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As mums, we’re always on the go which means when we do stop for a break we want to make it count.

Which is why we’re excited to announce the ALDI EXPRESSI product review!   With ALDI EXPRESSI’S huge range, there’s something for every taste.  So, whether you’re a long, strong coffee and a biscuit kind of mum or a pure chocoholic, you can have it your way…

Mums selected to Expressi themselves in the ALDI Expressi product review will receive:

aldi expressi rich hot chocolate and aldi expressi la spezia

1 x 16pack of EXPRESSI RICH HOT CHOCOLATE … for the Chocoholic the EXPRESSI Rich Hot Chocolate capsules are made from the finest blend of cocoa beans which are roasted to perfection for a luxurious and deliciously smooth hot chocolate.

AND

1 x 16 pack EXPRESSI LA SPEZIA … for the Coffee connoisseur the EXPRESSI La Spezia capsules offer a rich, dark roasted coffee with sweet, floral and spicy notes. Its fully bodied and pleasant roasted tones are created with premium Arabica and Robusta beans from Asia, Africa and South America.

How do you Expressi yourself?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHkKNdAoupw

The ALDI EXPRESSI range offers you so many flavours with which to Expressi yourself!

Abruzzo, Rich Hot Chocolate, Light Hot Chocolate, Colomba Single Origin Coffee, Kenya Single Origin Coffee, Sumatra Single Origin Coffee, Torino, Chai Latte, Milano, Reggio, Renzo, Valletta, Perugia, Tauro, Amalfi Lungo, Ferra, Florenzi Lungo and Decaffi

Available in store at ALDI Supermarkets or you can visit them online here

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In the ALDI Expressi product review, we asked mums who already own an ALDI EXPRESSI Coffee Machine to trial both the EXPRESSI Rich Hot Chocolate capsules and the EXPRESSI LA SPEZIA capsules and then post their reviews and ratings on this page. We asked mums to share their love of ALDI EXPRESSI by making their friends and family an Expressi coffee!  We asked mums to write a review for both blends they are reviewing.

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Published 26th November 2013

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  • Best home coffee ever!

    I love love LOVE the Aldi coffee capsules, the flavours are rich, the aromas make my mouth water and despite a problem with the coffee machine (capsules wouldn’t always get pierced properly, resulting in it popping out and sometimes spraying us with hot water and making a mess but replaced by Aldi and no problems since) I highly recommend these to everyone!

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  • Conversion of a coffee snob

    A friend of mine will not drink “regular” coffee – has to be specially brewed under a full moon at midnight using fresh water from a himalayan spring type person. So when she came around the other day, she at first refused a coffee, until I convinced her I had something really special.
    I kept her out of the kitchen, and made a expressi coffee for her.
    She loved it! After she had had 2 cups, I confessed it was Aldi’s. At first she was horrified, but finally admitted she enjoyed it, and would look at getting her own!

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  • amazing

    Aldi expressi capsules are amazing would recommend them to everyone.

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  • its easy to use and the coffee is fantastic

    I have used the expressi alot and I love it. I find it easy to use easy to clean. The range of capsules on offer are great always something different to try I especially live the different strenghts of coffee so everyone in the house has their own. I have recommended the expressi to many of my friends

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  • Very very nice!

    I would highly recommend the Milano pod – the flavour was sensational, and the strenght just right. Plus milk coffee biscuits dipped in it tasted fantastic!

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  • Saved me heaps of money over christmas.

    I saved so much money over Christmas with this wonderful coffee machine. Its only a bit over the price of one cup of café coffee to buy an entire box of the ADLI coffee pods approx. 16 pods to a box. I had heaps of family visit over Christmas and they are all big coffee drinkers. usually we would all go down town for coffee. instead we stayed home and enjoyed the expressi coffee.

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  • Perfect Party Pleaser!

    Perfect Party Pleaser!

    I would like to thank the Mouths of Mums team as well as the team at Aldi Expressi once again for selecting me to be part of this review! It was very exciting to be chosen.

    This is the second part of my review, this time for the Aldi Expressi La Spezia.

    Before trying Expressi La Spezia, my favourite Aldi Expressi was Torino which is also an intensity number eleven. Both coffees are truly great tasting brews. There definitely is something a little different with the new Expressi La Spezia however, it is a rich, dark roasted coffee with sweet, floral and spicy notes and I must say it is a definite party pleaser.

    Over the holiday season I have served it to all of my guests and had nothing but compliments about how delicious it not only smells but tastes.

    With one capsule I am able to get four cups of coffee depending on each individuals taste preference. Which means that one box does go a very long way!

    At one of my parties my guests were all trying to work out exactly how to pronounce the name of this particular coffee, and if anyone else finds themselves in the same situation I hope you find this link helpful http://youtu.be/AeubOhCHuJg

    For those counting calories, you will be pleased to note that the Expressi La Spezia contains only 32 calories which is extremely easy to incorporate into most diets or eating plans.

    With Expressi La Spezia you truly do get the café taste experience brought to the comfort of your own home. I will be continuing to purchase these capsules as I know they are perfect not just for myself but also for when I am entertaining.

    Thank you once again for this wonderful opportunity to review such a fantastic product!

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  • delicious love them!

    I loved the aldi trial I received it was beautiful and delicious! I will definitely recommend this product to all of my family and friends, I also brought my boyfriend a coffee machine from aldis because he also loved the samples I received. I have now invested in multiple packs of different flavors and I am enjoying every single one that I try.

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  • Smooth, luxurious, intense, clean,

    I love my Aldi Expressi Machine and I’ve actually recommended it to several friends. The new La Spezia capsules are fantastic, rich and intense with a full flavour that is creamy and luxurious. I usually use the no.5 Perugia while my husband prefers the no.9 Reggio but we were both very impressed with La Spezia, it left no bitter aftertaste as some stronger varieties can and I’ve already purchased more at my local store.

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  • I love them

    I tryed the hot chocolate and the cappuccino and absolutely loved them. The kids also like the hot chocolates.the hot chocolate has a little bit of a different taste to it but its a smooth rich taste which I love. The cappuccinos was about the same as donut king. Deffently going to buy them again

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  • Lke it

    Lke it

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  • Great range of strengths and flavours

    I was so pleasantly surprised how good this product was. I love the range of strengths for the coffee plus the flavour choices. It’s really easy to use and I even taught my technically challenged mother to use it. Compared to similar products on the market,Aldi Expressi is much more affordable without compromising on taste/quality.

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  • A great tasting, quick alternative to instant coffee

    The expressi pods are the closest thing you’ll get to a cafe quality coffee in our house. With a new baby time is at a premium So the one touch operation of the machine is awesome. Also I drink decaf now that I’m breastfeeding and the expressi version means I can almost trick myself into thinking I’m drinking real coffee because it’s so tasty.

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  • Best Qaulity Coffee

    I love expressi coffee, amazing and so great fo guests. They have a ritch taste.

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  • Great taste and value for money

    We previously had a Gaggia espresso machine however it was a hand me down from my dad and broke down after a little while. We had it fixed but it broke again so we decided to dump it and get an Aldi Expressi machine.

    This was the best decision we ever made!

    The machine is relatively cheap and the capsules are also cheap when compared to buying a takeaway coffee. Aldi have a large range of coffee, latte and hot chocolate pods to cater to all tastes! The coffee is not quite up to the standard of a cafe coffee but it is 100 times better than an instant!

    The coffee is tasty and gives you a good caffeine hit! It is quick and easy to use the machine. Highly recommended!

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  • Aldi Expressi

    After reading the reviews on Mom’s by the community members that reviewed Aldi Expressi; I have decided to go to Aldi and purchase Aldi Expressi. I love coffee and hot chocolate and this sounds perfect for our household with a good range of flavours and products. Looking forward to shopping. Love coffee and biscuits.

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  • Better than instant but it's no Nespresso

    It’s an average product and well priced. I still prefer Nespresso as the flavours are more bold and it has a better crema. I have tried the flavoured Hot White Choc macadamia and will never touch that again. It’s horrible on it’s own and with coffee. The normal coffee comes in a great range and definitely taste better than instant coffee.

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  • A cafe in the comfort of your own home

    I am not a coffee drinker but friends who are have enjoyed the Aldi expression coffees that I have made for them. Quick and very easy to use and can be paired up nicely with an Aldi milk frothed to turn your coffee into a flat white or latte. I love the wide range of hot chocolate flavours, with chocolate orange being my favourite. I also love the chai latte. I highly recommend the Aldi Expressi, so easy to use and to clean. The shape is quite slim line, chic and stylish and should fit nicely on your kitchen bench.

  • great taste and quality cofee!!

    Aldi express capsules is one of the regular capsules which i buy and Used it when I require really good quality of coffee at home and serve it for my friends and they also love it.I love this Expressi Hot chocolate one as I am a chocolate lover, Great value for money and quality of the coffee is un beatable, I have recommended to some of my friends and they really love it too. I purchase it on regular basis and store it in my pantry. The strength of the coffee is perfect for my taste buds

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  • Value for money

    I was given an Expressi machine for Christmas and my morning expressi’s have become a staple! I love the decaf and the hot chocolate capsules.
    Very well priced!

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  • Hmm, chocolate

    I can only really comment on the chocolate ones as I am not a coffee drinker. I think they are nice but they are not near the same as getting a nice coffee shop hot chocolate. My husband has tried the coffee ones and whilst he is not particularly keen to have one of these at home (he is particularly fussy with his coffee) he thinks they are fine for when you are visiting.

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  • Great and affordable!

    Aldi expressi is a great value for money for people who need their coffee hit everyday but can’t afford to splurge $4 per coffee everyday. It’s great quality for capsule coffee at home and the hot chocolate is surprisingly good as well!

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  • A good cheaper option for coffee at home

    I’m a big hot chocolate fan and my partner’s a daily coffee drinker, but we didn’t want to spend lots of money on the expensive brand coffee machines. The Aldi model was a good option because it’s cheap, plus the pods are cheap, and easy to get. We’d held off until several relatives bought one and recommended it!

    My partner really liked the La Spezia, and I could drink the rich hot chocolate all day long!

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  • ALDI Expressi

    This was the first pod machine I have actually brought although I have tried several different brands at the homes of friends and family. I’m not a coffee drinker but hubby really wanted so I brought one from ALDI for his birthday after good reviews from some friends. The price is a great starting point and the quality of the machine is excellent for an entry level machine like this. I like that it does hot chocolate for me – I refused to buy a Nespresso when I was told you can’t get chocolate pods. The pods are good value and I don’t have to worry about voiding a warranty with cheap pods because these are the ones it was designed for. So many flavours everyone is bound to find a strength that suits them. Highly recommend this machine to anyone.

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  • afforable great coffee !

    We have the Aldi coffee machine at our office & I think its great ! Perfcet for when you don’t want to brew a whole pot of coffee – just a single serve ! The range of coffees available it also fabulous – I especially like the “Chai” ! They are also very reasonably priced compared to other coffee maker capsules – I would highly recommend this product to anyone !

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  • Just like the Cafes!

    EXPRESSI RICH HOT CHOCOLATE is divine! It tastes just like the hot chocolate you buy at cafes with its rich, chocolatey flavour. It is a bit strong but I guess you can add more water or milk to lessen it. I am quite amazed that Aldi continues to come out with really nice products that are affordable. Definately a fan of this one and will buy again.

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  • Aldi expressi capsules

    Convenient and compact. I especially love the fact that I can now make a tasty cafe style hot chocolate and coffee at home at a fraction of the price sold in cafés. It’s mildly rich but definitely tasty and doesn’t leave a grainy tasty in your mouth. It’s smooth and not over hot to the point the chocolate tastes burnt. Aldi’s you never cease to amaze me with your products.

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  • my friend loves tthese

    my friend has this coffee maker and drinks this brand of coffee and she absolutely loves it. i tried two cups of it at her house. it tastes alright but i prefer my good old gloria jeans coffee or moccona for instant coffee

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  • Well worth it!

    Having tried a few of Aldi’s lines I thought I’d try the coffee capsules, they were delicious although the problem with using pods is that you are resulting in more rubbish but I found a company that recycles the pods,Awesome! They were yummy, and much more cheaper then a cafe coffee but taste better at home,

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  • Nice but not my favourite.

    I found it to be good but honestly, it isn’t much better than instant and because every pod is single use it creates a lot of rubbish. Ended up sending it to hubby’s work as we weren’t really using it.

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Buon Appetito! A Busy Mum’s Guide To Memorable, Simple Summer Entertaining

I fondly remember slow, summer afternoons with family and friends gathered around a table of delicious finger-food during my childhood – the adults chatting and laughing, the kids pretending they understood the jokes. My parents had continued their Mediterranean traditions long after settling in Australia – and the simple joy of an effortlessly elegant gathering was one of my favourites.

What I don’t remember is my parents ever being stressed about the gatherings. It all just seemed to ‘come together’. Ah, how times have changed!

There’s something about the Italian style of entertaining that’s still so alluring in our fast-paced family lives. The idea of La Dolce Vita: a sweet life surrounded by family, friends, food and minimal fuss. Which is why we’ve enlisted the help of the entertaining experts at Sandhurst to share easy tips for elegant, memorable summer get-togethers.

We also asked our community of mums to share their tried and true, easy summer entertaining ideas, and we can’t wait to share them with you!

Euro-Inspired Entertaining

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Before we dive into the delicious world of sumptuous, simple summer entertaining, it helps to know a little about the inspiration behind our guide. And that’s the concept of Italian entertaining – where time is taken to lovingly grow ingredients, before enjoying them with those you love.

Established in 1988, Sandhurst was born from the time-honoured traditions of generations of the family behind the brand – a proud Italian Australian family passionate about quality produce sourced from world’s best growers.

At the helm of Sandhurst are brothers Mimmo and Ray Lubrano, who live and breathe the impeccable ingredients that become the centrepiece of so many gatherings in Australian family homes.

“Tradition is what we stand for. We’re custodians of Italian values,” explained Mimmo. “When we go to Italy we see it in our grandparents, our parents came from Italy in the 50s. The tradition is a set of values: honesty, teamwork, participation, family – all the things you would associate with Italian family are the values.”

And it’s these beautiful values that make summer gatherings in Australia an extension of the European table.

Easy Summer Entertaining Starts With … Time Saving Secrets!

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A sweet summer of entertaining doesn’t need to be stressful. In fact, it shouldn’t be. It’s a chance to spend time with loved ones. To press pause on life and make memories. And it can be simple! So here are some really easy tips for making your home the place where everyone wants to gather this summer.

Create An Entertaining Kit

Whether it’s pre-planned or you’ve had friends or family drop-in, having a few things ready to go immediately melts away any stress. Here are some things to include in a summer entertaining kit:

  • A red table cloth: It instantly says festive!
  • Some platters and serving dishes
  • Candles
  • Some quality antipasto ingredients that simply need to be decanted and enjoyed!

Many Hands Make Light Work

As mums, we tend to be our own worst enemy when it comes to delegating tasks. But remember, a summer of entertaining is about creating memories – not perfection. So let the kids help, and accept offers from your guests who’d like to bring something along to share.

“It can be overwhelming, so just delegate, and prepare. I do one dish prep per day and pop them in the freezer. Then they just need to be heated up. Let the kids do the decorating for you – plus keeps them busy!” – MoM Member Kirsty

Decorate With Happiness

There’s no need to pull out your finest crystal to pull off an elegant get together. Take a look around your home and garden to see what will bring your table to life. A bowl of lemons is a gorgeous addition, as is a bunch of gum leaves. Keep it simple and understated.

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Finger Food For The Win

Nothing says simple summer elegance more than a charcuterie board (or three!). When my friends and our families get together, it’s our go-to – every family is asked to ‘bring a board’. Some do savoury and some sweet, so we’re covered for a long afternoon of catching up.

“Food wise, I keep it simple by doing cold deli meats, cheeses, fresh fruits and veggies.” – MoM Member

But just because boards are easy to put together, doesn’t mean they can’t ooze elegance. And that comes down to including quality ingredients. Choosing Sandhurst products is the easiest way to guarantee the highest quality ends up on your table. We love the premise behind the brand: from our family to yours – it invokes that nostalgic feeling of shared stories, history, gatherings and family.

How To Put Together A Charcuterie Board 

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There are no right or wrong ways to create a charcuterie board, but to ensure a balance of textures and flavours try to include:

La Dolce Vita!

A summer of sophisticated entertaining doesn’t have to be hours and hours of work. We don’t want it to be! By grabbing some beautiful ingredients to fill your pantry next time you’re shopping, you’ll know that at a moment’s notice you’ll have everything you need for a Euro-inspired gathering. No fuss, but plenty of substance and style!

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Ready to host your own summer gathering? Choose Sandhurst’s quality produce and look for the red lid.

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  • Sandhurst products are my go to for great healthy and tasty snacks, especially after school.

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  • Looked so good I couldn’t wait – Dove in off the end of my bread baton and swirled around in a couple of cheesy dips only to finish up at the Sandhurst stackers and sun-dried olives, who needs a Holiday when there is one in the kitchen, I can take any day.

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  • I have been buying Sandhurst Kalamata Olives, Sandhurst Semi-Dried Tomatoes, Sandhurst Baby Capers, Sandhurst Sicilian Green Olives for years as our kitchen staple adding that extra flavours to our dishes. I buy Sandhurst products for Gift Baskets as presents for family and friends and they love this idea as I add a chopping board and a knife and crackers and cheese for a celebration of flavours.

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  • Great ideas for entertaining guests and love that brand I buy it all the time

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  • i buy this for family they love the brand and the taste of sandhurst and the different flavors and range to choose from and i find it great value for money, i re-use the jars when im done with for small items in the house.

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  • I have been a purchaser of Sandhurst goods ever since they first appeared on supermarket shelves and still buy it to this day. The Sandhurst brand is the best without a doubt. This year I have not been able to find the Sandhurst cheese stuffed baby capsicums anywhere. I have tried to get on the Sandhurst site, but no luck with what they make. Help – these are such a wonderful addition to a salad.

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  • Fantastic Article

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  • I Love a good charcuterie board. I Love all the different options all on the one board. I love to do a chocolate board when we have guests over, it’s a fun way to do dessert after dinner. The kids love seeing everything layed out so they can pick and choose.

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  • This is great for the grandchildren they love them as they use them as finger food and make up their own meal and use plenty of ingredients including meat and cheese on the dips and crackers. We keep it simple with the Sandhurst’s products as it is a meal in every jar and the kids love them.

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  • This looks like the perfect relaxed way to have a picnic! I am loving the idea of this! Just bring along lots of fillings and plenty of cheeses and breads and of course a little alcohol and you’re all set. This sounds like the perfect way to catch up with friends!

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  • Certainly most welcome for summer, and would be wonderful for the festive season. I can see this platter on the table Christmas Eve, when we get together with our neighbours.

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  • Love the look of the olive on creamy fetta

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  • This is timely and helpful, thanks – I aspire to entertain more and tips to make it less stressful are very welcome.

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  • Charcuterie boards are the absolute best! We do these so often in the warmer months because there’s something for the whole family. People pick and choose what they like and there’s no complaints because there’s so many different options to choose from, everyone is happy. It’s such a simple stressful way to make dinner.

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  • I absolutely adore finger food and this style of feeding people when we have family and friends at our home; or when we go out for a picnic, bbq or get together. These types of food are so easy to source and to buy and to prepare and to happily eat.

    • Yes I agree, finger foods are easy and yummie ! And you can assemble a healthy enough plate (certainly when you add salads, cheeses, nuts, fruits, boiled eggs, olives and rustic breads) that it can certainly can replace a meal (either lunch or dinner). Everyone happy and no hours of preparation in the kitchen :)

      • Also; the other bonus is less mess to clean up when cutlery is not needed. Finger food is the best for laid back and relaxed get togethers. There is always such a clam and relaxed feel to a finger food meal without the need for any fancy and stuffy table settings.

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  • The simplest way to entertain.

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  • I love the looks of different finger foods. I don’t think it is hard to put something together and I had many afternoons hanging out with many mums and all the children at the Cul the sac we then lived. At times I had 8 mums coming with over 40 kids. Many sweet memories indeed

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  • Love the visuals of the chatcuterie board

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