Cheap meals don’t need to mean less goodness

by Anya Saikkonen | Oct 10, 2023 | Bargain Box, Blog, Budget Busters, Saver Flavour

Here at Bargain Box, we’re all about keeping it real! Finding the balance between cost and nutrition can be like walking on a tightrope. Our dietitian Lily ‘lentil’ shares how to get goodness into our meals – for less. We all know good food fuels the...

World Vegetarian Month: Top 3 Veg Trends 2023

by Anya Saikkonen | Oct 6, 2023 | Blog, My Food Bag

This World Vegetarian Month, we wrapped up what our veggie foodies have been loving this year! With 8 Veggie & Plant-based recipes available across our Plant Power and My Choice range each week, we have learnt a thing or two about the tastes and preferences of our...

Forget the superfoods and dial up the plants

by Anya Saikkonen | Sep 22, 2023 | Fresh Start, Nutrition

It’s October and we’re celebrating World Vegetarian Month! Our dietitian Lily ‘lentil’ and nutritionist Caitlin ‘ciabatta’ weigh in on some of the most common myths surrounding plant-based eating and our chef Kylie ‘kale’ shares her secret to making the...

Gut Heroes Sourdough Series: Beetroot, Cream Cheese & Sprout Toast

by Anya Saikkonen | Apr 21, 2023 | Breakfast, Fresh Start, Recipes

Beetroot, Cream Cheese & Sprout Sourdough Toast 1 beetroot (thinly sliced)1 tsp olive oil1 slice sourdough bread1 Tbsp lite cream cheesehandful radish sproutssalt & pepper (to taste) Before you start Preheat oven to 200C (or 220 fan bake).Prep toppings Thinly...

Gut Heroes Bowl’d Series: Don’t Forget Your Roots

by Anya Saikkonen | Apr 14, 2023 | Fresh Start, Lunch, Recipes

Don’t Forget Your Roots Roasted Root Vegetables100 g kūmara (cut into wedges)100 g pumpkin (cut into wedges)100 g beetroot (cut into wedges)1 Tbsp olive oil1 tsp garlic powdersalt & pepper (to taste)Toasted Nuts1 tsp olive oil½ cup mixed nuts & seeds...