Average Ratings (from 18 ratings)
Overall star Rating
The Swing Maxi Flex™ allowed me to express quickly and efficiently.
Medela’s new flexible breast shields were comfortable and adaptable to my individual breast shape.
Medela’s Swing Maxi Flex™ is easy to assemble and clean.
Medela’s Swing Maxi Flex™ is intuitive and easy to use.
I would recommend the Medela Swing Maxi Flex™ breast pump to other mums.
Medela Swing Maxi Flex™ Breast Pump :
4.68 out of 5 based on 18 reviews.

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Why the Medela Swing Maxi Flex™ Breast Pump is a great choice …

For the Medela Swing Maxi Flex™ Breast Pump Product Review we asked mums to try the Medela Swing Maxi Flex™ Breast Pump, which is the perfect choice for mums who need that extra bottle in half the time.

Quick, portable and easy to use, the Swing Maxi Flex™ is a portable double electric breast pump with 2-Phase Expression® technology, that mimics babies’ sucking for a more natural pumping experience. Whether you’re aiming to maintain your supply, need help coping with issues affecting your breastfeeding, or simply want more time with your baby and less time pumping, the Swing Maxi Flex™ is a great choice for you.

It also uses NEW PersonalFit Flex™ breast shields for a whole new pumping experience, personalised to you. With overflow protection, the Swing Maxi Flex™ prevents any breast milk entering the tubing and motor of the pump.

Watch how easy it is to use the Swing Maxi Flex™ Breast Pump here:

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Published 11th March 2020


  • Most affordable breast pump out there

    I purchased this product 3 months ago and have been using it everyday. It works well in pumping breast milk and was quite straight forward to assemble. I have only two problem with it, one being that soemtimes when I unscrew the bottle from the breast shields it soemtimes leaks quite a bit of milk that was somehow trapped in between. Secondly the inside of the breast shields small crevices can be difficult to Clean without a small tool. I had only realize there was some mold in the smallest gap when i looked thoroughly inside! Make sure you check !

    The Swing Maxi
    Flex™ allowed me
    to express quickly
    and efficiently.
    Medela’s new
    flexible breast
    shields were
    comfortable and
    adaptable to my
    individual breast
    shape.
    Medela’s Swing
    Maxi Flex™ is easy
    to assemble and
    clean.
    Medela’s Swing
    Maxi Flex™ is
    intuitive and easy
    to use.
    I would recommend
    the Medela Swing
    Maxi Flex™ breast
    pump to other mums.


  • AMAZING

    Being a FTM it was daunting starting to breastfeed and pumping was really scary for me, but not with the Medela. This breast pump was gentle but still had great sucking power, and the battery lasts forever. The milk catcher inserts, bottles, and tests made by Medela are great too. 10/10

    The Swing Maxi
    Flex™ allowed me
    to express quickly
    and efficiently.
    Medela’s new
    flexible breast
    shields were
    comfortable and
    adaptable to my
    individual breast
    shape.
    Medela’s Swing
    Maxi Flex™ is easy
    to assemble and
    clean.
    Medela’s Swing
    Maxi Flex™ is
    intuitive and easy
    to use.
    I would recommend
    the Medela Swing
    Maxi Flex™ breast
    pump to other mums.


  • VERY happy with it!

    I bought this pump for the first time and I’m completely in love! Easy to use, the fact that can be used plugged or with batteries is a must! Not too noisy. Affordable and excellent quality. Being able to express both breasts at the same time is a life saver, specially with a new born that requires our attention pretty much all day. Not bulky, so easy to pack away and take everywhere in a small hand bag. I recommend this product and brand! Did not have the opportunity to trie others, but I didn’t need to as this one has all it is needed :)

    The Swing Maxi
    Flex™ allowed me
    to express quickly
    and efficiently.
    Medela’s new
    flexible breast
    shields were
    comfortable and
    adaptable to my
    individual breast
    shape.
    Medela’s Swing
    Maxi Flex™ is easy
    to assemble and
    clean.
    Medela’s Swing
    Maxi Flex™ is
    intuitive and easy
    to use.
    I would recommend
    the Medela Swing
    Maxi Flex™ breast
    pump to other mums.


  • Great choice

    It is the name that I decided to go for when I was choosing a breast pump and I am not regret for buying Medela as it is easy to use. I am a person who is lazy to read instructions, however, Medela Swing Maxi Flex breast pump is easy to assemble and use. Highly recommended for mommies to be!

    The Swing Maxi
    Flex™ allowed me
    to express quickly
    and efficiently.
    Medela’s new
    flexible breast
    shields were
    comfortable and
    adaptable to my
    individual breast
    shape.
    Medela’s Swing
    Maxi Flex™ is easy
    to assemble and
    clean.
    Medela’s Swing
    Maxi Flex™ is
    intuitive and easy
    to use.
    I would recommend
    the Medela Swing
    Maxi Flex™ breast
    pump to other mums.


  • BEST PRODUCT ON THE MARKET

    Using this for exclusivlely pumping every 3 hours as my son was in nicu for 3 months and couldn’t breastfeed I found this soo comfortable versatile and practical yet overly efficient wouldn’t be using anything else if I was to use another breast pump again Medela is the only way to go

    The Swing Maxi
    Flex™ allowed me
    to express quickly
    and efficiently.
    Medela’s new
    flexible breast
    shields were
    comfortable and
    adaptable to my
    individual breast
    shape.
    Medela’s Swing
    Maxi Flex™ is easy
    to assemble and
    clean.
    Medela’s Swing
    Maxi Flex™ is
    intuitive and easy
    to use.
    I would recommend
    the Medela Swing
    Maxi Flex™ breast
    pump to other mums.


  • Fantastic

    I wouldn’t recommend anything but the Medela Swing maxi flex what an amazing product used while my baby was in NICU

    The Swing Maxi
    Flex™ allowed me
    to express quickly
    and efficiently.
    Medela’s new
    flexible breast
    shields were
    comfortable and
    adaptable to my
    individual breast
    shape.
    Medela’s Swing
    Maxi Flex™ is easy
    to assemble and
    clean.
    Medela’s Swing
    Maxi Flex™ is
    intuitive and easy
    to use.
    I would recommend
    the Medela Swing
    Maxi Flex™ breast
    pump to other mums.


  • I loved my pump

    I had a premi baby and I expressed for 9 months. The Medela swing was my life????
    It will be my go to brand for my next baby

    The Swing Maxi
    Flex™ allowed me
    to express quickly
    and efficiently.
    Medela’s new
    flexible breast
    shields were
    comfortable and
    adaptable to my
    individual breast
    shape.
    Medela’s Swing
    Maxi Flex™ is easy
    to assemble and
    clean.
    Medela’s Swing
    Maxi Flex™ is
    intuitive and easy
    to use.
    I would recommend
    the Medela Swing
    Maxi Flex™ breast
    pump to other mums.


  • The best breast pump I’ve ever used

    This is the best breast pump I’ve ever used! The suction is great but it doesn’t hurt. I’ve used loads of different pumps and this is by far my favourite. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to establish feeding or establish a great freezer supply. This pump promoted my let down to start easily whereas similar other pumps haven’t done that for me. Great price, great product.

    The Swing Maxi
    Flex™ allowed me
    to express quickly
    and efficiently.
    Medela’s new
    flexible breast
    shields were
    comfortable and
    adaptable to my
    individual breast
    shape.
    Medela’s Swing
    Maxi Flex™ is easy
    to assemble and
    clean.
    Medela’s Swing
    Maxi Flex™ is
    intuitive and easy
    to use.
    I would recommend
    the Medela Swing
    Maxi Flex™ breast
    pump to other mums.


  • The best pump I’ve tried!

    I have absolutely loved this pump. It has every aspect I would want in a breast pump. I love that it is not only so simple and easy to use, but it sooo portable. I’m so impressed with the new breast shield, so much more comfortable than the previous version. I’m also really loving that you can clip it onto your shirt or pants while pumping, so you can move around. With my old pump I was only able to pump around 50mls but with this one I’m getting around 200ml in just 10 minutes! So happy. Definitely recommend this product to everyone. I’ve even managed to get my pregnant friend to buy one, she was soo impressed!

    The Swing Maxi
    Flex™ allowed me
    to express quickly
    and efficiently.
    Medela’s new
    flexible breast
    shields were
    comfortable and
    adaptable to my
    individual breast
    shape.
    Medela’s Swing
    Maxi Flex™ is easy
    to assemble and
    clean.
    Medela’s Swing
    Maxi Flex™ is
    intuitive and easy
    to use.
    I would recommend
    the Medela Swing
    Maxi Flex™ breast
    pump to other mums.


  • Absolutely amazing

    Honestly the best pump I’ve ever used. I love absolutely everything about this pump. So easy to use, assemble and cleab

    The Swing Maxi
    Flex™ allowed me
    to express quickly
    and efficiently.
    Medela’s new
    flexible breast
    shields were
    comfortable and
    adaptable to my
    individual breast
    shape.
    Medela’s Swing
    Maxi Flex™ is easy
    to assemble and
    clean.
    Medela’s Swing
    Maxi Flex™ is
    intuitive and easy
    to use.
    I would recommend
    the Medela Swing
    Maxi Flex™ breast
    pump to other mums.


  • Super comfy pumping experience

    I was blown away by how comfy this is compared to the pump I was using. The breast shields adapt to your boob shape, and the parts are really quick and easy to assemble and wash. Being a double is a HUGE timesaver. I love that you can pump hands free, and use the battery function to move around and get things done while pumping. You can use a pumping bra or even just put slits in a firm crop top! The letdown setting is great for anyone trying to establish or build supply too. I’d never used milk bags before but after also trying the Medela milk storage bags I got as a free sample, I’m hooked. So much easier than storage bottles in fridge like I was doing previously!

    The Swing Maxi
    Flex™ allowed me
    to express quickly
    and efficiently.
    Medela’s new
    flexible breast
    shields were
    comfortable and
    adaptable to my
    individual breast
    shape.
    Medela’s Swing
    Maxi Flex™ is easy
    to assemble and
    clean.
    Medela’s Swing
    Maxi Flex™ is
    intuitive and easy
    to use.
    I would recommend
    the Medela Swing
    Maxi Flex™ breast
    pump to other mums.


  • This is a game changer in pumps!

    Wow! Just wow! With a 2 year old and a premature new born at home that is feeding every 2 hours around the clock this pump has changed my world! I can hook the pumps on play blocks with my active toddler or I can cut up the veggies for dinner.
    The suction is complete and strong without being painful- it is so effective with me yielding more milk than ever before!
    My only negative thought is why oh why didn’t I have this with my son!?!? It would’ve made my breastfeeding journey so much easier.
    Thank you Medela and thank you mouths of mums from a very happy and tired Mumma xxx

    The Swing Maxi
    Flex™ allowed me
    to express quickly
    and efficiently.
    Medela’s new
    flexible breast
    shields were
    comfortable and
    adaptable to my
    individual breast
    shape.
    Medela’s Swing
    Maxi Flex™ is easy
    to assemble and
    clean.
    Medela’s Swing
    Maxi Flex™ is
    intuitive and easy
    to use.
    I would recommend
    the Medela Swing
    Maxi Flex™ breast
    pump to other mums.


  • I was able to express 150mls each breast

    Can’t talk about this breast pump high enough. Love that I can continue doing all those mum things as well as pump at the same time because I can use it as a portable pump.

    The Swing Maxi
    Flex™ allowed me
    to express quickly
    and efficiently.
    Medela’s new
    flexible breast
    shields were
    comfortable and
    adaptable to my
    individual breast
    shape.
    Medela’s Swing
    Maxi Flex™ is easy
    to assemble and
    clean.
    Medela’s Swing
    Maxi Flex™ is
    intuitive and easy
    to use.
    I would recommend
    the Medela Swing
    Maxi Flex™ breast
    pump to other mums.


  • so amazing

    Definitely worth 5 starts. Love it so much.

    The Swing Maxi
    Flex™ allowed me
    to express quickly
    and efficiently.
    Medela’s new
    flexible breast
    shields were
    comfortable and
    adaptable to my
    individual breast
    shape.
    Medela’s Swing
    Maxi Flex™ is easy
    to assemble and
    clean.
    Medela’s Swing
    Maxi Flex™ is
    intuitive and easy
    to use.
    I would recommend
    the Medela Swing
    Maxi Flex™ breast
    pump to other mums.


  • Love my new breast pump

    Love my new breast pump, love that is portable and quite so my baby doesn’t wake when he sleeps through. Love that it has different suction settings also

    The Swing Maxi
    Flex™ allowed me
    to express quickly
    and efficiently.
    Medela’s new
    flexible breast
    shields were
    comfortable and
    adaptable to my
    individual breast
    shape.
    Medela’s Swing
    Maxi Flex™ is easy
    to assemble and
    clean.
    Medela’s Swing
    Maxi Flex™ is
    intuitive and easy
    to use.
    I would recommend
    the Medela Swing
    Maxi Flex™ breast
    pump to other mums.


  • Amazing

    I have had my swing Maxi flex for a day and I absolutely love it. I love that it’s portable but also has a power plug also
    Definitely worth 5 stars. Also went out and got teats for the bottle and my bub took the bottle right away

    The Swing Maxi
    Flex™ allowed me
    to express quickly
    and efficiently.
    Medela’s new
    flexible breast
    shields were
    comfortable and
    adaptable to my
    individual breast
    shape.
    Medela’s Swing
    Maxi Flex™ is easy
    to assemble and
    clean.
    Medela’s Swing
    Maxi Flex™ is
    intuitive and easy
    to use.
    I would recommend
    the Medela Swing
    Maxi Flex™ breast
    pump to other mums.


  • Love love love

    Recieved my pump today and straight away used it. Quick, portable and easy to use, the Swing Maxi Fle is a portable double electric breast pump hat mimics babies’ sucking for a more natural pumping experience. Most favourite part is that it’s portable so I can pump and continue to do things. Can’t wait to continue using and give more reviews about it .

    The Swing Maxi
    Flex™ allowed me
    to express quickly
    and efficiently.
    Medela’s new
    flexible breast
    shields were
    comfortable and
    adaptable to my
    individual breast
    shape.
    Medela’s Swing
    Maxi Flex™ is easy
    to assemble and
    clean.
    Medela’s Swing
    Maxi Flex™ is
    intuitive and easy
    to use.
    I would recommend
    the Medela Swing
    Maxi Flex™ breast
    pump to other mums.


  • Best travel pump

    This pump gave me my personal best (150 in 20 mins).
    I had tried the advent pump prior am it was long and hard to manage. I had to to put in alot of work.. leaning forward, using arms to ‘squeeze’ – you get the picture.

    Best part would be being able to maintain the power with batteries instead of using international converters. Which unfortunately, loses the ‘UMPH’ another plus is how light and small the pump is. Easily fit in my baby bag.

    The Swing Maxi
    Flex™ allowed me
    to express quickly
    and efficiently.
    Medela’s new
    flexible breast
    shields were
    comfortable and
    adaptable to my
    individual breast
    shape.
    Medela’s Swing
    Maxi Flex™ is easy
    to assemble and
    clean.
    Medela’s Swing
    Maxi Flex™ is
    intuitive and easy
    to use.
    I would recommend
    the Medela Swing
    Maxi Flex™ breast
    pump to other mums.

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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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  • 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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