As mums, we are always looking for quick and easy ways to create tasty food for our families.
Which is why we are thrilled to announce the Philips Grain Master Rice Cooker product review.
Cook grains like never before in the brand new Philips Grain Master Rice Cooker. Incorporating fuzzy logic technology, the Philips Grain Master is programmed to go through six stages automatically to create tasty rice and grains with a smooth texture.
Key features of the Philips Grain Master Rice Cooker
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Oh the convenience of being able to make perfect porridge with zero effort!!
Thank you grain master!
Now the weather is cooler I am really appreciating your ability on the porridge front. There is nothing like enough porridge for every family member easily made (with simple dishes to wash) and it cooking while you shower, get dressed and pack lunches!
Make your family some porridge tomorrow - you won't regret it!
Would you recommend the Philips Grain Master to others?
The Philips Grain Master saves me time & is easy to use
The Philips Grain Master is suitable for lots of different grains
The Philips Grain Master is better than my current cooking method
Another great recipe tried today. It was very easy to make. Just put the lentils and water to cook in the Philips Grain Master Rice Cooker and left to the playroom to have fun with my beautiful daughters. When it was ready, put on the side to cool it down. In the meantime chopped onions, green olives, fresh chives, parsley and oregano with a drizzle of olive oil, white wine vinegar, salt and pepper. Mixed all together. Fried some halloumi cheese and that was it, lunch was done! Quickly, easy and delicious, thanks to my amazing Grain Master Rice Cooker!
Would you recommend the Philips Grain Master to others?
The Philips Grain Master saves me time & is easy to use
The Philips Grain Master is suitable for lots of different grains
The Philips Grain Master is better than my current cooking method
I have now owned the Philips grain master for about two months. Very simple to use as it does the thinking for you by the weight of your food it adjusts the time. Following the recipes in the booklet and changing to your tastes is so easy. If food goes up between the lid and the lid plate it is easy to remove the inner lid for cleaning and it just pushes back in. Same with the steam hole plastic part.
Risotto is so simple as you use the quick cook function to cook off your onion, mushrooms and garlic if wanted. You then change the setting to standard function and add rice and stock. It states to add cut up chicken or prawns and soft vegetables when it has five minutes left to cook. I have found that I add these ingredients (not prawns) from about half way through cooking with excellent results. Keep you eye of the moisture content and add more stock if needed. I love this appliance and use it often. I recommend you to make the porridge. It will be the best you have ever eaten.
Would you recommend the Philips Grain Master to others?
The Philips Grain Master saves me time & is easy to use
The Philips Grain Master is suitable for lots of different grains
The Philips Grain Master is better than my current cooking method
I would like to share with you all how happy I am. Every time I use my Philips Grain Master Rice Cooker is a new great achievement. I am using it heaps and it is very easy to use and even more to clean. It saves me a lot of time as I don't have to be watching while it is on. If you need a great Grain/Rice Cooker I really recommend the Philips Grain Master Rice Cooker.
Would you recommend the Philips Grain Master to others?
The Philips Grain Master saves me time & is easy to use
The Philips Grain Master is suitable for lots of different grains
The Philips Grain Master is better than my current cooking method
We tried quinoa in the Grain Master for the first time and it cooked perfectly.
We made the Asian quinoa taboulleh from the recipe book and it was super easy and really delicious. I'm pretty sure this will become a regular dish in our household! It's great to have something you can make in advance as well (I cooked the quinoa and prepared the other ingredients then just mixed it all together when we were ready to serve.)
I'm pleased with the warming function on the Grain Master as well. My old rice cooker would rapidly dry out the rice on the warm setting, and it would burn and stick to the bottom. The Grain Master doesn't do this and everything I've left on warm so far has kept really well.
Would you recommend the Philips Grain Master to others?
The Philips Grain Master saves me time & is easy to use
The Philips Grain Master is suitable for lots of different grains
The Philips Grain Master is better than my current cooking method
The recipes that came with the user manual were very varied! I liked how it gave me a broad overview of ideas of how to use the rice cooker! However, I felt the recipes could be organised a bit better with ingredients listed according to the sequence they fit in the recipe. I always find that much easier to follow.
Would you recommend the Philips Grain Master to others?
The Philips Grain Master saves me time & is easy to use
The Philips Grain Master is suitable for lots of different grains
The Philips Grain Master is better than my current cooking method
Easy vegetable risotto (served with pan fried chicken)
We made a really easy vegetable risotto for dinner that we were very pleased with. We just fried some onion and garlic in olive oil in the Grain Master on the quick cook function and then added the aborio rice. We chucked in some frozen veggies and stock (just guessed the amount of liquid!) and then cooked on the standard function.
After it was finished we stirred through a little butter and left it on warm for a bit then served topped with Parmesan cheese and some pan fried chicken. It was so easy, and would have been a lovely meal without the chicken too.
We're finding the Grain Master easy to use, easy to clean, and great for producing delicious, well-cooked meals for the family.
Would you recommend the Philips Grain Master to others?
The Philips Grain Master saves me time & is easy to use
The Philips Grain Master is suitable for lots of different grains
The Philips Grain Master is better than my current cooking method
I've never had a rice cooker with a reheat function before and I had precooked cous cous that I needed to reheat (which also had chicken and vegetables in it). Although the instructions don't mention cous cous I thought I'd just try the reheat function anyway.
I followed the instructions which say to add a little water to the food to prevent it from becoming too dry and used the reheat function from the menu. 25 minutes later I had a perfectly cooked and very fresh dinner that didn't seem like it had been reheated, but cooked fresh! Much better than in a normal microwave.
Would you recommend the Philips Grain Master to others?
The Philips Grain Master saves me time & is easy to use
The Philips Grain Master is suitable for lots of different grains
The Philips Grain Master is better than my current cooking method
6 months on and we couldn't imagine life without it!
About 6 months ago we were sent the grainmaster to put through its paces and see if it lived up to the hype. I can honestly say that the Philips Grainmaster is now an integral part of our kitchen. We use it to create a quick rice side dish, or to make risotto as a main (which the kids love) and this winter I have been using the fabulous delay start to ensure everyone wakes on these cold winter mornings to piping hot, delicious porridge! My husband is a chef and even he says he doesn't know what he ever did without it. My 9 and 7 year olds have been able to contribute to dinnertime as it's easy enough for them to use! They're currently on clearance through TVSN so grab one while they're cheap!!
Would you recommend the Philips Grain Master to others?
The Philips Grain Master saves me time & is easy to use
The Philips Grain Master is suitable for lots of different grains
The Philips Grain Master is better than my current cooking method
Oh the convenience of being able to make perfect porridge with zero effort!!
Thank you grain master!
Now the weather is cooler I am really appreciating your ability on the porridge front. There is nothing like enough porridge for every family member easily made (with simple dishes to wash) and it cooking while you shower, get dressed and pack lunches!
Make your family some porridge tomorrow - you won't regret it!
Would you recommend the Philips Grain Master to others?
The Philips Grain Master saves me time & is easy to use
The Philips Grain Master is suitable for lots of different grains
The Philips Grain Master is better than my current cooking method
6 months on and we couldn't imagine life without it!
About 6 months ago we were sent the grainmaster to put through its paces and see if it lived up to the hype. I can honestly say that the Philips Grainmaster is now an integral part of our kitchen. We use it to create a quick rice side dish, or to make risotto as a main (which the kids love) and this winter I have been using the fabulous delay start to ensure everyone wakes on these cold winter mornings to piping hot, delicious porridge! My husband is a chef and even he says he doesn't know what he ever did without it. My 9 and 7 year olds have been able to contribute to dinnertime as it's easy enough for them to use! They're currently on clearance through TVSN so grab one while they're cheap!!
Would you recommend the Philips Grain Master to others?
The Philips Grain Master saves me time & is easy to use
The Philips Grain Master is suitable for lots of different grains
The Philips Grain Master is better than my current cooking method
Rice cookers are a great invention aren't they? I love how you can cook it and walk away. I love how you know it's going to cook right the first time and you won't need to re do or put up with uncooked or over cooked rice and grains. I would recommend this to my family and friends and others because it's just so darn good and affordable and all of the above. Thanks Philips you have done it again. Cheers!
Would you recommend the Philips Grain Master to others?
The Philips Grain Master saves me time & is easy to use
The Philips Grain Master is suitable for lots of different grains
The Philips Grain Master is better than my current cooking method
I love rice cookers they are so easy to use and really are funny proof. I've gotten my kids ones for their own home. So easy and so affordable. Cannot speak highly enough of this invention and of corse Philips again.. fabulous brand and trustworthy all the time
Would you recommend the Philips Grain Master to others?
The Philips Grain Master saves me time & is easy to use
The Philips Grain Master is suitable for lots of different grains
The Philips Grain Master is better than my current cooking method
Ok so I really dis like when you go to cook rice on the stove or in the microwave and the texture becomes off or you over cook or under cook or the rice sticks to the side of you pans and containers, so annoying. Using this rice cooker it simply does not do it, it cooks the rice perfectly every time without exception. I would recommend this to anyone and all family and friends. It is a good price too . Thank you Philips
Would you recommend the Philips Grain Master to others?
The Philips Grain Master saves me time & is easy to use
The Philips Grain Master is suitable for lots of different grains
The Philips Grain Master is better than my current cooking method
With four kids under 3 i need to have things done quickly and as all four children eat rice i thought id try this appliance out and it's the best buy i have ever made.
Would you recommend the Philips Grain Master to others?
The Philips Grain Master saves me time & is easy to use
The Philips Grain Master is suitable for lots of different grains
The Philips Grain Master is better than my current cooking method
My little boys love cooked rice to eat, but I was getting so sick of every time I cook it, it would flow over the container or the stove too. Then you have to get the right consistency and cook it so it's not under or over. So I got fed up and bought this rice cooker. What a life saver. The rice obviously never spills over any more and then the rice is always cooked perfectly. I love not having to clean up a mess in the kitchen any more.
Would you recommend the Philips Grain Master to others?
The Philips Grain Master saves me time & is easy to use
The Philips Grain Master is suitable for lots of different grains
The Philips Grain Master is better than my current cooking method
I love the Philips Grain Master Rice Cooker it cooks the rice quick and easy. Its fluffy and smooth. It is a lot easier than doing the old way on the stove top and having to constantly stir it and plus you don't have all the starch. The rice cooker is easy to use and easy to clean so it makes my job a lot easier.
Would you recommend the Philips Grain Master to others?
The Philips Grain Master saves me time & is easy to use
The Philips Grain Master is suitable for lots of different grains
The Philips Grain Master is better than my current cooking method
I've been using the Philips Grain Master Rice Cooker for a few months now and use it at least 2-3 times a week with different grains. However, I'm not sure if i've missed something but I can't find the off switch for it? There is the keep warm function which is amazing, but when i'm done, i always switch it off at the power point rather than an 'on/off' switch that i thought would be located on the cooker itself. It's not an issue and doesn't affect the usage of the cooker but just something i thought i would raise.
Would you recommend the Philips Grain Master to others?
The Philips Grain Master saves me time & is easy to use
The Philips Grain Master is suitable for lots of different grains
The Philips Grain Master is better than my current cooking method
rice cooker.... luv luv luv it... just add in rice water salt.... ready... in my case i to have something a little more extra... frozen vege n black pepper... makes pefect combination... takes away all of the work and ensures the perfect softness to the rice... it was actually recomended by a friend of mine... i wasnt sure but after trying... its worth a try if ur someone who makes rice oftenly... brings variety plus very sleek design that is always a bonus.
Would you recommend the Philips Grain Master to others?
The Philips Grain Master saves me time & is easy to use
The Philips Grain Master is suitable for lots of different grains
The Philips Grain Master is better than my current cooking method
I have now owned the Philips grain master for about two months. Very simple to use as it does the thinking for you by the weight of your food it adjusts the time. Following the recipes in the booklet and changing to your tastes is so easy. If food goes up between the lid and the lid plate it is easy to remove the inner lid for cleaning and it just pushes back in. Same with the steam hole plastic part.
Risotto is so simple as you use the quick cook function to cook off your onion, mushrooms and garlic if wanted. You then change the setting to standard function and add rice and stock. It states to add cut up chicken or prawns and soft vegetables when it has five minutes left to cook. I have found that I add these ingredients (not prawns) from about half way through cooking with excellent results. Keep you eye of the moisture content and add more stock if needed. I love this appliance and use it often. I recommend you to make the porridge. It will be the best you have ever eaten.
Would you recommend the Philips Grain Master to others?
The Philips Grain Master saves me time & is easy to use
The Philips Grain Master is suitable for lots of different grains
The Philips Grain Master is better than my current cooking method
The Philips grain cooker is very easy to use. I've used it to cook brown rice and white rice. It was much easier to cook brown rice than on the stove and the cooking was even all the way through and times really well. I just press the required button and done. Also the recipe book was great to inspire me to use it for cooking other grains. I made porridge this morning and it was very easy to follow and make though it did take 1 and a half hours so you have to time it better, but happy with the results of the porridge. My bub enjoyed it too. The only thing I can say is that it is quite big so you need to make sure you have space for it and also the measuring cup they give you is pretty small and only 160mls. Should be just a standard cup I think so you will actually use it. I ended up just using my own measuring cup.
Would you recommend the Philips Grain Master to others?
The Philips Grain Master saves me time & is easy to use
The Philips Grain Master is suitable for lots of different grains
The Philips Grain Master is better than my current cooking method
So in my ignorance I have only ever thought of using this for tea and lunch.... well, looking in the recipe book I discovered this awesome recipe for breakfast - hooray for Saturday morning cooked brekky! I love being able to try something different to the usual bacon and eggs.
It is very easy to use and make however I have learned that to get such awesome results, you have to be organised and not leave it to the last minute to prep it otherwise you will be waiting 95 minutes till you eat!
Would you recommend the Philips Grain Master to others?
The Philips Grain Master saves me time & is easy to use
The Philips Grain Master is suitable for lots of different grains
The Philips Grain Master is better than my current cooking method
It is Sooo super easy to clean it almost cleans itself!
After cooking any grain in this appliance, it doesn't matter how much mess there is although normally little to none, it is so easy to clean... Warm water and small amount of dishwashing liquid on your brush or sponge and it practically wipes clean... In fact you could probably use a piece of paper towel to clean the insert. Use, wash put away... Less dishes, less mess and more time to enjoy with your family. What more could you ask for?!
Would you recommend the Philips Grain Master to others?
The Philips Grain Master saves me time & is easy to use
The Philips Grain Master is suitable for lots of different grains
The Philips Grain Master is better than my current cooking method
Quickly cooked fluffy soft rice with none of the mess!
Easy peasy... I am always busy running around after my young children so majority of the time I don't have very long to fuss around in the kitchen. My family and I love to eat pasta, rice and other grains and many times I have burnt the water out of the saucepan cooking these because I got side tracked with the kids which is not only messy but dangerous. I am loving how easy the grain master cooks the elements and also that I can safely leave it without any worry while I attend to my children and other household duties. Highly recommend!
Would you recommend the Philips Grain Master to others?
The Philips Grain Master saves me time & is easy to use
The Philips Grain Master is suitable for lots of different grains
The Philips Grain Master is better than my current cooking method
Really Enjoying using it... Highly recommend to any grain lover!
I have used the grain master a few times now and it gets easier every time and less mess too. Not only is this appliance great for set and forget cooking but it is very easy to clean and maintain too. I love cooking all sorts of grains in it especially plain old white rice as the mess this usually makes using a saucepan is not pretty and once baked onto your stovetop is hard to remove. You don't have to worry about any of that with the grain master... What a great invention!
Would you recommend the Philips Grain Master to others?
The Philips Grain Master saves me time & is easy to use
The Philips Grain Master is suitable for lots of different grains
The Philips Grain Master is better than my current cooking method
Risotto - Quick and so easy, even my 9 year old could do it!
We've had some trouble with the porridge side of things - too sloppy. We are yet to try the recipe from the book with less liquids, but I know once we figure it out, it will be perfect.
Tonight, we decided to allow Miss 9 to try her hand at using the Grain Master. Since receiving the Grain Master, Risotto has been a favourite in the household. The kids say they would eat it every night of the week, and I have to say it stands up to even the best risotto I've eaten at a fancy restaurant.
I cut up bacon and chicken for her and showed her the 'quick cook' button so that she could use the pan like she would a frypan. She used the good old tupperware chopper to do the onions and threw the lot in. Once they had cooked nicely, she put in two cups of aborio rice, then chicken stock to cover the rice, about 2cm over the top. She put it on the Brown Rice function and we went outside to play cricket! It didn't even take half an hour, and the house smelled so good. I forgot to take a photo of her with her masterpiece, and when I went to take a photo afterwards, it had all disappeared. The kids all had seconds, and my husband had thirds! There was even enough for my dad who popped in on his way home from work - my daughter was so proud to be able to dish it up for him.
The Philips Grain Master Rice Cooker has fast become the most used kitchen appliance we own. Everything I have used (apart from the porridge - which was still delicious, just a bit runnier than we like it!) has worked beautifully and tasted amazing. I seriously can't recommend it highly enough.
Would you recommend the Philips Grain Master to others?
The Philips Grain Master saves me time & is easy to use
The Philips Grain Master is suitable for lots of different grains
The Philips Grain Master is better than my current cooking method
I would like to share with you all how happy I am. Every time I use my Philips Grain Master Rice Cooker is a new great achievement. I am using it heaps and it is very easy to use and even more to clean. It saves me a lot of time as I don't have to be watching while it is on. If you need a great Grain/Rice Cooker I really recommend the Philips Grain Master Rice Cooker.
Would you recommend the Philips Grain Master to others?
The Philips Grain Master saves me time & is easy to use
The Philips Grain Master is suitable for lots of different grains
The Philips Grain Master is better than my current cooking method
This is the second time that I have used the Philips Grain Master Rice Cooker and I can say that I am so impressed. The Grain Master is the first rice cooker I have ever used and I can't believe how perfect the rice comes out. The rice even stayed perfect on the keep warm setting for over an hour! I will never go back to cooking my rice in a saucepan on the stove.
Would you recommend the Philips Grain Master to others?
The Philips Grain Master saves me time & is easy to use
The Philips Grain Master is suitable for lots of different grains
The Philips Grain Master is better than my current cooking method
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12 Best Kids’ Lunch Boxes For School In Australia
The right lunch box helps keep little humans nourished while making life a lot easier for mums and dads! So to help you find the perfect one faster, we’ve put the best kids’ lunch boxes for school in Australia in one handy spot.
Kids’ lunch boxes have come a very long way. No longer just plastic boxes for toting treats, they’re now durable, washable, droppable and best of all, easy for kids to use. There are heaps of different styles to choose from, and if you head to the bottom of this article, you’ll find more information on what to look for, how to choose the right one for your child, and even what to put in it!
Whether you’re after a colourful lunch box to match that new drink bottle, or a machine-washable option that saves you time, there’s something in our shortlist for every type of foodie.
If you’re not sure where to start when it comes to lunch box shopping, check out our comparison table below as a handy guide. (Use the bottom slider to see all brands)
The table below is a guide only. Products are subject to changes by brands.
MontiiCo
B.Box
Frank Green Lunch Container
Yumbox
Sky Gazer
Bentgo Modern
The Somewhere Co. Mini
EcoCocoon
Bright Star Kids
Stuck On You
Country Road Elysia
OmieBox
Style
Bag
Bento
Box
Bento
Bag
Bento
Bag
Bento
Bag
Bento
Bag
Bento
Colour variations
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
Material
Fabric & aluminium lining
PP & silicone
Stainless steel & silicone
ABS, tritan & silicone
Fabric & PEVA lining
BPA-free plastic
RPET & aluminium foil lining
Stainless steel & silicone
Fabric & insulation lining
BPA-free plastic
100% cotton canvas & insulation lining
Stainless steel, plastic & silicone
Start price
$42.95
$27.95
$79.95
$49.95
$34.99
$39.95
$38
$84.95
$39.95
$54.95
$59.95
$89.95
Loved forits
Roomy size & machine washable design
Custom divider
3-in-1 design
Portion-controlled sections
Unique designs
Removable sandwich divider
Shoulder strap
Dishwasher-safe parts
Personalisation
Leak-proof silicone seal
Internal name label
Storage for hot and cold food
Mouths Of Mums Kids’ Lunch Boxes Comparison Table. (The products above are featured in our shortlist below.)
How to choose the best lunch box for school
When you’re searching for a kids’ lunch box, take the time to work out what will best suit their needs. If you make the right choice and invest in a quality one, it will last many years.
Box, bento or bag? If your child doesn’t like different foods touching, a bento lunch box is a great choice. Also, think about whether they prefer cut-up or whole fruit; a bento is better suited to cut food, while bags and boxes suit whole fruit. Bags are fantastic if you like to pack separate containers, like smaller bento or snack containers.
Freshness is a must – An insulated bag or box will keep everything cool and fresh until snack and lunchtime. But you can also get boxes that come with cold and ice packs. Remember, kids’ lunches often sit at room temperature for up to 5 or 6 hours before they’re eaten, so insulation and coolness are important. Check out how to keep school lunches safe in the heat.
Easy-to-clean design – Check if the box is dishwasher-safe, or for lunch bags, if they’re machine-washable.
Leak-proof – The last thing you want is a soggy mess at lunchtime, so if buying a hard lunch box, look for designs that are leak-proof with proper seals.
Child-friendly – Depending on your child’s motor skills and independence, you may need to start with a product that’s simple to open and close.
The right size – We tend to pack way too much in our kids’ lunches, so think about how much realistically you’ll need to pack for your child when choosing the size of their lunch box. You may also need to consider the size of their school bags.
12 Best Lunch Boxes For School Kids In Australia
Ready to get back-to-school sorted? From stainless steel gems to beautiful bentos, we’ve done all the hard work so you don’t have to. So sit back and enjoy our curated Mom Guide of the best kids’ lunch boxes for school in Australia.
These award-winning lunch bags have sold over 200,000 units – and it’s clear to see why. The interior of each large bag measures 29cm x 23.5cm x 7.5cm, making them big enough to fit multiple containers and even many popular bento boxes. Each bag comes with an ice pack for up to eight hours of cooling – and you have a massive range of designs to choose from.
Pros:
Interior name label
Fabulous large size fits everything!
Comes with an ice pack for day-long cooling
“A vote for montii co lunch boxes, lunch bags and freezer bricks (they really do stay frozen all day!!” (Megan)
“Montii lunch bags are the best and the freezer brick can stay frozen for ages I forgot one day and it was still cold after 24hrs”(Sarah)
Tired of apples not fitting in hard lunch boxes? b.box has solved this with its flexible ‘whole fruit holder’ that bends around the fruit rather than squashing it – genius! If you’re not keen on cutting up a fruit salad every day, this multi-compartment two-litre lunch box has handy homes for everything. It also comes with a gel cooler pack (a must for Aussie summer!), and it’s freezer-safe. Choose from a range of colours.
Pros:
Leak-proof silicone seal
Comes with a gel cooler pack
The square section is big enough for a regular sandwich
“B-box lunch boxes are the best…all parts come out so you can wash them super easy! So many awesome accessories available for them too!”(Kerrie)
“BBox lunch boxes are great and they fit in the large Montiico lunch bags. As someone has said, the ice brick that comes with it is amazing too”(Tash)
“I really like the B.Box lunch boxes.”(Kendal)
“Bbox is the winner in our community on repeat.”(Mums On A Budget)
Got a Frank Green fan on your hands? This is the lunch box to match their drink bottle. It comes in a gorgeous range of colours suited to all ages and uses 90% post-consumer recycled stainless steel and quality silicone lids. Monograms, bumper guards and ice bricks are all available separately.
Pros:
Leak-resistant design for mess-free travel
Comes with two microwave-safe removable containers
Customisable with your choice of bumper, ice brick and monogramming (at an additional cost)
With the option of four, five or six compartments, it’s easy to see why Yumbox Bento Lunch Boxes are such a hit with Australian kids. They feature handy, pre-measured half-cup serving compartments to help pack a healthy lunch and contain absolutely no BPA or phthalates. Pop it straight into the dishwasher on the top rack for easy cleaning.
Pros:
Top rack dishwasher-safe
Includes five half-cup sections for portion control
Sections are labelled to help parents with a balanced lunch
If your little (or not-so-little) one wants a lunch bag everyone will comment on, this is it. Available in a range of stunning designs, they come with a long and strong handle and easy-use zippers. But good looks aside, what’s winning heart about these is their capacity – they hold up to seven litres of food!
After something a bit more mature? Bentgo’s Modern lunch boxes are a great option. They have a sleek matte finish in a choice of four stylish shades, including Mint Green, Orchid, Dark Grey and Navy. Each is cleverly designed with a removable divider that allows you to choose between using three or four compartments. Even better, they are leak-proof, microwave-safe and fine to pop in the dishwasher.
Colourful and easy to carry, these bags are insulated, eco-friendly and secure. It features aluminium foil lining that keeps food fresh all day long, and it comes with top-level carry handles and a shoulder strap, which is brilliant for those days when kids have a lot to tote. Choose from a range of styles.
Pros:
Roomy and stylish
Shoulder strap makes carrying easy (and great if schoolbags are too full!)
Zip-front pocket handy for cold packs or notes from mum
Large enough for the hungriest of school kids, this stainless steel wonder has a removable silicone seal in the lid to stop thick liquids from leaking. No more soggy anything! There are five handy compartments to make sure all of the food groups are ticked off, with a large compartment perfect for sandwiches, and smaller ones for snacks.
Pros:
Dishwasher-safe
Every compartment is leak-proof
Easy to open and close (suitable for younger kids)
Practical and customisable with your child’s name, these insulated bags tick all the boxes. You have a choice of five bag colours, and from there you get to choose from a huge range of designs and fonts to personalise it! Each comes with a mesh pocket for ice bricks, a top carry handle, a secure zip closure and enough internal space to fit a medium bento box.
Pros:
Machine-washable
Internal mesh pocket for an ice brick
With their name on it, you won’t need to visit lost property!
With a leak-proof silicone seal, these colourful lunch companions keep sauces and dips right where they belong. They come with six compartments, which convert to three for easy washing on the top shelf of the dishwasher. They’re free from any nasties and customisation with your child’s name – no more lost property, yay! Choose from box colours of Matte Navy, Pink Lemonade, Dusky Blue or Seafoam Green- if you can!
Uber stylish and as roomy as can be, these contemporary bags are perfect for kids of all ages who prefer to pack several separate containers. It has a 100% cotton canvas outer, an insulated lining and comes with a super handy internal name label. Just as great for preschool as they are for high school.
Pros:
Easy-carry handle
Internal name label
Stylish design, great for kids who prefer muted shades
Finally, a kids’ lunch box that stores hot AND cold food in one place! Designed out of necessity by a problem-solving mum, the OmieBox encourages low-waste lunches and ends the need to use multiple clunky containers (which always get lost!). The spill-proof individual compartments mean no mixing of savoury and sweet, and the 280ml double-wall thermos keeps soups and pasta hot for up to six hours!
Health professionals agree that kids need a good balance of lean protein, grains, fruit and vegetables throughout the school day. Skip the processed food and try to reach for whole foods that pack a punch in the nutrient department. Here are some great ideas:
Grilled chicken or turkey wraps with fresh salad
Crackers and vegetable sticks with healthy dips like hummus
Whole-grain pasta with cherry tomatoes and your choice of cheese
Zucchini slice cut into rectangles for easy stacking in an insulated box
That lunchbox comparison table is handy to have. It helped me make a decision on which lunchbox to buy next for my daughter who is starting kindergarten. I needed to upgrade her lunchbox but wasn’t sure which way to go. The table helped me with my decision. I ended up going with the BBOX and have found a cheaper lunch bag from a department store that it fits in.
I do not know if anyone else has picked up on this or not, but every bag mentioned in the table above is a ‘designer’ brand. There are plenty of more affordable options that aren’t over $40. I have never spent that much on a lunchbox – even from Smiggle. The cheaper brands last just as well too.
Getting ready for the return to school has started to kick in so this was a timely read. We have the yum box and i love it, it is so easy for my daughter to open and close on her own. I find the lunch cooler bags also a great idea however some days depending on what else needs to go to school, they can be quite bulky to include in the school bag. I need to do some more research this year as i like the idea of being able to watch it in the washing machine, that is a clever idea.
Along with all of the other back to school products; there is also a good range of lunch boxes available for people to buy. It has been fun to see the wide range of bottles and lunch boxes that are available for the new year for school and for work.
Lunch boxes have come such a long way since my eldest was a kid, he’s now 26! There’s really a solution to everything from food heating, cooling, dividers, pockets etc etc. Lunch boxes are a real fashion accessory and so on-trend these days. I personally love the Bento lunch boxes. They save on plastic and separate different foods.
I am such a huge fan of Bento lunch boxes and Bento. Food should be so many wonderful things; including delicious, fun, colourful and nutritious too. Lunch is a favourite meal because the body is ready for some more calories and a boost of energy. Food looks so good in Bento lunch boxes.
So so many fantastic options! We use the montii co ones for our kdis and swear by it. Its lasted 3 years so far and still standing strong, like new since the first day using it. They are so durable and i find cleaning them to be the easiest for us.
There are so many great lunch box option out there indeed ! I’ve always liked the Bento style lunch boxes for my kids. It reduces the use of plastic lunch bags and packaged food which aren’t very good for the environment and it encourages to present a good variety of foods (which is not only better nutrition wise but lao to prevent our kids from getting bored with same foods all the time.
There are some really fabulous options here. So many variations of colour, shape and size. I love the bento style lunch boxes, so handy to keep food separate and eliminate the use of plastic packaging. The machine washable bags are a great idea too. They can get grubby so fast, this would be so much easier to maintain
This has gotten much easier since my kids hit high school – they have strong opinions about their lunch boxes, so I don’t have to think about it so much anymore! However, I am strongly in favor of bento style boxes regardless of their age. They’re easy to clean, easy to pack, and invite appropriate sized portions.
Great article! Our kids are so lucky, when it comes to lunchboxes, they really are spoilt for choice. There are so many to pick from. Regarding sandwiches, my eldest son, used to hate sandwiches for school lunches. It wasn’t until many years later that I discovered that he’d throw out his sandwiches in the playground bins. My son’s an adult now and he still hates sandwiches. He only likes “hot” lunches. So glad he lives on his own now and can make his own “hot” lunches just the way he likes them.
This is an extremely useful article!! 2 schppl going kids and third starting kinder soon means we are always on the lookout for lunch ideas and lunch boxes. This is a great list with features and prices listed to make the search easier and help with decision making for purchasing of the lunch boxes
This is super useful article and thank you. I can see so variety of lunch boxes from every store. Always wonder which one would be more convenient to use by little hands. I love some of these lunchboxes to give it a try for this year. And then decide to go with suitable ones
Wow, lunch boxes have really come such a long way from when I was taking a lunch box to school. Feel old, like “back in my day”, but we were lucky to have options like are available now. While I like some of these designs, I feel like they aren’t super practical.
These lunchboxes are beautiful but are they really worth the expensive price tag? I have been through so many lunch boxes and bags over the years and found the best it to use an insulated lunchbox bag with ice brick and use small containers to keep individual items fresh and assessable.
I love the bbox lunch boxes. They are so reliable and tough when kids throw their bags around. Easy to wash and store. I have used the we can be tiny snackies at home too. The boys love choosing a certain animal shape. They wash well, are durable and great quality.
My kids are old enough now to pack their own lunches and I am so happy to see the great choices they are making. They take left over meals, cook food in the morning to take and now I am confident they aren’t throwing away sandwiches! I do have the chilly bags for them, I find they fit better into bags
My daughter uses a bento box now for work and sometimes an insulated bag in summer, but when she was at school it was a rectangular lunch box with no compartments. It was very easy to wash each day, just the box and lid, and it could still be filled with rolls/sandwiches and snacks.
Lunchboxes are so important these days. Back in my day it was a brown paper bag or the exact same lunch box that everyone else had and there were three compartments. Today its such a fashion statement and as much as the lunchbox itself is judged so are the contents.
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9:05 am
Baby bear porridge!
Thank you grain master!
Now the weather is cooler I am really appreciating your ability on the porridge front. There is nothing like enough porridge for every family member easily made (with simple dishes to wash) and it cooking while you shower, get dressed and pack lunches!
Make your family some porridge tomorrow - you won't regret it!
2:03 pm
Lentils Salad
6:21 pm
Quinoa & chicken salad
5:55 pm
Great flavour perfect cooking
Risotto is so simple as you use the quick cook function to cook off your onion, mushrooms and garlic if wanted. You then change the setting to standard function and add rice and stock. It states to add cut up chicken or prawns and soft vegetables when it has five minutes left to cook. I have found that I add these ingredients (not prawns) from about half way through cooking with excellent results. Keep you eye of the moisture content and add more stock if needed. I love this appliance and use it often. I recommend you to make the porridge. It will be the best you have ever eaten.
2:57 pm
Very happy
9:24 am
Deliciciois quinoa salad
We made the Asian quinoa taboulleh from the recipe book and it was super easy and really delicious. I'm pretty sure this will become a regular dish in our household! It's great to have something you can make in advance as well (I cooked the quinoa and prepared the other ingredients then just mixed it all together when we were ready to serve.)
I'm pleased with the warming function on the Grain Master as well. My old rice cooker would rapidly dry out the rice on the warm setting, and it would burn and stick to the bottom. The Grain Master doesn't do this and everything I've left on warm so far has kept really well.
11:55 pm
Recipes
11:46 am
Easy vegetable risotto (served with pan fried chicken)
After it was finished we stirred through a little butter and left it on warm for a bit then served topped with Parmesan cheese and some pan fried chicken. It was so easy, and would have been a lovely meal without the chicken too.
We're finding the Grain Master easy to use, easy to clean, and great for producing delicious, well-cooked meals for the family.
10:18 pm
Reheating magic!
I followed the instructions which say to add a little water to the food to prevent it from becoming too dry and used the reheat function from the menu. 25 minutes later I had a perfectly cooked and very fresh dinner that didn't seem like it had been reheated, but cooked fresh! Much better than in a normal microwave.
4:18 pm
6 months on and we couldn't imagine life without it!
9:05 am
Baby bear porridge!
Thank you grain master!
Now the weather is cooler I am really appreciating your ability on the porridge front. There is nothing like enough porridge for every family member easily made (with simple dishes to wash) and it cooking while you shower, get dressed and pack lunches!
Make your family some porridge tomorrow - you won't regret it!
4:18 pm
6 months on and we couldn't imagine life without it!
7:37 pm
Fabulous
4:35 pm
Love it
8:28 am
Awesome
9:25 am
saves so much time
2:12 pm
Great Rice
9:17 pm
What a great product
1:55 pm
On moving previous rice cooker stolen
3:45 pm
Love the Master Rice Cooker but no off switch?
1:33 am
love it...
5:55 pm
Great flavour perfect cooking
Risotto is so simple as you use the quick cook function to cook off your onion, mushrooms and garlic if wanted. You then change the setting to standard function and add rice and stock. It states to add cut up chicken or prawns and soft vegetables when it has five minutes left to cook. I have found that I add these ingredients (not prawns) from about half way through cooking with excellent results. Keep you eye of the moisture content and add more stock if needed. I love this appliance and use it often. I recommend you to make the porridge. It will be the best you have ever eaten.
4:02 pm
Easy to use and versatile too
7:52 pm
It's useful for every meal!!
It is very easy to use and make however I have learned that to get such awesome results, you have to be organised and not leave it to the last minute to prep it otherwise you will be waiting 95 minutes till you eat!
3:31 am
It is Sooo super easy to clean it almost cleans itself!
5:13 pm
Quickly cooked fluffy soft rice with none of the mess!
3:05 am
Really Enjoying using it... Highly recommend to any grain lover!
9:53 pm
Risotto - Quick and so easy, even my 9 year old could do it!
Tonight, we decided to allow Miss 9 to try her hand at using the Grain Master. Since receiving the Grain Master, Risotto has been a favourite in the household. The kids say they would eat it every night of the week, and I have to say it stands up to even the best risotto I've eaten at a fancy restaurant.
I cut up bacon and chicken for her and showed her the 'quick cook' button so that she could use the pan like she would a frypan. She used the good old tupperware chopper to do the onions and threw the lot in. Once they had cooked nicely, she put in two cups of aborio rice, then chicken stock to cover the rice, about 2cm over the top. She put it on the Brown Rice function and we went outside to play cricket! It didn't even take half an hour, and the house smelled so good. I forgot to take a photo of her with her masterpiece, and when I went to take a photo afterwards, it had all disappeared. The kids all had seconds, and my husband had thirds! There was even enough for my dad who popped in on his way home from work - my daughter was so proud to be able to dish it up for him.
The Philips Grain Master Rice Cooker has fast become the most used kitchen appliance we own. Everything I have used (apart from the porridge - which was still delicious, just a bit runnier than we like it!) has worked beautifully and tasted amazing. I seriously can't recommend it highly enough.
2:57 pm
Very happy
2:31 pm
Perfect rice
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