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NewsPARENTS AND CHILDREN ARE INSPIRED WITH NEW LUNCHBOX IDEAS6 February, 2012 With the school year about to start and with the routine of school lunches about to start, Bluestone Mt Barker offered some inspirational ideas for the school lunchbox at a morning workshop at the Land Sales Centre on Saturday, January 21st. Parents and children had an opportunity to learn from Chef and Nutritionist Mel Haynes who demonstrated a range of tasty and nutritious lunchbox ideas and then gave the children an opportunity to make their own treats. On arriving, guests enjoyed a delicious morning tea of muffins and fresh fruit. Mel then demonstrated how to make a simple hummus. Showing how quick and easy it was to make, Mel suggested to guests that it was perfect for children's lunchboxes as either a spread on bread or a dipper with fresh carrots, celery and/or cucumber. Children and adults enjoyed tasting the hummus. Next, Mel demonstrated making cold rolls, which are a great way for children to get involved in their own lunchbox preparation. Versatile, yummy, simple and nutritious, cold rolls are best prepared in the morning before school although Mel suggested that preparation of the veggies and herbs could be done the night before. Guests enjoyed tasting these lovely delicacies and fed back that actually they looked quite easy to make and many vowed to try them with their children at home. In the second half of the workshop, children participated by making some yummy coconut Weetbix balls. Made with a combination of Weetbix, cocoa, sultanas, water and coconut, the children had fun getting their hands chocolaty and were able to take some home to share. Guests completed a feedback sheet so that more Bluestone workshops can be planned for the months ahead. Among the favourites suggested are afterschool snack ideas, complete kids nutrition, yummy and healthy children's birthday parties, gluten free cooking, superfoods and cooking for diabetes. Mel also provided a recipe sheet of healthy snacks which included Mini Tuna Bagels, English Muffin Pizzas, Purple Power Smoothies and Awesome ice-blocks. For copies of the recipes please email me at stephney@bluestonemtbarker.com.au Learn more about Bluestone Mt Barker at http://www.bluestonemtbarker.com.au/ For media information: Anna Kenneally at Michels Warren PR on 8267 6888 or 0433 271 700 |
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