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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Feeding Babies

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 [...]

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 [...]

This is a review of Squish Delish Reusable Pouches and it comes with a tale of woe. Of course it is, frankly the only reason I do reviews is as a cheap form of talking therapy so that I can [...]

It is Playcentre Awareness week this week. Te wiki whakanui i te Playcentre 2015, Playcentre Awareness Week, 2015. Mā te Katanga Pai – Good, Clean Fun. It runs from Sunday 1st – Sat [...]

We are big fans of using our frozen dessert maker {a poor-mans Yonanas I found on a daily deals site} to whip up yummy summer treats and I’m also a big fan of anything that makes feeding [...]

Kids grow so quickly and move through the varying infant nutrition phases with such speed {in hindsight lol} that investing in a book based around baby purees just doesn’t work for me. [...]

Beetroot is mostly available between November to April, and is abundant and cheap in summer time. Why not try making this beetroot chocolate cake? Beetroot contains fibre, potassium, folate and [...]

In the last few years I have become a Playcentre convert. I joined Miramar Playcentre in Wellington when my twin boys were sixteen months old. Since then we have had our fair share of fun and [...]

I am a real fan of scones any which way they come, but I am currently particularly keen on good old pinwheel scones. Scones are an easy lunch box filler that can be whipped up very quickly and [...]

If you have been following our posts recently you would have seen our recent post on the Health benefits of spirulina – spirulina smoothie and perhaps even our older post  Smoothies. In this post [...]

If you have read any of our other posts on Smoothies, you would know that we are quite keen on them here at Munch. In this post we share one of Kate Day’s smoothie recipes – her [...]

In this post we solve the hunger problem with this sugar free custard! Easy to make in 3 minutes and uses ingredients that you will have in the pantry. I’m guessing that for most, if not all, of [...]

Around 8 months onwards you might notice that from time to time your darling little ones becomes a fussy eater on hunger strike. Picking at everything you offer them and pushing their plate away [...]

This slow cooker lemon tarragon chicken is a quick easy slow-cooked meal. It takes less than 10 mins to prepare and the whole family will love it! It is so simple to prepare that your little ones [...]

In this post we share Peveline’s top tips for Cake decorating made simple.   I found this method on YouTube and have used it a few times.  It’s a great way to decorate a child’s cake [...]

Freddie loves berries. In fact natural yoghurt with some frozen berries in is a favourite dessert which he’s nicknames icey yoghurt!Berries are a superfood packed full of vitamin C. Something our [...]

In this post I share my recipe for a slow cooked Asian style chicken. This is a delicious yet simple recipe for a slow-cooked family meal. I love roast chicken and Freddie seems to love it too! [...]

I mentioned in last week’s blog Freddie’s Top 5 Superfast Snacks that chickpeas are one of Freddie’s favourite foods! Given they are a good natural source of calcium as well as full of protein [...]

There is no debating that a diet including fruit and vegetables is beneficial for us. Munch really likes to write and share information on fruits and vegetables. We have previously written loads [...]

Munch is the home of kitchen solutions, inspiration and ideas. This is where it all began with the Munch – Seasonal cookbook for baby and family. This fabulous cookbook went onto win an [...]

Freddie loves Salmon fishcakes which I am really pleased about as I do too! We eat it really frequently and not just because of the taste, it is so good for you too. This recipe contains salmon [...]

This is one of the great egg meals and a cheats dish that doesn’t take long to whip up and if you serve it with some vegetables on the side you have a well balanced meal. As a kid Spaghetti [...]

In this post we share another one of our Best Toddler breakfast recipes.  This is another French toast inspired recipe, we call it healthy French toast fingers. If you liked our cheesy, eggy [...]

Well I’ve been doing a bit more reading into why high sugar breakfast cereal is such a problem and as far as I can tell there are a couple of big issues. The first one being that the energy [...]