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Yumi’s Classic Falafel
Findus Crumbed Fish Fingers
It’s no sea-cret that I’ve mourned the loss of Jamie Oliver Brilliant Fish Fingers from the supermarket shelves. In today’s Chewsday Review, find out if these Findus Fish Fingers get my o-fish-ial tick of approval or if they’re a load of pollocks. Wow, I am nailing these puns lately…
Read MorePeppercorn Extra Lean Beef Sausages
Some of my long-term followers will know what I think about Peppercorn Extra Lean Beef Sausages, but if you’re new around here and your family likes sausages, this Chewsday Review is for you. Read the full review to see if these sausages get a grilling from me!
Read MoreHeinz Broccoli Fries
A Chewsday Review of Heinz Broccoli Fries has been requested by a lot of you! I must admit I was a little reluctant to review them, because as you may or may not know, I don’t love potatoes- it’s not a “health” thing, it’s just a personal preference. I’m not that excited about these either, but let’s take a proper look.
Read MoreKeep It Cleaner Toddler Tomato & Hidden Veg Pasta Sauce
By popular demand, this week I am reviewing Keep It Cleaner Toddler Tomato & Hidden Veg Pasta Sauce. Let’s find out if this product by wellness influencers Stephanie Miller and Laura Henshaw stirs up the pasta sauce market.
Read MoreIngham’s Airmazing Chicken Nuggets
Nuggets and other crumbed foods can be a popular meat option for fussy eaters, so I get lots of requests to review different brands. This week I’m taking a look at Ingham’s Airmazing Chicken Nuggets. Let’s see if these are actually amazing, or just a gimmick for the air-fryer fans.
Read MoreFlinders + Co x Paw Patrol Beef & Veggie Sausages
We’ve been dealt a couple of blows in recent times, with the discontinuation of Woolworths Veg & Beef sausages last year and more recently Jamie Oliver’s fish fingers. But my trusty sources (all of you!) have alerted me to a new product on the market. After a bit of a hunt, I found these Flinders + Co x Paw Patrol Beef & Veggie Sausages in Coles (not Woolies…). At first glance my sources are bang on, these look like a decent match for our beloved Woolworths Veg & Beef sausages. Read the review to find out what I think!
Read MorePatties Party Pies
Party pies are an Australian party tradition, served with tomato sauce of course! But have you ever considered their nutritional value? Do you even need to? Let’s find out.
Read MoreEdgell Snack Time tins
It can be so hard to find nutritious protein foods for kids who struggle with meats. Tinned or cooked beans are great replacements, but sometimes they can be a little bland. Baked beans are great, but they tend to be pretty salty. Edgell have just released a range of small cans of flavoured beans. We tried them this week and today’s Chewsday Review features Chick Peas with Zesty Vinaigrette.
Read MoreAnnabel Karmel Little Tasters Spaghetti Bolognese Balls
Annabel Karmel is very popular for her range of ready-made meals and products. For busy parents, convenience is important and for many, worth the extra cost. Let’s see if these Little Tasters Spaghetti Bolognese Balls are worth your cash!
Read MoreRana Pumpkin & Roasted Onion Ravioli
Today we’re reviewing Rana’s Pumpkin & Roasted Onion Ravioli to see how generous they are when it comes to nutrition. Rana’s tagline is “Live Life Generously,” so I hope this is true when it comes to the pumpkin and onion filling, and not the salt content…
Read MoreBaby Bellies Organic Veggie Bowl – Pea and Carrot
I’m back in the baby aisle this week, but it’s not a squeezie pouch. Novel hey? Baby Bellies have just released a range of fruit-free ‘goodie bowls’ to offer your baby on a spoon. Let’s see how they stack up in today’s Chewsday Review.
Read MoreAnnabel Karmel’s Little Tasters
This week’s review is of a brand new product range to hit shelves – Annabel Karmel’s Little Tasters. These are marketed as a range of healthy snacks (with vegetables!) that are perfect for self-feeding, but just how do they stack up in the nutrition department?
Read MoreMcCain’s Sweet Potato Straight Cut Chips
These aren’t your average bag of potato chips. These are sweet potato chips! But does orange signify better? Let’s see how they compare to regular potato chips in today’s Chewsday Review…🍠🍟vs 🥔🍟
Read MoreBarilla Chickpea Casarecce
Each week in my memberships (Baby Mealtimes and Toddler Mealtimes) we have a ‘challenge’ food to offer our kids. It’s all about inspo and variety. Last week we had pulse pasta and lots of people had seen it but weren’t sure if it was any good. Here’s my thoughts on Barilla Chickpea Casarecce for this week’s Chewsday Review.
Read MoreMaggi 2 Minute Noodles
I’m doing some ‘hot topic’ Chewsday Reviews at the moment! Today’s review features Maggi 2 minute noodles. This is the wholegrain version, because that’s the one I buy. But I must confess, I’ve never actually looked at the nutrition info!
Read MoreAnnabel Karmel Macaroni Cheese
It seems you all want to know about specific Annabel Karmel meals! In response to your responses, I’ve decided to break down some other meals within the toddler-targeted frozen range. Today we’ll dive into the macaroni cheese – a classic comfort food. But are we comfortable with the meal’s nutritional value? Keep reading to find out!
Read MoreMcCain Superfries Straight Cut
Does your kiddo love hot chips? It’s almost a given (although funnily enough as a kid I NEVER liked hot chips!) So how do the frozen chippies stack up? Today’s Chewsday Review features McCain Superfries Straight Cut.
Read MoreAnnabel Karmel Fish Pie
Following on from our other reviews of Annabel Karmel’s range of frozen toddler meals, today we’ll check out ‘Mummy’s Favourite Fish Pie’. With a name this sweet, how could you go wrong? Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of this ready-made toddler dinner.
Read MoreAnnabel Karmel Mild Butter Chicken and Rice
Annabel Karmel’s line of frozen meals for toddlers is directed at children aged 1-4 years, and claims to provide balanced alternatives for those days when cooking comes last (we all have them!) So, although I reviewed the Bolognese pasta bake a while back, many of you have asked for specific reviews. Today features Mild Butter Chicken & Rice.
Read MoreSan Remo Pulse Pasta
Today’s Chewsday review features Pulse Pasta. Is it just another fad, or is it worth investing in? I’m focussing on Pulse Penne by San Remo…
Read MoreBirds Eye Fish Fingers
So last week’s fish fingers are no longer available. But maybe these Birds Eye Fish Fingers are okay? They’re not fish shaped but let’s see how they go in today’s Chewsday Review…
Read MoreAnnabel Karmel Bolognese Pasta Bake
Lots of requests in the last few weeks for a Chewsday Review of Annabel Karmel products, specifically the ready meals and frozen veggie purees. Most of you know that I’ve been lucky enough to meet the fabulous AK in real life on several occasions- check out some of my recaps here. But, as a dietitian with high moral standards, I won’t let my awe get in the way of an honest review. You’re welcome 😝 Today I’ve chosen the Bolognese Pasta Bake frozen meal, so I can compare it to the recent Heinz bolognese review, which you can read here.
Read MoreHeinz Little Kids Bolognese & Veg with Spiral Pasta
Today’s Chewsday Review is of the Heinz Little Kids range, which is marketed as a step up from the purée options for kids older than 12 months. The mum who requested this review would like to know if it’s an ok option for emergencies or days when you’re really strapped for time. The Bolognese & Veg with Spiral Pasta label promises big things, so let’s see…
Read MoreHeinz Spaghetti
Last week saw the humble baked beans featured on our Chewsday Review and they got top marks from me. This week I thought we’d do another pantry staple- tinned spaghetti. I’ve chosen the Heinz salt reduced variety. How does this stack up in the nutritional stakes? Let’s see…
Read MoreHeinz Beanz Salt Reduced
Great parent request for this week’s Chewsday Review asking about the salt and sugar content of quick tinned meals like baked beans and spaghetti. Today’s review is of the Salt Reduced Heinz Beanz, and I’ll save the spaghetti for another day!
Read MoreJamie Oliver’s Brilliant Fish Fillet Fingers
Lots of requests for today’s Chewsday Review, so there must be loads of kids out there who love a good fish finger! Today’s version is by the legendary Jamie Oliver. I’m a huge fan, not only of his delicious food and recipes, but also of his commitment to improving childhood nutrition worldwide. Does this include his ‘Brilliant Fish Fillet Fingers’ though?
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