Review Philips Avent Comfort Single Electric Breast Pump

Philips Avent Comfort Single Electric Breast Pump
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Easy to assemble and use
Makes expressing effortless
Able to express more milk than current pump
More comfortable to use than my current pump
Philips Avent Comfort Single Electric Breast Pump :
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Introducing the Philips AVENT Comfort Single Electric Breast Pump – Your essential breastfeeding companion.

Breast milk is without a doubt the best for your baby’s start in life. But every mother is different and you may need some assistance to ensure you are able to breast feed for longer. Philips AVENT understand this and have developed a range of products to support you in your feeding journey.

Getting a breast pump as part of preparation for baby is the first step. A breast pump can help you establish supply but also allows you to share the feeding experience with loved ones.

Finding the best breast pump for you is easy with the help of the Philips AVENT Comfort Breast pump range.

Philips Avent Comfort single electric breast pump … 

When you’re comfortable and relaxed, your milk flows more easily.* That is why Philips Avent has created their most comfortable breast pump yet for easy expressing at a touch of a button. Now you can sit comfortably while expressing with no need to lean forward, while the soft massage cushion gently stimulates your milk flow giving you and your baby the most comfortable and natural feeding experience. So, whether you’re breastfeeding, bottle feeding or both, the new Comfort range from Philips Avent is designed with you in mind.

Unique, natural expressing position

The Comfort breast pump is the only pump that allows mothers to express in a comfortable position instead of leaning forward, which often leads to discomfort and back pain. Sitting up straight will allow the milk to flow directly from the breast into the container. This improved expressing position helps mothers feel more comfortable and as a result, express more milk naturally.

Clinically proven to be effective

The Comfort breast pump features our clinically proven massage cushion with soft petals that gently compress the breast to stimulate milk flow.  The innovative cushion has a distinctive, velvety texture that feels warm on the breast, further helping mothers to relax whilst expressing. The removable cushion also prevents milk pooling, aiding hygiene and eliminating the risk of lost milk.

Simple Settings

To stimulate the let-down reflex, mothers can start in a gentle stimulation mode then they can choose from 3 expression settings, depending on their preference for suction intensity.

Easy to combine breast and bottle feeding

Combining breast and bottle has never been easier with the new Natural bottles and Comfort breast pump range. The Natural bottle and Comfort breast pump integrate fully, so mothers can pump, store and feed with the same Natural feeding bottle-without the need to transfer milk.

Philips AVENT – Supporting you every step of the way.

*More comfort: 82% of 64 UK breastfeeding mothers agreed that this breast pump was more comfortable than their current pump (main market brands). Home placement test carried out in the UK in 2011 with 73 first time mothers – 94% of mums strongly agree that being comfortable while expressing is important for good milk flow. More milk naturally; independent research has shown that there is a link between stress levels and milk production. Burton PM, Kennedy K Ahluwalia J, Nicholl R, Lucas A, Fewtrell M.

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Published 18th March 2016

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  • Makes Expressing Simple

    The Philips AVENT Comfort Single Electric Breast Pump made expressing milk very simple. The product is very easy to set up, pack away and clean. The controls assist in making sure that you produce as much milk as possible while not being rough on you. The manual breast pump I was using became quite tiring to use. I would defiantly recommend this electric product to any breast feeding mother.

    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump

  • Love this

    I used this breast pump when my daughter was a smaller bub. It was fantastic, nice and gentle. It helped get a good supply plus extra to keep in the freezer. I loved all of the different settlings and the ability to put the bottle straight onto a connection to feed directly to my baby. I highly recommend all avent products to all new mums. This was the better of three different breast pumps that I tried.

    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump

  • Great pump

    I purchased the avent manual breast pump which I found to be not so great. I learnt the hard way after trying to express and not working. I almost gave up but we decided to purchase the electric pump. The best thing I did. This way my baby could get the best milk. I no longer use it. But wil definitely use it if we have another baby.

    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump

  • Love it

    Been using for a month now and not only is it effort less it’s actually comfortable and boosted my supply as a working mum! Thanks so much MOM

    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump

  • Boosted my supply

    I’ve been using this pump for about a month now and can officially say my supply has doubled! I’ve sold my Medela Swing and am super happy with this pump! I’m thrilled! 🙂

    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump

  • Easy and less painful than most others when suffering mastitis

    I definitely preferred this brand when I was expressing. I had mastitis and found this one to be most comfortable and easier to use.
    I would definitely use this again if I had another bubba!

    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump

  • using it from day one. very happy

    I am second time mum and this time using Avent pump. very happy with my pump. i use it upto 7 times a day with no stress and difficulty. both me and bub are happy and more relaxed.

    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump

  • Great product and easy to use

    I have only had experience with this product no ther pumps however I found it great, very portable and easy to use. I borrowed my sister in laws as she no longer needed it and had to leave Bub overnight for a quick trip and I was stopping in the car expressing milk and it was easy.

    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump

  • The only Electric Breast Pump to use!

    This electric breast pump is honestly a great way to enable myself a little free time. It works easily and I can then freeze any extra milk I have expressed.

    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump

  • Avent delivers

    I am a huge fan of Avent products as they are always reliable and trustworthy and this is important to me when choosing products. The Avent breast pump is easy to use and I just wish I had discovered this product a long time ago instead of having difficulty with other products.

    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump

  • Yay so happy!

    Iv been able to express so much more with this pump. Iv started using it every day; usually first thing when my older two are having brekkie and my newbie is having a sleep in. This has boosted my supply by about 30%. I’m now not worried about pumping for an evening out; or leaving bubs with hubby if I go to the shops.
    My only gripe is (and it’s probably my breasts) I can’t use the pump (or any other pump) with the cushion attached to the flange. No matter how hard I try if I have the cushion attached I don’t get any milk out. So Iv been used to this and just use it without. Still works fantastically; just have to get in the right position so it doesn’t pull too hard.
    Very very impressed and happy with this pump!!
    As you can see in my photo I have been able to use all the attachments I already had from my manual pump so Iv been able to just add these onto the pump and then express straight into the storage containers; which I can also feed straight from too.

    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump

  • So easy, so comfortable, so effortless

    I had been given another brand breast pump when I was expecting my daughter, as well as buying this AVENT pump. I can tell you now, when I had used both and realised which one was better, the other ended up in the bin! The AVENT pump is here to stay. It is so easy to use, so comfortable, it’s like it’s not happening at all. And it gets more milk, which is a bonus for working mums who have to place breast fed bubs in childcare. It cost a little more then my other one, but well worth the extra expense

    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump

  • Kind of like a boobie hug while pumping

    I’m a first time mum and like many before me have struggled with breastfeeding. I have used a manual pump, a hospital grade pump and the medela swing pump, now l have been using the Phillips Avent Natural single electric breast pump.

    When l first used the Avent pump l was surprised by the comfort, unlike the previous pumps l have used l was able to sit back in a natural relaxed seated position.
    The soft petal cushions gave extra comfort, kind of like a boobie hug while pumping, a luxury other pumps do not have.

    The three expressing settings are gentle and easy to change speeds with the one touch buttons.

    The pump while working hard pumping that liquid gold does make noise, but they all do. My husband who has sat with me during a lot of my many pumping sessions believe the Avent is the quietest. Having a hubby approval is a big plus. I tend to zone out the noise and watch TV. If you have to pump at work get some relaxing music on and enjoy some alone time ( after all it’s probably the only alone time a working mum would have).

    I love the design, no milk can be accidentally pumped into the tube and sucked into the machine (which has happened to me with other pumps). I love that there is sealing caps to keep the milk hygienically sealed, comes in handy when having to stop half way to tend to baby.

    The cord is long, it’s easy enough to assemble (you will need to read the instruction booklet).
    Overall it provides everything you need to express, store and feed.

    My only complaint is there is no storage bag. So l have to keep storing the machine in the box after use. This is easy fix by getting a lunch bag to store it in which will be ideal when traveling.

    From my breast pump experience, l recommend the Phillips Avent Natural breast pump as your first and only choice in breast pumps. I am very happy with mine.

    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump

  • You only need one hand!!

    Four weeks ago I welcomed baby number 4 into the world. Three weeks ago, I got the dreaded talk from my midwife: ‘Your baby has lost too much weight’. Cue dramatic music and a mother sobbing over her child. Actually, that’s not what happened. Having had another of my children have a similar issue, I knew the drill. I was to offer both breasts, then express and feed bub a bottle. Every few hours. Day and night. So, not only was I a typical Zombie mum, I was to be a Zombie mum with her boobs out! I pulled out my trusty manual pump, which amazingly came with a queue of my 3 other children, lining up to ‘help’ with the pumping. I didn’t mind though. The queue was smaller than those for the rides to Movieworld, and it was a much cheaper thrill with about a similar delight level for said children!
    Then, I received a wonderful surprise when I opened the door to the postie (as opposed to the surprise he received after my firstborn when I had been non-stop feeding and forgot to put my breasts away, but that’s another story…). He had brought me the Avent Natural Single Breast Pump! Having never used an electric breast pump for any of my 4 children previously, I was a tad excited. The box was covered in tantalizing promises such as ‘More comfort for mum, more milk for baby’. Needless to say, I couldn’t wait to get started. Hubby made himself useful by washing all the relevant bits and sticking them in the sterilizer, whilst I sat with the baby in one arm and the instructions in the other, just to make sure I was completely in control of this wonderful new addition to the household.
    It came together easily enough, and when I was comfortable and ready, I pressed the start button. It whirred to life, beginning with the ‘gentle stimulation mode’ which is meant to simulate the initial suckling that bub uses to bring forth the milk. I couldn’t actually believe how quickly this worked, and before I knew it, I was ready to press one of the 3 expression settings to begin this pumping journey in earnest.
    I decided to start with level one, and immediately found that I didn’t have enough suction to sufficiently draw the milk out. I carefully pressed the second and third settings, with a similar result, so I turned it off to investigate. I found that the very lovely ‘soft petal cushion’ wasn’t working with my ample bosoms to create a seal for suction, so I removed it and started the process over with much more favourable results! I had dealt with different suction ‘settings’ previously with my manual pump, due to my own and my children’s various pulling strengths, but it was nice to have be able to chose a set strength. I settled on the middle setting – given the state of my worn nipples by this stage, I couldn’t quite deal with the strength of the pull of the third setting, and the first setting was way too weak compared with my feisty little man. Within moments, I was on my way to milk domination!
    My initial thoughts while sitting there was that I was being incredibly lazy. Having manual pumped so often for so long, I really felt that I could include the whole pumping regimen in some amazing new mum’s workout. But now, I was just sitting there. I was definitely comfortable, and the milk supply was just as plentiful, but there is something primal and earth-motherly about pulling a pump to receive the bounty of milk. I got over that feeling pretty quickly though when I realized that I had a free hand to do stuff with. Stuff like change the channel on the TV from the Food Network (which my husband always left me with – possibly in the hope that I would become a much better cook) and being able to shoo my children away from my stash of food and drink, and, most importantly, I had the ability to Facebook! This sealed the deal for me in terms of being an electric pump convert.
    The Avent Natural Single Breast Pump came with the pump, the motor unit, a 125ml ‘natural’ feeding bottle, a newborn teat pack and sealing disk to store the milk, and a few replacement parts, should the other bits go awry. They even threw in 2 x Avent Day breast pads and 2 x Avent Night breast pads to trial. It is super easy to put together and use, and just as easy to pull apart to clean. The bottle was a hit with my bub and having been given some second-hand Avent bottles, I was pleased to see that these older versions still fit with the newer pump thread.
    The only downside was the noise. While it’s not overly loud, I did have to turn the television up to hear it, and it woke both my husband (who sleeps through most anything), and the baby when I used it overnight. Apart from that, everything else was a winner. If you are able to afford it, I would easily recommend it – especially for my fellow Zombie Mums who have to have their boobs out in the name of nourish and nurture!

    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump

  • Happy Mumma!

    I’m so happy using this pump! Because I already had a manual avent pump Iv been able to use the bottles and attachments from that set which has made it a breeze. Iv been expressing every day so it has boosted my supply and my stock in the freezer is more than ever!!
    I’m over the moon that this pump has reassured me that should I have to return to work sooner than planned all will be okay.
    The only thing is the noises it makes- my two older children find it absolutely hilarious. But I can’t imagine you being able to create a pump much quieter than this.
    Very very very impressed thank you for the opportunity to try it out!

    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump

  • Simple to use

    I liked this pump for ease of assembly and cleaning etc. I found thought that my breast didn’t sort of fit the cup. It would be nice to have a soft pliable bendy cup rather than a hard one.

    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump

  • A well trusted brand

    This was the electric pump I chose to use even thought it was expensive. It was comfortable and really simple/ easy to use. I loved it! I couldn’t compare it to anything else as it worked so well in all different ways I had no need to try another brand. I also love the avent bottles aswell, everything connects properly so when I finished expressing the same bottle was used for storage and feeding. A brilliant system!

    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump

  • Avent Comfort

    This pump is very easy to put together and definitely at the moment allows me to pump more in a shorter amount of time which is amazing as this is my third baby.
    It is on the noisy side my four year old said that’s noisy mum.
    I do like the extra comfort measures they do help but as a larger breasted girl I do find my nipple still rubs a little. While not extremely uncomfortable it is definitely not comfortable.
    Overall this is a very effective pump that I would definitely recommend to others.

    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump

  • Can sit back and relax while the 'work' is done

    I love this pump especially in the early weeks where lack of sleep leaves you feeling exhausted, I was able to sit back comfortably and use this pump. I also needed to increase my supply in the early days I was so glad I had this pump as I only needed to spend ten minutes using it each time.

    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump

  • Easy and perfect

    Thank you! If i had never had found this product i would have given up breastfeeding returning to work.
    It was easy to use, effective and i did not feel like a cow!

    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump

  • Great for first time mums

    I purchased the AVENT breast pump after Bub was born (first time mum). It was well priced in comparison to other pumps on the market (I got mine on sale) and is a trusted brand. I find it easy to use with minimal parts to assemble which means it easily fits into my bag/luggage. It is a tad on the noisy side if I’m expressing early in the mornings but I find a towel placed over the machine muffles the noise. Overall a great product!

    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump

  • Best one yet

    I have a 8 year old who I expressed and I have tried plenty of breast pumps some good some bad but after trying the advent comfort single breast pump I would recommend to everyone I know it was easy setup it felt comfortable easy to clean and help boost my milk supply which we all want I don’t always express as my three month old is breastfed that my partner enjoys feeding her with a bottle so I’m giving the advent comfort single electric breast pump 10 out of 10

    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump

  • Wish I bought an AVENT lectric Breast Pump sooner

    My daughter is 6 months as of yesterday and I have been expressing since she was two weeks old. I started to express so I could get my husband involved with feeding our baby as well. I was using a manual pump. I soon got over this and stopped expressing every night to just when I needed to go out.

    My daughter seemed to favour one breast over the breast and soon enough my left breast started to dry out. If I have had the Avant electric pump I could have continued to express the left breast to keep my milk supply up.

    After using the Avent Electric Breast Pump I was able to relax on the couch oppose to standing up and doing it manually. I was also able to get an extra 30ml from the electric pump to what I normally get when I express manually.

    I will defiantly be using the Avant Electric pump with my next baby and recommending it to all my friends

    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump

  • Designed for Comfort

    Used the AVENT Comfort Single Electric breast pump for the first time last evening instead of another brand electric breast pump, and while the difference in the amount I could pump was not much , in regards to my comfort level there was a huge difference!
    The AVENT breast pump was a lot kinder on my back – I didn’t have to slouch/lean forward for the milk to flow into the bottle, this was a huge positive as often my back is aching by the time I have expressed a bottle.
    That massage cushion felt lovely, I had a quick-let-down probably because of this feature, it is so nice not to have your nipple wedged against hard plastic
    While the unit was a little noisier than the other brand, I will continue to pick the ADVENT electric breast pump due to the comfort while expressing it provides. I also liked the cap that covers the breast pump meaning I can have it all set up before I go to work while still keeping it clean!!

    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump

  • Wow! Very impressed.

    Iv got a manual avent pump that Iv used for all 3 babies. I received my package this morning and very excitedly grabbed it all out of the box. Compared to my manual pump there’s hardly any bits and pieces to put together! My other pump I had lost the pump handle so I couldn’t use it until I found it… This amazing little thing you plug it in and press and off you go.
    I got 70ml on my more dominant breast and then 30ml on my left. This is after having fed my 12 week old.

    So far I’m super impressed at the ease of use!

    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump

  • Works like a dream

    This is one of the best breast pumps I have ever used very comfortable easy to assemble didn’t hurt I was able to express quite a lot of milk in not much time at all . It’s not very big and bulky. I love the three different expressing powers that you can choose from , and it was super easy to clean. I have told all my friends about this breast pump they are all excited to try one . Best thing about it it wasn’t too noisy . So overall it works like a dream dre so overall it works like a dream dream

    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump

  • Pleasantly surprised

    I am a mum to a 6 month old beautiful little girl Macy. I applied to review the AVENT having previously owned a medela swing. The Avent pump was beautifully packaged and very easy to put together and use. With baited breath I tried my luck and not only was it effortless and quick I was able to express 150 ml within a 10 minute time frame with ease. It was easy to clean and store and I would highly recommend purchasing one to friends and family and any others looking for a price compedative, excellent electric fuss free breast pump.

    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump

  • The only Electric Breast Pump to use!

    This electric breast pump is honestly a great way to enable myself a little free time. It works easily and I can then freeze any extra milk I have expressed.

    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump

  • Avent Electric Breast Pump

    I bought this pump as well as my manual pump, and I have to say, I absolutely love it! It’s really comfortable to use, and has excellent suction. I do find the manual even better than the electric pump, although my hand cramps up with the amount of squeezing that is necessary, I never have to worry about my batteries running low, or accidentally pulling the cord from the wall. 🙂 However the almost hands-free feature is pretty unreal and convenient. I highly recommend this pump to anyone who wishes to express, it’s definitely a good purchase, and really not terribly expensive! It’s also really easy to clean, and the bottle is just the right size for an express and feed session. Love, Love, LOVE it!

    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump

  • Makes Expressing Simple

    The Philips AVENT Comfort Single Electric Breast Pump made expressing milk very simple. The product is very easy to set up, pack away and clean. The controls assist in making sure that you produce as much milk as possible while not being rough on you. The manual breast pump I was using became quite tiring to use. I would defiantly recommend this electric product to any breast feeding mother.

    Would you recommend to other mums?
    Easy to assemble and use
    Makes expressing effortless
    Able to express more milk than current pump
    More comfortable to use than my current pump
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Article Buon Appetito! A Busy Mum’s Guide To Memorable, Simple Summer Entertaining

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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  • 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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