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To clean a vacuum flask
June 30, 2011 Filed under Tip of the Day
If your vacuum flask has developed a nasty smell from being closed up for a long time, pour in 1 tablespoon baking soda and fill with boiling water. Leave to stand for 15 minutes then rinse well before using.
winter school lunchbox ideas
June 11, 2010 Filed under Encouraging young appetites
To make a change from sandwiches in your child’s shool lunchbox in the winter, try some of these winter warm-up ideas. Read more
Soup in a flask
June 7, 2010 Filed under Encouraging young appetites
Make a big pot of your child’s favourite soup – maybe tomato, pumpkin, or vegetable.
Heat a serving size to a point where it is a bit hotter than your child normally likes their soup (to allow for some cooling during the morning). Read more
