings dipped in orange juice to prevent browning. I found these cute soccer ball serviettes and just had to include them as they are playing hockey today and the message "keep your eye on the ball" seemed most appropriate.

Lunchbox Recipe: Lightly salted Popcorn

Ingredients:

1/4 cup unpopped (or 8 cups popped) popcorn
Mary-ann's Organic Seasoning Salt
Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Method:
Pop the popcorn (A hot air popcorn popper is ideal). Drizzle lightly with the olive oil and season with the organic seasoning salt to taste. Toss until well blended.

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Lunchbox Idea: Cashew and Cinnamon Dipped Pears with a Lettuce and Cucumber Roll

Today Melissa and Kelsey have pear wedges dipped in cashew nuts and cinnamon, a great lunchbox idea. They also have a wheat free rye roll stuffed full of lettuce and cucumber as well as some pineapple rings with star cut centres.

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Lunchbox Idea: Banana Bread with Cucumber Rings and a Seedless Grape Bracelet

Today's Lunchbox Idea: Melissa and Kelsey have some wheat free, sugar free, egg free and dairy free banana bread in their lunchbox. I also packed in a seedless grape bracelet, some cucumber rings (which Kelsey had her fingers through earlier this morning much to her delight), some pineapple flowers and some delicious fresh strawberries. They also have orange infused water to drink and some funky lady serviettes to brighten their lunch.

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Lunchbox Love Notes: You are a STAR

It's all about having fun.... deciphering your lunchbox love note. I decided to include a hidden message into the girls's lunchboxes today. Pineapple, kiwi fruit and apple rings(dipped in lemon juice) were cut into stars. I also included their all time favourite (and mom's lifesaver when the grocery cupboard is bare)a bag of popcorn with some delicious red strawberries. Their clue... " You are...", can't wait to find out their response. I'm working on some veggie dishes to include in the lunchboxes, this is really challenging as Melissa once again instructed me not to include any form of salad in hers whatsoever. TIME FOR SOME DISGUISES..............

Lunchbox Ideas: Arty Orange Hedgehog and Rolled Oat Muffin Cakes

More lunchbox ideas.... A melon ball garnish inspired this most recent lunchbox creation the Arty Orange hedgehog. Half an orange skewered with strawberries,kiwi's, oranges and seedless black grapes. Melissa and Kelsey were most impressed by this recent creation. I also discovered a recipe for rolled oat muffins which look just like the real thing. The centre is a soft mixture of oats porridge,dates and mashed banana. They taste delicious despite their slightly different muffin texture. I eagerly await the girls' verdict of their muffin cakes this afternoon. They'll either love them or hate them...

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Lunch Box Idea: Basil pesto tortilla stuffed with garden veg

Decided to try a wrap as todays lunch box idea. (Still trying to find a delicious wholewheat version though.) I filled it with basil pesto, shredded lettuce, bean sprouts, grated carrot and some chopped red pepper. Melissa devoured her wrap and Kelsey's came home without a bite. I also skewered some watermelon balls and large black grapes for a bit of variety and included some trail mix and a peeled minneola.

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Lunch Box Idea: Valentines Day

Lunch Box Idea under pressure.Today I woke up and it suddenly dawned on me that Valentine's Day had once again lurked up on me and I hadn't purchased or put any thought into making it a really special day for Gav and the girls. My creative juices flowed as much as possible at 5am in the morning. I whipped out my heart shaped cookie cutter and found anything in my low stocked fridge that was still edible and set to work. Cucumber and pineapple shaped hearts. Heart shaped peanut butter sammies. Red pepper hearts with some pea pods and carrot balls to fill the gaps. I also found some red paper and quickly cut out a heart shaped message for the girls to find on opening their boxes. Voila!

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On a stick: Fruit Kebabs

Today I chopped up kiwi fruit and orange segments and threaded them on a stick. The girls thoroughly enjoyed these, always amazes me how children think that the taste of food changes when you change the shape. I also found some boxed rice crackers at the spar free of sugar and other additives.These are exclusive to spar but not readily available and I have been unable to find them again. I have asked my local Spar to source them for me and will let you know as soon as they are in stock. The girls love these and they are wonderful to include in their lunchboxes be careful of the regular rice crackers which all supermarkets stock though as they are loaded with additives

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