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Getting into these colder month’s can sometimes be a real drag but it’s the time to try new recipes with our new Healthy Birdseed Bar. You never know what to make the kid’s [...]

If you are going to spend time and energy creating healthy lunch boxes for your kids, you want them to come home empty!  So how about trying our Sugar free banana cookies? Parents will love it as [...]

It’s a mummy blog. You know.  This is the first and only line on one of our favourite bloggers called Mum Life which is written by Zoe Dodd.  Those two sentences really sums it all up!  [...]

Christmas mince delight.  Yes I have used the word delight as Christmas mince is only made once a year in our house and at a time when the kids are super excited for Christmas.  What a delight! [...]

Strawberries to die for.  Love this time of year. Strawberry season has started here in New Zealand, running from November to February. Yay. Bring on the Christmas Pavolova.. History of [...]

REFUSE, REDUCE, RECYCLE, REUSE AND ROT Although it’s far better to recycle responsibly than not at all, we really need reduce our reliance on single-use and disposable items in the first place. [...]

Freezable family recipes – the Munch top 10 Here are our top 10 family recipes that you can freeze.  This will be a great list for a ‘mother to be’ to cook from (or even better [...]

I have been getting into coconut a bit recently. In fact coconut bread. It started earlier in the year, around April with (possibly excessive) Anzac biscuit making and things progressed from [...]

Lunchboxes

I love a great dessert and what more is that I love a healthy dessert.  Then I know that there is no need for feeling guilty.  Also these days we have many friends with kids who have allergies [...]

Breakfast cereals are a product that come with a fair amount of packaging. Many families can get through lots of packets of cereal per week. Making your own cereals like this easy homemade muesli [...]

Munch glass drink bottles are here at last! Plastic drink bottles are the worst for our environment as they NEVER EVER go away! They pile up in our rubbish dumps for ever.  However glass can be [...]

Here at Munch we like to get the most out of our products so we are always looking for different ways to use them. Our Munch Ice Pops are not only the domain of children’s parties, adults [...]

The sandwich remains a lunchbox staple for many of us. In this post Munch, the home of lunchbox ideas, inspiration and solutions, shares top tips on how to make a healthier sandwich. The [...]

In this post we share a yummy lunchbox recipe, that is very easy to make. These Orange & Apple Rockies are from the Munch Lunchbox cookbook. These are super simple to whip up and are great [...]

Weet-Bix is one of the few truly healthy breakfast cereals on the market with 5 Health Star rating. However, many cereals are laden with sugar, salt and preservatives. This fantastic muffin [...]

My name is Michelle Stempa and I am so happy to have joined this beautiful Munch Team. The products we provide are fantastic and I would recommend them to everyone. I was a single mummy of two [...]

Munch NZ is the number one place to find lunchbox ideas, inspiration and solutions. With back to school looming soon I thought I would share with you some of our great back to school lunchbox [...]

Meet Bill Macdonald one of the members of the Munch Advisory Board. Bill Macdonald brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Munch Advisory board and is an experienced networker [...]

Munch NZ is the home of ideas, inspiration and solutions for lunches and healthy kids food. Over at our online store, Munch Cupboard, we have a number of fabulous lunch box solutions to make [...]

Do you struggle to come up with ideas to pop in your little ones lunchbox day in and day out? Are you looking for new lunchbox ideas? Do you want ideas that are easy, healthy and cost effective? [...]

Munch Ice Pops are back and perfect for making healthy homemade ice blocks for big kids and little kids. In fact we have a great seasonal recipe for you to make at home this summer – Fresh [...]

Munch NZ is the home of ideas, inspiration and solutions for lunches and healthy kids food. In this post we share a dead simple chocolate cake recipe that is simply the best chocolate cake you [...]

In this post we share a yummy lunchbox recipe, that is very easy to make. These Sweetcorn capsicum cheese puffs  are from the Munch Lunchbox cookbook. The capsicums are optional and can either be [...]

One way to engage children in eating fruit is to give them the opportunity to freestyle-it in the kitchen. Making freestyle ice blocks or Munch Ice Pops is a great place to start. Most kids like [...]

This is the second post in our series on How to Make Waste-Free Lunchboxes inspired by our new cookbook, Munch Lunchbox. In this post we focus on ways of reducing foodwaste in lunchboxes. A [...]

In this post we share a yummy lunchbox recipe, that is very easy to make. These Broccoli cheese bites are from the Munch Lunchbox cookbook (which you can buy here).  This is a great recipe for [...]

In this post we share a yummy lunchbox recipe, that is very easy to make. These Muesli Crackles are from the Munch Lunchbox cookbook. This recipe could easily be dairy free if you were to use a [...]

Munch Ice Pops are back and perfect for making homemade ice blocks. In this post we share a recipe for homemade coconut milk ice blocks. [shopify embed_type=”product” [...]

I love finding products that make my life easier as a mum, don’t we all 🙂 So, when the Munch Baby Feeder arrived in the post, I knew I had found one of ‘those’ products. Let me just start [...]

We are super excited about this: The Munch Lunchbox cookbook by Anna Bordignon and Michelle Kitney is now available.  We like to think that the Munch Lunchbox cookbook is an inspiring lunchbox [...]

In a bid to reduce the amount of plastic waste in the world, the Munch Eco Hero range is made from rice husk and is 100% biodegradable and an excellent alternative. There are three key products [...]

Here at blog.munchcupboard.com we love bringing you new products, and this latest product is a classic. The Munch Baby Feeder allows baby to enjoy lots of delicious foods without the choking [...]

Plastic Free July starts tomorrow and is a movement that has been growing every year, something we are thrilled about here at Munch. Plastic Free July aims to raise awareness of the problems and [...]

We are super excited to that our new Munch Lunchbox cookbook has now been published. (Which you can buy here and read the first review out here). Over the coming weeks we will be publishing some [...]

Playing is one our kids most important jobs. One thing that seems to be universally popular with kids is baking and cooking. In this post we share some ideas on the benefits of baking and cooking [...]

The recent delivery from the Munch Cupboard of the Munch Baby Feeding Tray couldn’t be more perfectly timed as little Miss Isabelle at 4 1/2 months is starting to get ideas about solids. My first [...]

Pears are a luscious fruit that are available for much of the year. Why not pair them up with a great cheese and walnuts to create this Pear, Pecorino and walnut salad. Pears are juicy and sweet, [...]

Walnuts are extremely nutritious and appear to be great for both heart health and reducing your risk of diabetes. In this post we share some ideas on how to use walnuts. Walnuts provide an [...]

In this post we consider the health benefits of pears and some interesting facts about them. Did you know that the pear is a member of the rose family and and related to both the apple and the [...]

Here is another one of our purees from our award winning Munch Seasonal Cookbook for Baby and Family –  banana avocado baby puree! It is super simple to make. I used to eat the left overs [...]

In this post we share a great recipe that can be enjoyed by both baby and family, a slow cooked beef and kumara hotpot. This can be made in either the oven or with a slow cooker. It is an [...]

Grapefruit can be impossible to eat by itself without sweetening. But it is a great source of vitamin C and it is an easy tree to grow in the backyard. A slice of this grapefruit yoghurt [...]

I love it when you come across a cookbook and when thumbing through it for the first time you  want to bookmark nearly each and every recipe – that has to be a good sign.. right?!? Well, that is [...]

Did you know that the watermelon can be classed as either a vegetable and a fruit? In this post we consider some of the health benefits of watermelons. Watermelon is considered a fruit because it [...]

Chelsea Winter’s Homemade Happiness Chelsea Winter is my new favourite celebrity chef. I just love her down-to-earth, give-it-a-go attitude and find it so encouraging. I was lucky enough to [...]

Give your health a fresh start with Nadia Lim’s Fresh Start cookbook Ever wished a dietitian would come into your home and plan healthy meals for you? With Nadia Lim’s Fresh Start Cookbook, it’s [...]

Growing up in South Africa, it was hot. It didn’t matter what time of year it was; the highs in summer were upward of 33 degrees and even in winter the lows stayed around 21 degrees. So [...]

Ice blocks, Popsicles, Ice Pops, Ice creams…………….. whatever your favourite frozen treat, consumption is always 1000 x more complicated, messy and prone to spills, drops and tears when you share [...]

These banana and chocolate gluten free muffins are delicious, light and relatively healthy. They freeze well. This is such a great recipe it nearly made it into the Munch Lunchbox cookbook, which [...]

Did I mention that I really like breakfast? One of my go to breakfasts is a smoothie. This Weet-Bix Wakeup wondershake is a Weet-Bix based breakfast smoothie that is great for all the family. [...]

If you are going to spend time and energy creating healthy lunch boxes for your kids, you want them to come home empty! Here are our five Munch lunchbox ideas and top tips that will get your kids [...]

Breakfast is definitely one of my favourite meals and an important meal for everyone. It is always a busy time at breakfast in our house, so its great to have something that everyone likes to [...]

Whoa, its been hot lately. In this kind of weather all most of really want to eat is a salad or something light. And it definitely isn’t the kind of weather you want to get your oven on in. [...]

My  favourite meal of the day has always been breakfast. I recently started making refrigerator oatmeal to add a bit of variety to my breakfast menu. You need to pop it in the fridge the night [...]

Although these days we tend to eat the beetroot itself mostly, this wasn’t always the case. Originally the beetroot leaves were actually the preferred part of the beetroot in some countries. [...]

Philippa Murphy is a mother, the founder and director of BabyCues and a leading postnatal educator, both in New Zealand and Internationally. With twenty years experience in this field, Philippa [...]

We like to think that the Munch Lunchbox cookbook is an inspiring cookbook that will help you with creating great lunchboxes everyday. Read our first review here now. This is our complete Munch [...]

Have you tried cauliflower rice or cauliflower couscous? It is a not so new trend to substitute cauliflower for carbohydrates such as for potatoes and rice, but one I have been a tad resistant [...]

Okay mums, so we know you want to eat well but dessert seems like a need not a want some times. Well why not try this raw raspberry chocolate slice. It’s just that little bit more good for [...]

SO in the middle of last year when I was asked to review some VNO wines, I kind of went “um I’m not sure, maybe not” …. I had been on a significant diet and the easiest [...]

Paella is a rice dish with ancient roots that is widely regarded as Spain’s national dish. Originating in its modern form in the mid-19th century on the east coast of Spain near Valencia. [...]

If you’re looking for meal ideas to take to new parents or to share at potluck dinners, One-dish Dinners, by Penny Oliver is a recipe book worth checking out.   One-dish Dinners features [...]

Asparagus means summer for many of us, and a great BBQ or feast isn’t the same without it. They are great cooked marinated and cooked straight on the BBQ, but in this post we share with you [...]

Now there are only 2 sleeps to go until we get to eat and be merry with our whanau and friends. I am soooooo excited. I adore Christmas. I love the fact that we get to stop doing all that work [...]

Seven sleeps to go and day 5 of the Munch Christmas Countdown, and today we are bringing you our favourite Christmas Mince Pies recipe… Just remember that throughout the Munch Christmas [...]

This recipe for Magnificent Cinnamon Cranberry Crunch Muesli would make a great homemade Christmas present. Magnificent Cinnamon Cranberry Crunch Muesli What I found very interesting about this [...]

The third annual Munch Food Awards are your chance to vote for the children’s food products you believe in. Vote today and you will go into the draw to win a copy of the hot of the press Everyday [...]

The third annual Munch Food Awards are your chance to vote for the children’s food products you believe in. Vote today and you will go into the draw to win a copy of the hot of the press Everyday [...]

The Munch Eco Hero Feeding Set isn’t plastic – it’s made from rice husks. Which is pretty cool right? That means it’s biodegradable. I just think it’s super cute. I mean look at it. Adorable. It [...]

With the weather getting better and better by the day, what better way to enjoy family meal times than a BBQ dinner enjoyed outdoors? Wellington’s weather doesn’t always lend itself to outdoor [...]

Having an easy standby salad recipes that work with a variety of meals is essential for busy parents. This black bean, corn and tomato salad is easy to prepare and extremely tasty. It is a zingy, [...]

The 2015 Multiples NZ Awareness Week takes place from the 1st to the 7th of November. I have previsouly “outed” myself as a parent of multiples. I have shared with you my thoughts on [...]

In this post we share a great pumpkin cupcake recipe and some top tips for a kids Halloween party. Halloween is an opportunity for some great family fun. I have gathered some great tips and [...]

Our youngest is teething like crazy right now, poor wee thing has a mouthful of teeth coming through. The discomfort comes from the soreness and swelling in the gums before a tooth comes through. [...]

In this post we get to know Karen O’Shaughnessy, who has been associated with MunchNZ for quite sometime. She shares with us her tips on how to use  a Munch Baby Feeding Tray for baking. [...]

Home-made muffins are a great healthy option for mums and children alike, they can be easily made in advance and frozen so that if you are in need of a fast snack you can either pop in the [...]

Biscuits and crackers are a quick and easy snack for hungry tummies when accompanied with a protein. The downside though is that they are often laden with sugar, contain salt and additives. [...]

For some of us getting back into the school routine brings some challenges in the lunchbox and snack departments. Smart after school snacks can be a life-saver when kids come home tired [...]

Seeds ain’t just for the birds. Seeds are really good for us, much like nuts, they are packed full of healthy fats and an array of different vitamins and minerals. The Dr Oz show is small [...]

What better in this wintery weather than to get out the slow cooker and get making some easy recipes that fill your house with the delicious aroma of slow cooked foods.

Kids absolutely love cooking, so why not start these holidays off with some cooking with your kids. We can help too, here is a collection of easy recipes that are great to make with at home with [...]

These lamb and bulgur meatballs are quick and easy to make and provide you with the basis of a yummy meatball meal, be it meatballs in sauce, wraps or simply popped into the lunch boxes for a [...]

Sugar is often in the news and being written about extensively. A while ago we posted on the code words for sugar… today I thought I would post on the key types of sugar. The key types of [...]

Muffins are pretty much a standby lunchbox or afternoon tea treat for many families. But what about when you cant eat gluten? The New Mum’s Nutritionist, Julie Bhosale has the answer with her [...]

It is well known that nuts are nutritionally great for us, and a source of healthy fats. Almonds are one of my favourite nuts, and I really like them in LSA in my smoothies, or flaked on top of [...]

Linseed, Sunflower and Almond ground together is often referred to as LSA. It has a sweet nutty flavour and I think it is quite delicious and extremely good for you. Linseed, Sunflower and Almond [...]

Slow cookers are a great kitchen gadget for making the most of budget cuts of meat and can offer a healthier, low-fat method of cooking that requires a minimum amount effort

Allergies

Is there a mother alive who has not repeated the phrase “Eat your greens” on a semi regular basis? There is a time of year for it, when the cold of autumn is creeping through the cracks and [...]

When the weather turns cold the first thing I want to make are soups and stocks. Here is my latest recipe for a kumara and carrot soup.

It would be hard to miss the fact that it is Mother’s Day tomorrow. What better than to treat mum with a proper home made treat with this chocolate mudcake for mum. After her lie in of [...]

I totally adore my SodaStream, but I do love fizzy water. It has been used to create all manner of  drinks since we got it. Having one as an adult takes me back to the fun of being a kid and the [...]

I’ve never explored the concept of litter-less lunchboxes.  I’m not sure why, but it’s probably got something to do with an ingrained love of gladwrap that I inherited from my [...]

Feeding Babies

All right Mamas, if your kitchen is empty of Munch Squish Delish reusable food pouches, you want to be getting some now – as in today! Whatever you spend on these puppies, you will save in [...]

I have never tried a sugar substitute before as I’m quite a full fat, butter, gluten and sugar loving kind of girl, but, why consume extra calories when you don’t have to right? Natvia sent me a box

Baked potatoes are definitely a hot-potato favourite in our house at the moment. So I thought I would share with you a recipe for our worlds best baked potatoes. Potatoes are a great thing to be [...]

My little boys LOVE Easter. And thinking back it is definitely something that I have strong memories of as a child. In this post I am sharing an Easter activity that you can do with your kids. [...]

It’s great to have a good standby easy to make cupcake recipe. In this post we share top tips for the best ever Cupcakes and a top recipe for making a great cupcake. This recipe makes heaps [...]