Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher Product Review

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Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher :

4.7 out of 5 based on 55 reviews.

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An innovative dishwasher from Australia’s most trusted appliance brand.

Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer™ Dishwashers are designed to make doing the dishes easier than ever before. The unique drawer based format has been designed with ergonomics in mind and minimises bending by requiring less movement to open, load and close.

✓ Ergonomic – as easy to open and close as a kitchen drawer, DishDrawer™ Dishwashers can be positioned at bench height requiring minimal bending.

✓ True Half Load – each drawer in a Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher operates independently and holds a true half load for guilt-free small washes and fast turnaround of your dishes.

✓ Flexible – a variety of wash programs and adjustable racking means DishDrawer™ Dishwashers can accommodate everything from fine glass and crystal to heavily soiled pots and pans.

✓ Quiet – running at a very low decibel rate, these dishwashers do their job without making a fuss.

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Published 15th September 2016

- sapphy said
- 12 Apr 2017
  7:11 pm

Fisher & Paykel Double Dishwasher

This is the most convenient dishwasher I have ever used, no steam in my face when I open my drawers, double washes at once, fantastic for parties no mess at the end of the night. Everything fits in with ease and its simple to place in the dish tabs or the powder whichever you prefer. It has multiple settings to suit your lifestyle I prefer the eco wash cycle.

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- mom71197 said
- 28 Oct 2016
  3:24 pm

Its amazing!

Never have my dishes been so clean! It so amazing. The dishwasher is such a great addition to the kitchen. There has not been one speck of food on any of the plates and cutlery. Everything comes out clean and dry! I would highly recommend this dishwasher to any one.

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- mom71197 said
- 22 Oct 2016
  8:30 am

So Quiet!

The DishDrawer is so very quiet! We are now able to put the dishwasher on just as we go to bed without any disturbance. When we first had the DishDrawer installed we had to keep checking that it was still running as it was so much quieter than out previous dishwasher. This works perfectly with our lifestyle as we are now able to wake in the morning with all of the dishes done

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- mom202576 said
- 17 Oct 2016
  6:10 pm

So efficient!

The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer has been the most fantastic addition to our busy kitchen. We pop the dishes in after breakfast and the kitchen bench is left all clean and tidy and by the time I return from school drop off the dishes are clean and dry and ready to unpack. It has certainly made me more efficient in my day. This is a must have for all busy households.

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- mom71197 said
- 11 Oct 2016
  1:51 pm

The look and design is fantastic.

The look and design is fantastic. Our kitchen is a little dated. As a result the new DishDrawer is clearly to “fanciest” item in there. The new design is very sleek and simple.
I like how simple the DishDrawer is to use. Extremely user friendly from the first time we used it. Just can’t fault it.

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- mom71197 said
- 07 Oct 2016
  8:30 am

A great addition to the kitchen!

The small drawer comes in very handy when we only have a few small meals or for cleaning the children’s dishes. This has taken the hassle out of either having to leave dirty dishes for long enough to have enough to fill a full load, or having to hand wash the smaller meals. Couldn’t be happier with our new DishDrawer!

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- mom71197 said
- 06 Oct 2016
  11:39 am

Its a must have in every Kitchen

Its a must have for all kitchens. The double drawer really makes life a lot easier. Using the top drawer, means we run the dish drawer once a day when it is full but not over loaded. As a result there is no wastage or spoilage. The other advantage to the top drawer mean you don’t have to bend your back. My family are all tall people so this is an advantage that is not lost on us!

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- perthluckystar said
- 17 Feb 2017
  10:06 pm

Perfect for my families needs

We have owned a Fisher & Paykal Double Dish-Draw Dishwasher for almost 5 years and it is amazing! I love that it has an easy to use child lock so my toddler cannot interfere with a wash cycle. Dishes come out beautifully clean 99% of the time, and it fits a huge amount inside – more than you might think. I love that we can run just one draw at a time, and feel this saves some water.

The only downside is you can’t use just any dishwasher tablets or powder with it. Some brands are too foamy, made to meet the needs of full size dishwashers. Otherwise though, a great machine. Highly recommend.

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- coastalkaryn said
- 29 Jan 2017
  7:42 pm

They hold heaps!

A great feature of the double drawer is you can separate really filthy items, and things that only need a light clean, like cups, and glasses. They hold so much, having two drawers. They are so silent when working too. The double drawer by Fisher and Paykel has been around for years, and the latest models are incredibly environmentally friendly. I like that you can adjust amount of rinseaid to suit your water harshness. Another great point, is that you should only use powder in your dishwasher, as the tablets can clog the pipes after frequent use.

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- georgieporge said
- 21 Oct 2016
  4:41 pm

Fast Wash and Extra Dry

One of my favourite features is the fast wash option as with a busy family, I’m forever trying to get things done in a hurry, especially the washing up. Popping on the Fast Wash option means the washing up is done in no time and I don’t have to worry about having no clean dishes to use.

The Extra Dry option is also a huge helping hand. My old dishwasher didn’t dry anything properly, so I was forever drying all the plates, cutlery and glasses before putting them away. This problem is long gone with the Extra Dry option – all the kitchen items come out dry and ready to put away.

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- mom241861 said
- 28 Apr 2017
  8:10 pm

Safe slide sensational

Love this dishwasher by brand and by its warranty to make any family smile.

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- sapphy said
- 12 Apr 2017
  7:11 pm

Fisher & Paykel Double Dishwasher

This is the most convenient dishwasher I have ever used, no steam in my face when I open my drawers, double washes at once, fantastic for parties no mess at the end of the night. Everything fits in with ease and its simple to place in the dish tabs or the powder whichever you prefer. It has multiple settings to suit your lifestyle I prefer the eco wash cycle.

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The Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher is perfect for my family

- perthluckystar said
- 17 Feb 2017
  10:06 pm

Perfect for my families needs

We have owned a Fisher & Paykal Double Dish-Draw Dishwasher for almost 5 years and it is amazing! I love that it has an easy to use child lock so my toddler cannot interfere with a wash cycle. Dishes come out beautifully clean 99% of the time, and it fits a huge amount inside – more than you might think. I love that we can run just one draw at a time, and feel this saves some water.

The only downside is you can’t use just any dishwasher tablets or powder with it. Some brands are too foamy, made to meet the needs of full size dishwashers. Otherwise though, a great machine. Highly recommend.

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- coastalkaryn said
- 29 Jan 2017
  7:42 pm

They hold heaps!

A great feature of the double drawer is you can separate really filthy items, and things that only need a light clean, like cups, and glasses. They hold so much, having two drawers. They are so silent when working too. The double drawer by Fisher and Paykel has been around for years, and the latest models are incredibly environmentally friendly. I like that you can adjust amount of rinseaid to suit your water harshness. Another great point, is that you should only use powder in your dishwasher, as the tablets can clog the pipes after frequent use.

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- coastalkaryn said
- 29 Jan 2017
  7:37 pm

So economical!

I love the double dish drawer. I got to know the product really well, as we had them at work – and they were awesome. We had three in our work kitchen, and the drawer action is smooth, the power and water use very economical, and the price is affordable. I like that smaller families have the option to not have to put on a massive dishwasher with few dishes in it. A quality Fisher and Paykel product!

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- mom197052 said
- 09 Jan 2017
  10:26 pm

A winner whether 1 drawer or 2..........5+

I love my Fisher & Paykel, the best thing apart from how clean it gets everything is being able to use only 1 drawer when I need to as I usually have just my husband and myself. It really comes into its own when I have the grandkids, family and friends over, it’s a real workhorse – Economical, smart and super clean results

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- mom81879 said
- 08 Jan 2017
  1:40 pm

Dishwashers dream

I’ve never in my life had a dishwasher. I’ve always been the family dishwasher. I never realised how much easier life would be with a dishwasher, so I kept putting off buying one. So glad I bought this one. It looks great in my kitchen. It’s super quiet. Very low on water consumption, important cos we are on rank water. And everything comes out shiney and squeaky clean

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- Bela said
- 28 Dec 2016
  11:07 am

I moved house and I miss my double DishDrawer

I love, love, love the Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer and I seriously miss my old one. When we buy a house down the track I’ll be making sure to get another. It’s great to be able to have a dishwasher in use and still be able to fill the second draw. You need never have dirty plates on the kitchen bench AT ALL. It’s great. The only problem that I did have is that some of the larger cooking pots didn’t quite fit into the DishDrawer but I think there are probably other regular dishwasher models that wouldn’t fit them either.

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- jacquie161 said
- 28 Nov 2016
  5:11 pm

Love the materials used...

I have to mention what wonderful materials have been used to make this fisher and paykel dishwasher – I have had this dish washer for a few months now and it’s so easy to clean – especially the pull out draw – it’s like they have coated it in silicone so it’s easy to wipe clean. No spills tend to stick, which makes my life a lot easier!

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- mom107068 said
- 13 Nov 2016
  6:04 pm

Brilliant when you're entertaining!

We’ve had friends over today and my kitchen looks as clean as it did before they arrived! By throwing everything straight in top drawer of the dishwasher and putting it on straight away, half the clean up was already completed! Then, leftover glasses and dessert dishes went in the bottom drawer and I’ve got my feet up while the dishwasher does the hard work! I’d highly recommend this to anyone looking for a new dishwasher!

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- jacquie161 said
- 13 Nov 2016
  4:31 pm

Great Family Dishwasher

My experience with the Fished and Paykel Dish drawers has been incredibly positive. This dishwasher is a great size for a family and once I adjusted and tweaked the shelving etc to my liking, it really does work well for my families needs. I love how you can customise how you want the layout of your shelves to suit your familes needs.

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- mudcrab4 said
- 10 Nov 2016
  2:44 am

I love my F & P double drawer dishwasher

We have had our dish drawers for over 12 years since we built our house and I cannot imagine ever going back to one door dishwasher. The convenience of running multiple cycles during a day and not leaving caked on dirty dishes waiting for it to fill up like a one door is great. Fantastic for parties and party prep. I love it so much so that in our new house we are going to build we are going to do 3 drawers, 2 in the kitchen and one in the butler pantry and we will also do the 2 side by side not one under each other.

Highly recommend.

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- mom71197 said
- 08 Nov 2016
  6:42 am

The perfect entertaining!

We had our first party on the weekend since have the new dishdrawer installed. The dual drawers is fantastic. I cleared the table after entrée and threw everything in the smaller drawer. I turned it on as its so quiet no one even noticed. After desert everything went straight into the larger drawer. I turned that on also. This kept our kitchen looking clean and it meant by the time our guests left the dishes were already spotless and dry!

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- georgieporge said
- 04 Nov 2016
  4:53 pm

Fits the pots and pans

With my last dishwasher, I was forever playing tetris trying to fit my big pots and pans in, and most of the time, I would give up and wash them all by hand.

In the Fisher & Paykel Dishwasher, I can adjust the racks and flatten them down completely, which means I can fit all my large pots and pans in without any problems. This saves me a huge amount of time as it means I don’t have to hand wash them all or worry about them breaking any plates or glasses I have included in the wash.

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- mom107068 said
- 03 Nov 2016
  2:27 pm

Plastics come out dry!

With 3 kids we go through ALOT of plates, bowls, cups and cutlery everyday and my fabulous double dishdrawer dishwasher keeps up with us so well! Most of the kids stuff is plastic and my old dishwasher never managed to get them dry, I had to use a tea towel as I was packing away, but this is another thing that the fisher & paykel double dishdrawer has saved me time on! I no longer have to dry before putting away, even the plastics come out dry!
I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a new dishwasher.

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- georgieporge said
- 30 Oct 2016
  4:47 pm

Perfect for when friends come over!

We love to entertain but one of my least favourite parts of having friends over is the clean up afterwards as there’s normally plates, cutlery and glasses EVERYWHERE! Enter the Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer Dishwasher!

After each course we just popped everything in the drawers and voila – no mess, no fuss! Then once everyone had left, I popped the dishwasher on and everything was taken care of. The kitchen was tidy (no dirty plates lying around), and I knew we’d have sparkling results in the morning, ready for the breakfast rush.

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- mom71197 said
- 28 Oct 2016
  3:24 pm

Its amazing!

Never have my dishes been so clean! It so amazing. The dishwasher is such a great addition to the kitchen. There has not been one speck of food on any of the plates and cutlery. Everything comes out clean and dry! I would highly recommend this dishwasher to any one.

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- jacquie161 said
- 27 Oct 2016
  11:30 pm

A bit tricky....

After a good 3 weeks of solid dual dishwashing – I thought I might try and clean the filter area as I noticed some residue on some dishes in a few of my most recent washes. I found it really challenging trying to remove the racks from both the dish drawers….and I think it’s because of the compartment where you put the dishwashing powder and rinse-aid….it stops the racks from easily lifting out so you can access the filter….sad face.

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- georgieporge said
- 26 Oct 2016
  4:45 pm

It fits my favourite wine glasses!

I own quite large wine glasses and the design of my previous dishwasher made it difficult to stack them, so I would often wash them by hand which was a very fiddly process.

The flexible racking of the Fisher & Paykel Double DishDrawer Dishwasher means I can adjust the height of the racks and include all sorts of glasses in the wash, whether they are stemless drinking glasses or my favourite long-stemmed wine glasses.

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- mom107068 said
- 26 Oct 2016
  7:43 am

Efficiency plus!

The ability to do smaller loads more frequently means my kitchen benches aren’t cluttered up with a heap of dirty dishes! It also means that I can quickly turnaround dishes that I’ve used for lunch, and they’re ready for me to use at dinner, without feeling guilty about running a normal sized dishwasher that’s half full. It’s such a great timesaver for my family and allows me extra time with the kids, instead of being stuck washing the dishes by hand!

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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!

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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.

Sandhurst

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:

Soft and hard cheeses
Cured meats
Sandhurst Kalamata Olives
Fruit selection
Sandhurst Semi-Dried Tomatoes
Dips and crackers
Sandhurst Baby Capers
Nuts and dried fruit
Sandhurst Sicilian Green Olives

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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- - bandit23 said
  - 01 Dec 2024
    1:26 pm
Sandhurst products are my go to for great healthy and tasty snacks, especially after school.

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- - Remini VIP APP said
  - 27 Nov 2024
    7:57 am
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- - mom512493 said
  - 24 Nov 2024
    3:21 pm
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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- - buggeritliz said
  - 24 Nov 2024
    12:10 pm
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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- - Cookfromscratchmum said
  - 23 Nov 2024
    3:37 pm
Great ideas for entertaining guests and love that brand I buy it all the time

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- - mom460275 said
  - 23 Nov 2024
    2:52 pm
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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- - mom101628 said
  - 22 Nov 2024
    10:51 pm
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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- - Ray Ryan said
  - 22 Nov 2024
    10:32 pm
Fantastic Article

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- - AdysMum said
  - 22 Nov 2024
    12:24 pm
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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- - teriemana said
  - 21 Nov 2024
    10:27 pm
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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- - sars_angelchik said
  - 15 Nov 2024
    10:51 am
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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- - S T A L L I O N said
  - 11 Nov 2024
    3:03 pm
I hate being taken to a third party page to enter comps.

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- - RonnieDe said
  - 10 Nov 2024
    4:26 pm
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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- - mom454858 said
  - 08 Nov 2024
    1:00 pm
Love the look of the olive on creamy fetta

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- - BellaB said
  - 07 Nov 2024
    6:51 pm
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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- - cassy26 said
  - 07 Nov 2024
    11:15 am
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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- - mom93821 said
  - 06 Nov 2024
    5:34 am
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.
- Ellen replied
  
  06 Nov 2024 , 8:41 am
  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
  - mom93821 replied
    
    08 Nov 2024 , 4:15 pm
    
    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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- - TraceyGail said
  - 05 Nov 2024
    4:50 pm
The simplest way to entertain.

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- - Ellen said
  - 05 Nov 2024
    8:55 am
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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- - mom465794 said
  - 05 Nov 2024
    6:58 am
Love the visuals of the chatcuterie board

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