Tot's Pantry

21/06/2024

Dear friends of Tot’s Pantry. It’s been a while now since I last prepared healthy food for babies and pre-schoolers in New Zealand. Since then my family and I have travelled to Africa to spend 4 months getting to know some of the places on this beautiful continent. Travelling with our 11&9 year old kids has at times been challenging but I know their eyes have been opened to the world beyond the safety and stability of New Zealand. We have spent the last 4 weeks volunteering with an NGO called Free Haven Community Initiative.

Free Haven are a wonderful organisation, they are a small charity working directly with schools and underprivileged families to break the cycle of poverty through providing food, education, health services, empowerment and counselling. Their solutions focus on providing a sustainable future for Zambians, however there is a long journey ahead.

The drought throughout the region has made life especially tough for many people already below the poverty line, food prices have tripled, and we only have power for 6 hours of the day. We’re well aware that times are tough everywhere, but if you can spare even a very small amount of dollars, these will go a very long way here in Zambia. Please take the time to have a look at the Free Haven Community Initiative and if you agree with us that it’s worthwhile then please consider donating. We are seeing first hand the impact they are making with children ♥️

And please follow Free Haven Community Initiative on Facebook!

Love, Catherine x

DONATE HERE: https://fhcizambia.donorsupport.co/-/NBYQAVYS

30/07/2023

We want to give a special shout-out to the anthocyanin which is present in our Superfood Breakfast meal in the blueberries, blackberries, and acai (eg. in fruit with reddish-purple skin). The anthocyanin is an antioxidant with anti-cancer properties.

Blueberries and superfoods for breakie, yes, please! 🌸 ⭐️

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29/07/2023

“Ayaan loved it and mum had a wee taste too.”

Thanks for the lovely feedback about our Spag Bol meal. ❤️

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28/07/2023

Yum! Our Fish Pie with Veggie Meal is in a bowl with a whole lot more deliciousness.

Our Fish Pie is topped with a yummy, healthy veggie mash - the vibrant orange is a mix of potato, carrot and kumara. And with a bunch of peas and blended sweetcorn in the sauce, this meal is veggie heaven... oh, and with all the fish it is also a good source of Omega 3. Mmmmmmm!

📸 Adorable image by .

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24/07/2023

Our Loaded Vege Mash meal is a powerhouse of goodness for your baby, containing no less than 11 different vegetables. ✨

As with all of our products, this is proudly made in NZ and is nutritionist-approved.

📸 Adorable image by .

All of our products are available online, and selected products are available in the frozen aisle of our stockists (visit our website for more info). 😊

21/07/2023

Check out these naughty little Brussels sprouts by . Does your child love or hate sprouts?💕

Let us know in the comments below.👇

19/07/2023

Adorable baby Noah enjoys our Lamb, Squash & Spinach meal as a dipping sauce for his potatoes. 💜

This meal offers a generous amount of lamb which is a good source of iron, as well as B vitamins, zinc and selenium. We serve this puree up with a host of veggies providing carbohydrates and spinach for some green goodness (go for green as often as you can!).

What a fantastic idea from mum! 😊

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15/07/2023

With school almost back, check out these adorable peek-a-boo sandwiches by .mama. 😊

Don’t they remind you of a Shrewsberry?

Check out her page for some awesome lunch box inspo! 💕

14/07/2023

Check it out! A recipe from our website was mentioned on The Vegan Society of Aotearoa, New Zealand’s page. 😊

Why don’t you have a go making this recipe this long weekend? 🍞

Rēwena Bread

Rēwena Bread is a traditional Māori potato bread, which is similar to sourdough.

Rēwena is a favourite and goes well with many meals or on its own as a snack. The recipe is simple and great way to teach children about baking. First part of the recipe is the making of a ‘bug’ (starter) that helps the bread rise without yeast.

Recipe by Tot's Pantry

https://vegansociety.org.nz/rewena-maori-bread/

14/07/2023

Here at Tot’s Pantry, we hope you have had a lovely day off with friends, family, and loved ones. ❤️

This evening remember to take a moment to look up at the stars and reflect on the past year, what life is like currently, and your goals for the next year. ✨

12/07/2023

Check out this vegan beauty, Lentil Hotpot! 🥣💕

This dish offers beautiful earthy flavours in a hearty sauce of brown lentils and veggies, lightly flavoured with rosemary and thyme, and topped with a cute trio of cubed potato, kumara, and carrot. Providing a source of protein, this tasty winner is sure to impress!

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09/07/2023

Our mission here at Tot's Pantry is simple. ✅

We want to help busy parents feed their babies and children with the real, wholesome food they deserve in times when they are busy.

📸 Adorable snap of .

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