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Cheestrings SpaghettiCheestrings now come in spaghetti style. Cheestrings Spaghetti contain just cheese and they can be stretched, twisted, rolled, plaited and even strung - making them an exciting lunchtime snack. Of course if you're reading this you'll be hoping your kids wash their hands before playing with their food. Cheestrings Spaghetti is available in packs of six. Each pack contains 21g of spaghetti cheese. Each pouch then has an easy open tear so kids can easily enjoy Cheestrings spaghetti at school. It comes with an RRP of £2.29 for a pack of six.
Packed lunch ideas from the School Food Trust
Parents could spend almost eight days a year making packed lunches for their children if they want them to meet the same healthy standards as school meals. The School Food Trust estimates that parents could put in between 50 and 190 hours of preparation time to make packed lunches that match the nutritional content of school meals. The Trust provides low cost, low effort and vegetarian sample menus which can be used to give children a healthy balanced meal. There is also advice to help parents find out if their child is eligible for free school meals and how to apply.
Parents could spend almost eight days a year making packed lunches for their children if they want them to meet the same healthy standards as school meals. The School Food Trust estimates that parents could put in between 50 and 190 hours of preparation time to make packed lunches that match the nutritional content of school meals. The Trust provides low cost, low effort and vegetarian sample menus which can be used to give children a healthy balanced meal. There is also advice to help parents find out if their child is eligible for free school meals and how to apply.
Weetabix goes all chocolateyDespite 80% of children having breakfast before school, a fifth of parents actually admit that breakfast is becoming a ‘nice to have’ rather than a ‘must have’ due to time pressures. Of those parents who do manage to get their children to fuel up before school 56% said it was their child who made the decision on what they ate. Breakfast is a meal when parents are able to encourage children to become independent but guide them in the choices they make by deciding what goes in the kitchen cupboard. Cereal is still the top choice for both parents and kids, with 84% of parents and 66% of kids selecting it as the winning choice for the first meal of the day. The figures were revealed in a survey by new Chocolate Weetabix.
Robinsons launches sophisticated squashRobinsons has launched a new range of squashes, made from selected fruits, "expertly" blended. The company has spent months developing this new range of squashes designed to appeal to the more sophisticated taste-buds. The team has carefully selected superior fruits from top quality sources around the world and used their expert knowledge to create interesting blends that deliver great new taste combinations, suitable for all of the family. Robinsons Select squash comes in modern and unusual flavours which include Orange, Mandarin & Peach (which is available in standard and a no added sugar variety), Apple & Wild Blueberry, and Red Grape, Pomegranate & Raspberry.
Retro Slush machineThe Retro Slush Machine creates the feel and look of a 1950s kitchen or diner. Make your own Slush Puppies in minutes and serve your frozen drink through the easy pour spout. Retailing for £49.99 at Giles & Posner, the Retro Slush Machine is useful for outdoor entertaining as well, such as summer BBQs, and will give you a refreshing drink on hot day. The machine comes with recipe ideas. Use crushed ice or small ice cubes from your freezer and a small amount of water. Add your favorite fruit juice and the machine blends it.
Easter meringues from Head In The CloudsHead In The Clouds has developed an alternative to Easter Eggs that's gluten free and contains less empty calories than many cakes and biscuits. Easter Animals Cupcake Meringues come topped with a rabbit or chick and vibrant choice of flavours, including Rose and Vanilla top, Chocolate with Mint or Orange top, Pistachio & Lime with Lemon top, and Banana meringue with Caramel top. Each meringue comes gift-wrapped in fancy ribbon and gift bags. Prices range from just £1.75-£20. They are made using free range eggs sourced from a local farm run by the Royal School for Deaf Children.
www.headintheclouds.uk.com
Pom-Bear BakesPom-Bear crisps are popular with parents because they are gluten free and contain no artificial ingredients or colourings. They also contain only 0.1% trans fats. Now you can buy Pom-Bear Bakes in cheese flavour, made with real cheddar cheese, still in the classic teddy bear shape. They are baked, not fried, and they claim to contain 40% less fat than the leading cheese snack biscuit with 56% less saturated fat.
www.pom-bear.co.uk
Voodoo Knife BlockThe Voodoo Knife Block is a slice above other knife blocks and it's wonderfully unusual in terms of originality and design. Crafted in rich red, black or chrome coloured ABS plastic, the highly stylish Voodoo has five strategically-positioned slots in which to place five quality knives, which are also included. The five assorted knives included with the Voodoo are super sleek and guaranteed to bring out your inner-Ramsay. You'll soon be chopping ultra-thin onions just for the hell of it complete with theatrical effing and blinding.
From £59.95 at Firebox
The Chocaholics HamperThis contemporary chocolate hamper is filled with an addictive selection of fine milk and dark chocolates. Contains chocolate and caramel mushrooms, fine drinking chocolate flakes, organic truffles, milk chocolate caramels and a fine milk chocolate bar. Contents may vary. A gift card is included in the price.
£32.99 from The Chocolate Trading Company
Hartleys makes jam squeezyHartley's is one company that probably does more to make jam interesting than any other. The jam section of the supermarket has been livened up since Hartley's came up with its individual pots for kids and, more recently, these smooth squeezy jams aimed at families.
Everything, it seems, is now available in a squeezy pot, and where jam is concerned it is a good way of making sure kids don't make so much sticky mess. No need to unscrew a tight lid or stick a knife in the jar. The pot stands on its lid, making sure the jam comes out quickly. Three flavours available.
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