RECIPE OF THE MONTH
by Expat Kitchen
 

BACK TO SCHOOL FEVER...

Snacks for kids lunches don't have to be unhealthy, they don't have to be boring, here are a few of the Best Lunchbox snacks EVER...

 
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Fruit and banana crunch munch – chop dried mango, dried figs, dries pineapple and dried banana chips and combine

Crunchy pappadums - microwave some mini pappadums raised in a plate, they are a good replacement for crisps

Rice Krispies mix - Combine a variety of dried cranberries, dedicated coconut, dries papaya and yogurt coated raisons with rice bubbles (krispies)

Strawberries and white chocolate - Chop strawberries into tiny pieces and mix through some white chocolate chips

Ants on a log - Cut celery into 15cm sticks and spread with cream cheese, and dot on raisons

Pita crisps - Cut open a wholemeal (whole wheat) pita and brush with a little olive oil, sprinkle with garlic salt or parmesan cheese bake in oven at 180°C until browned

Pikelet sandwich - Make mini pickelets (mini pancakes) and spread with butter and jam or chocolate spread

Wheat-Bix sandwich – carefully cut a cereal wheat-bix lengthways and spread with your favourite toppings – cream cheese and jam or avocado and mayo are good

Fruity yoghurt – Add pineapple, canned pears or peaches, even frozen strawberries to vanilla yoghurt

Cheesy skewers – thread chunks of cheese and fruit such as grapes, and melon on bamboo skewers

Meaty skewers – Thread cherry tomatoes and chunks of ham and cheese onto bamboo skewers

   

NB:

All to be stored in airtight containers until consumed

 

Don't forget to supply a disposable spoon for some snacks

 

Never send your child to school with nuts or nut spreads as school is a no nut zone

   
 

Annette@expat-kitchen.com

 

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WINE OF THE MONTH
by Jean Cluna Wine

 
 
Pouilly Fume Arret Buffate 2005 - $49.00
 

 

This dry fruity white wine with its characteristic flinty taste develops a large aromatic palette. Aromas of citrus, white flowers and vineyard peaches are found here. This golden mineral wine fulfils all its elegance and finesse after 3 or 4 years of bottle aging.

88/100 - Robert Parker

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