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Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks, Dried Fruit and Air Popped Corn
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Give the kids a range of crunchy lunchbox snacks and dried fruit that dial up taste, keep tummies full and tick the box for an awesome lunchbox!

Woolies and Macro have some top notch lunchbox snacks that will keep the kids happy and you feeling good about what you’ve sent off as snacks for the day.

In this review, we’re asking Mums to pick up Woolworths Sultanas & Apple 6pk, Macro Cheeky Chickpeas 30g, Macro Eda-Yummy Mix 30g, Macro Sassy Chickpeas 30g, Macro Smokin’ Corn 30g and Mini Macro Popcorn 10pk, trial and review in lunchboxes and then tell us what they think.

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Look for Mini Macro products in the Health Food section at Woolworths or when you shop Online. Stock up now so you’re ready to pack those lunchboxes!

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Published 23rd January 2018

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  • Woolworths

    We really do like the ease of some healthy snack foods and we like to have easy and healthy snack foods for all of the lunch boxes. Sultanas and apples are a particular favourite with everyone in the family. The little boxes are just so handy and the sultanas and apples get gobbled up.

    Woolworths is a
    brand I trust.
    I would buy
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn again
    I would recommend
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn to other
    mums
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn are
    great additions to
    my kids' lunchboxes

  • Great addition to the lunchbox.

    I buy the smoking corn, eda-yummy, cheeky chickpeas and buzzing beans weekly. My kids love them and they’re a healthy addition to the lunchbox.

    Woolworths is a
    brand I trust.
    I would buy
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn again
    I would recommend
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn to other
    mums
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn are
    great additions to
    my kids' lunchboxes

  • Thumbs up! Delicious AND healthy...

    The smokin’ corn was a real hit with the kids! It was yummy and not too crunchy. The flavours of popcorn were a real hit and great portion sizes.. the apples and sultanas were a good little addition for that ‘something sweet’ in the afternoon… all in all, tasty little snacks. We would highly recommend all the products we reviewed!

    Woolworths is a
    brand I trust.
    I would buy
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn again
    I would recommend
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn to other
    mums
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn are
    great additions to
    my kids' lunchboxes

  • overall flavour review - Air Popped Corn

    So the opinions have come back (from adults and kids) on the taste of the air popped corn. There were 3 flavors included in the $5.99 10 pack: sea salt, cheesy and sweet and salty. The clear winner was: sea salt! Here is a summary of how the flavours stacked up.

    1) Sea Salt – favorite among the kids and adults of the household; a clear winner; reminded us all of freshly made popcorn sizzling in the skillet!
    2) Cheesy – it was a winner with the kids but the adults felt it tasted a bit “artificial”; reminiscent of heavily processed products from the 1980s
    3) Sweet and salt – this was described by the kids as “odd” and “at first ok but then not”. The adults found that it reminded them of the sticky popcorn covered in caramel, but it wasn’t sticky! Then the salt kicked in and it was “really confusing”… then the sweetness overpowered everything once again and you could finish the portion!. This was the least favourite – especially for the kids – so it was a shame there were 4 packs of this one and 3 of the others.

    Woolworths is a
    brand I trust.
    I would buy
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn again
    I would recommend
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn to other
    mums
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn are
    great additions to
    my kids' lunchboxes

  • yummmy

    something so simple and easy for lunchboxes

    Woolworths is a
    brand I trust.
    I would buy
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn again
    I would recommend
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn to other
    mums
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn are
    great additions to
    my kids' lunchboxes

  • Sultanas and apple

    Sultanas are always a bit in our household ! These are delicious great size , a little less apple and more sultanas would be super as my little miss 2 eats 2 packs in 1 sitting searching for more sultanas ????????. Definitely buy them in my weekly shop !! ????

    Woolworths is a
    brand I trust.
    I would buy
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn again
    I would recommend
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn to other
    mums
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn are
    great additions to
    my kids' lunchboxes

  • Winners !!!

    My kids loved the popcorn so much that I have already gone to buy more this week !!
    Healthy Snack and loved equals a winner in our house .
    The chickpea snack took some convincing for some kids to try but when they finally did they really liked it ( so did mum ;) )

    Woolworths is a
    brand I trust.
    I would buy
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn again
    I would recommend
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn to other
    mums
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn are
    great additions to
    my kids' lunchboxes

  • Movie night delights!

    We have family movie night on a Saturday with our 2 and 4 year olds. I always buy this popcorn as a movie snack as I know it’s healthy and the kids love the flavours. We also have a stash of sultanas and apples in the pantry as they make a great snack for around the house or on the run. Great products!

    Woolworths is a
    brand I trust.
    I would buy
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn again
    I would recommend
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn to other
    mums
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn are
    great additions to
    my kids' lunchboxes

  • Absolutely great snacks

    Not only did the kids love the snacks but mum and dad may have Sneakily taken a packet or two.

    Woolworths is a
    brand I trust.
    I would buy
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn again
    I would recommend
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn to other
    mums
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn are
    great additions to
    my kids' lunchboxes

  • Sultanas and Apples

    My son loves the contents of these little boxes. Only $1.95 for a pack of six, they were a tasty addition to his lunch bag. The dried apples added some variation in texture and taste to a popular sultana snack.

    Woolworths is a
    brand I trust.
    I would buy
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn again
    I would recommend
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn to other
    mums
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn are
    great additions to
    my kids' lunchboxes

  • Woolworths

    We really do like the ease of some healthy snack foods and we like to have easy and healthy snack foods for all of the lunch boxes. Sultanas and apples are a particular favourite with everyone in the family. The little boxes are just so handy and the sultanas and apples get gobbled up.

    Woolworths is a
    brand I trust.
    I would buy
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn again
    I would recommend
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn to other
    mums
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn are
    great additions to
    my kids' lunchboxes

  • Movie night delights!

    We have family movie night on a Saturday with our 2 and 4 year olds. I always buy this popcorn as a movie snack as I know it’s healthy and the kids love the flavours. We also have a stash of sultanas and apples in the pantry as they make a great snack for around the house or on the run. Great products!

    Woolworths is a
    brand I trust.
    I would buy
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn again
    I would recommend
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn to other
    mums
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn are
    great additions to
    my kids' lunchboxes

  • Tasty

    I buy these as a healthy snack instead of chips and crackers. The air popped popcorn come in 3 different but equally yummy flavours and are the perfect size for packed lunches. You never get bored with these. I sometimes nibble on them in the evening too while watching TV. One of my fave snacks now!

    Woolworths is a
    brand I trust.
    I would buy
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn again
    I would recommend
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn to other
    mums
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn are
    great additions to
    my kids' lunchboxes

  • Dried fruit

    Great addition to the kids lunchboxs. Both kids love having sultanas and apples in the one packet.

    Woolworths is a
    brand I trust.
    I would buy
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn again
    I would recommend
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn to other
    mums
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn are
    great additions to
    my kids' lunchboxes

  • Great addition to the lunchbox.

    I buy the smoking corn, eda-yummy, cheeky chickpeas and buzzing beans weekly. My kids love them and they’re a healthy addition to the lunchbox.

    Woolworths is a
    brand I trust.
    I would buy
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn again
    I would recommend
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn to other
    mums
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn are
    great additions to
    my kids' lunchboxes

  • YUMO

    These dried fruit lunchbox snack are super tasty and my littlw ones love them. They are so handy.

    Woolworths is a
    brand I trust.
    I would buy
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn again
    I would recommend
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn to other
    mums
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn are
    great additions to
    my kids' lunchboxes

  • Eda-Yummy Mix

    I liked this product but found that after eating a few of this mix it made me very thirsty and my mouth was also quite dry and I had to drink a lot of water after.

    Woolworths is a
    brand I trust.
    I would buy
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn again
    I would recommend
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn to other
    mums
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn are
    great additions to
    my kids' lunchboxes

  • Very handy to have in the pantry

    These were great for the lunchbox snacks and were great individual sizes too. My son didn’t like the Smoky corn or the chickpeas though. He said his favourite was the sultana and Apple boxes. I would buy these again for when I’m running out of ideas for the lunch box but would probably stick with fresh fruit when possible.

    Woolworths is a
    brand I trust.
    I would buy
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn again
    I would recommend
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn to other
    mums
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn are
    great additions to
    my kids' lunchboxes

  • Tasty and healthy! A winner!!

    Loved the popcorn- a great healthy snack for those in between meal times. Sea salt was the clear favourite! Sultanas and apples also yummy, gives good variety rather than just sultanas in a pack, and the price was good too!!

    Woolworths is a
    brand I trust.
    I would buy
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn again
    I would recommend
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn to other
    mums
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn are
    great additions to
    my kids' lunchboxes

  • Kids loved them.. Even the big kid!

    The apple and sultana snacks were a huge hit not only in the lunch boxes but also as a small snack for the crazy time when they’re “starving” while dinner is cooking.
    Will definitely be buying these again.
    The air popped corn was also a hit but weren’t too keen on the cheese flavour.
    Kids wern’t a huge fan of the crunchy lunchbox snacks but they were a huge hit with the husband and have already had to restock!
    All in all the kids loves having something new in the lunchbox and will definitely be purchasing these products again!

    Woolworths is a
    brand I trust.
    I would buy
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn again
    I would recommend
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn to other
    mums
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn are
    great additions to
    my kids' lunchboxes

  • Will be buying again.

    I would recommend the Woolworths Crunchy lunchbox snacks, dried fruit and the Air popped corn. However my daughter loved two for the flavours of the air popped corn but disliked the cheese flavour. The dried fruit is so convenient and great tasting also. Will definitely be buying these items from now on.

    Woolworths is a
    brand I trust.
    I would buy
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn again
    I would recommend
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn to other
    mums
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn are
    great additions to
    my kids' lunchboxes

  • A packet of Pop

    My children were so excited to take woolworths Air popped corn to school in their lunchboxes this week. They are convenient and taste great. They have dairy allergy so the cheese flavour was no good, but the toddler and I took one for the team and ate that flavour ourselves ???? The Woolworths dried fruit is also a hit and makes a lovely messfree afterschool snack before dancing. We will be purchasing these products again :)

    Woolworths is a
    brand I trust.
    I would buy
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn again
    I would recommend
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn to other
    mums
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn are
    great additions to
    my kids' lunchboxes

  • Not happy

    I had difficulty locating these products at my local woolworths in epsom and was unable to purchase sultanas and apples snack packs as they were unavailable. What I was able to purchase my two boys aged 12 and 14 did not like, although they did eat popcorn but asked me not to purchase again. Macro smokin corn they said were disgusting.

    Woolworths is a
    brand I trust.
    I would buy
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn again
    I would recommend
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn to other
    mums
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn are
    great additions to
    my kids' lunchboxes

  • My fussy kids loved them!

    My fussy kids loved the popcorn and apples & sultana mix! Made for the perfect addition to snack time, will definitely buy again

    Woolworths is a
    brand I trust.
    I would buy
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn again
    I would recommend
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn to other
    mums
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn are
    great additions to
    my kids' lunchboxes

  • Tasty Macro Mini’s

    We enjoyed all the snacks! I think the favourites in our house were the air popped popcorn in the cheese flavour & the cheeky chickpeas.
    The kids like the sultanas but weren’t a fan of the apple pieces.
    I enjoyed the smokin corn the best.

    Woolworths is a
    brand I trust.
    I would buy
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn again
    I would recommend
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn to other
    mums
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn are
    great additions to
    my kids' lunchboxes

  • Handy and convienent and so tasty

    Apple and sultana packs are great! We loose interest when just all sultanas, so was really impressed when there was a good balance of apple in there also! These will be a regular staple in our pantry now.. the popcorn, have only tried the cheese so far.. the smell is a bit off putting but they taste quite morish.. the chick peas and corn packs are great for an adult, but too hard for them to become a staple in miss 2s lunchbox

    Woolworths is a
    brand I trust.
    I would buy
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn again
    I would recommend
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn to other
    mums
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn are
    great additions to
    my kids' lunchboxes

  • Thumbs up! Delicious AND healthy...

    The smokin’ corn was a real hit with the kids! It was yummy and not too crunchy. The flavours of popcorn were a real hit and great portion sizes.. the apples and sultanas were a good little addition for that ‘something sweet’ in the afternoon… all in all, tasty little snacks. We would highly recommend all the products we reviewed!

    Woolworths is a
    brand I trust.
    I would buy
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn again
    I would recommend
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn to other
    mums
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn are
    great additions to
    my kids' lunchboxes

  • Cheeky chickpeas, smokin corn and Eda-Yummy Mix

    These were definitely not a hit with my 2 and 4 year olds. The bbq seasoning was a touch spicy for them, the dried vegetables were rock hard and both of my children thew them on the ground.
    My husband and I both tried these and neither of us would ever buy them again.
    For the super health conscious I’m sure these are great, but for taste and flavour we’d rather spend our money elsewhere.
    They may pass the school lunch box test but if the children won’t eat them then what’s the point.

    Woolworths is a
    brand I trust.
    I would buy
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn again
    I would recommend
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn to other
    mums
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn are
    great additions to
    my kids' lunchboxes

  • Sultanas and Apples

    I felt for sure this was going to be a real winner, my children love apples and they love sultanas. This pack was $1.95 for 6 boxes.
    Unfortunately the sultanas were a success but both of my children picked the apple out and it was wasted (if anyone knows what to do with a whole heap of dried apple please let me know).
    I’m going to stick with buying plain boxes of sultanas because the apple was wasted on my kids

    Woolworths is a
    brand I trust.
    I would buy
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn again
    I would recommend
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn to other
    mums
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn are
    great additions to
    my kids' lunchboxes

  • Air Popped Corn

    What a great little 1o pack!
    3 different flavours means something for the whole family. Our favourite was the cheese flavour, the kids thought it was delicious and wanted to keep eating more and more.
    The 10 pack was very convenient but at approx 60c per pag ($5.99 for the 10 pack) this would be saved for special times only.
    Great but pricey

    Woolworths is a
    brand I trust.
    I would buy
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn again
    I would recommend
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn to other
    mums
    Woolworths Crunchy
    Lunchbox Snacks,
    Dried Fruit and Air
    Popped Corn are
    great additions to
    my kids' lunchboxes
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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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  • 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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  • I hate being taken to a third party page to enter comps.

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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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  • Looking forward to summer catch ups! Its always the best time to just chill

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  • I love the go to guide for how to arrange a board! Mine never look aesthetic so I am going to try this!

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  • Charcuterie Boards and Antipasto boards are so good. I love them, i love the variety of foods you can put on them and they are so great for entertaining and enjoying with family or friends. It is something i like to make whenever i have friends over as you can enjoy and pick away while you are catching up. Great entertaining option.

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  • I absolutely adore an antipasto spread. There’s nothing better than having a colourful plate of charcuterie and antipasto shared with loved ones. I grew up with my Mum making the most lush, long table of nibblies on celebrations and it’s something that my siblings and I carry on today. It brings us all together.

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