Cheerios Fluffy Sheep – I mean how cute are these?! A special Easter lunch box treat, made from Cheerios, marshmallow, grapes and raisins. Now as the recipe says, you could make 6 little sheep, or if feeling really brave, you could make one large centre piece sheep. If…
Salmon Nicoise Mixed Bean Salad
Rather than a Tuna Nicoise Salad, we thought we’d put a twist on it, and share a Salmon Nicoise Mixed Bean Salad recipe with you today. This is largely made from canned food, as we wanted to share with you an easy-to-make recipe, that can largely be made up of store cupboard items. Just think…
Fun Lunch Box Idea: Easter Bunnies!
Today we’re sharing the fun lunch box idea Easter Bunnies! Yes, we are still on Easter! Before I forget “Happy Easter to you all!” I hope you all are managing a really good break? Not too much chocolate I hope? With the kids off for some time now, we’ve got to find ways of keeping them…
Lunch Box Idea 34: Light Summer Salad
Today we’re sharing our lunch box idea 34 – a light summer salad. Now, this week sees the start of Wimbledon and I must say, this is my favourite time of year. I truly love Wimbledon and all it stands for in terms of being quintessentially British. I love the smart attire, the way the…
Lunch Box Idea 33: Chocolate and Hazelnut Cake
Today’s it’s lunch box idea 33 and this is an interesting recipe, as it’s got no flour in it. I know, you gasp, “No flour… But cake always has flour in it…!” Well, not this recipe, so if you’re keen to experiment and try something different, then read on. Perhaps this is just perfect for Father’s Day…
Lunch Box Idea 32: Juicy Deuce Raspberry Smoothie
Today we’re up to lunch box idea 32 in our lunch box ideas series. Our target is to hit 365 lunch box ideas, so we can truly say we’ve shared 365 recipe ideas with you! The sun has at last come back to us and is shining brightly. Immediately my thoughts rush to the one…
Lunch Box Idea 31 – Cheese and Onion Pie
Summer can be a bit like this: sunny one day, pouring with rain the next. Today we’re up to lunch box idea 31 – Cheese and Onion Pie. So this is where a handy pie comes in… Perfect in all weathers, come rain or shine and equally perfect in a lunch box. If facilities are…
Lunch Box Idea 30 – Salmon and Watercress Sandwich
This lunch box idea 30 makes good use of fresh herbs from your veggie patch at home. It makes a light sandwich for any eating occasion and is totally portable… Don’t you just want to reach into your computer, grab the sandwich and tuck in? I know I do! So here’s how to create your own… Preparation…
Lunch Box Idea 28 – Strawberry Fizz Drink
Today we’re sharing our lunch box idea 28 – strawberry fizz drink. Now we don’t often suggest any drinks ideas for your lunch box, but today we wanted to share a recipe idea using strawberries as well, they are just so pretty! The full Strawberry Fizz Drink recipe is below if you scroll down. I…
Lunch Box Idea 27 – Diamond Jubilee Shortbread Biscuits
Today we are up to lunch box idea 27 and we thought this recipe would be perfect for the Diamond Jubilee. With over 9500 street parties* due to take place this Diamond Jubilee weekend, there may be some of you (like me, ahem) that needs a last minute Jubilee recipe that is sure to impress……