The Top Ender Magazine December January 2021 Edition
You will start to see some changes throughout this edition and into the next. The Top Ender is very excited to be producing a magazine solely by Defence Families for Defence Famlies.
You will start to see some changes throughout this edition and into the next.
The Top Ender is very excited to be producing a magazine solely by Defence Families for Defence Famlies.
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Recipes<br />
TRAVEL SNACKS<br />
If the thought of a roadhouse meat pie sends shivers<br />
down your spine, you might benefit from a list<br />
of travel-friendly foods that are easy to transport<br />
and reasonably light on the waistline.<br />
If you are travelling with an esky or car fridge,<br />
you could consider:<br />
• Yoghurt<br />
• Cheese and crackers<br />
• Fresh fruit – apples, kiwi fruit & berries are<br />
easy to eat on the go<br />
• Up & Go (ready to drink cereal)<br />
• Long life milk in small portions<br />
• Portion control/ prepacked deli meats<br />
And if you are NOT travelling with an esky or<br />
car fridge, you could consider:<br />
• Prepacked fruit muffins<br />
• Vegemite scrolls<br />
• Pizza rolls<br />
• Bananas<br />
• Smoothie powder<br />
• Muesli bars<br />
• Portion control cereals<br />
• Dried fruit and nuts, including banana chips<br />
and dried mango<br />
• Cup of noodles / cup of soup<br />
• Tinned spaghetti / baked beans<br />
• Plain croissants<br />
longer than a couple of days<br />
• Pack resealable bags or containers for unused<br />
food<br />
• Consider storage temperatures in your vehicle as<br />
most food will perish in the summer heat<br />
• Check use by dates at the supermarket before<br />
purchasing<br />
• Create a meal plan to ensure that you use fresh<br />
and perishable foods first<br />
• Pack atleast 20 litres of drinking water<br />
In the event that you find yourself staying in motel/<br />
hotel accommodation with limited catering facilities,<br />
you might like to consider the idea of creating a travel<br />
catering pack with cleaning wipes, dishwashing liquid,<br />
sponges, travel cutlery and eating utensils.<br />
By Deb Herring<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Top</strong> <strong>Ender</strong> Committee Member<br />
Other things to consider:<br />
• Pack a jaffle or toastie machine<br />
• Pack freezer blocks or bottles of water for<br />
freezing<br />
• Look for portion control options to avoid<br />
wastage<br />
• Keep a container in the car for rubbish, then<br />
empty at each stop<br />
• Travel with a food thermometer to ensure<br />
that food is safe to consume<br />
• Avoid traveling with fresh meat and dairy for<br />
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