Kai Carrier
I want to love these, I really do! And I love the concept. Kai Carriers are a great way to avoid the use of single-use plastic snaplock bags or plastic cling wrap, as a reusable, washable, dishwasher-safe food storage option. They come in a variety of sizes and shapes, some with snaplock tops for snacks or ice blocks, and others with spouts and lids for soups, smoothies and liquids. They offer options for virtually any food item you could think of, and while made of plastic, they are BPA free and last a fair while. They’re certainly popular and many people love them - I just struggle to get them clean, even with the brush they provide, particularly in the corners where the seal is fairly tight, and in the lids. For this reason, I just can’t seem to get into them properly, though I have tried numerous times. I still use them for dry snacks and foods that don’t have any potential for leaky liquids, but for anything that may ooze into corners I prefer using other storage options that are easier to clean - the potential for bugs to grow makes me leery of these otherwise awesome pouches.
Beeswax Food Wraps
I have a variety of these wraps from a number of suppliers, but all are essentially the same concept and product - a pretty fabric square or rectangle of varying sizes, coated with beeswax to provide a waterproof barrier to wrap your food in. These are the ultimate alternative to plastic wrap, as they’re reusable, washable (just don’t use too-hot water and melt the wax!), and last for months before needing to be recoated or thrown away. The heat of your hand moulds the wrap so it sticks in the same way cling film does, so while they feel thicker and more ‘cardboard’, they’re actually easy to use for virtually any food. They look great and are fun for lunchboxes - just be careful if you suffer beeswax or bee product allergies.
As part of the Kind Hearts Movement
d n i K ea ts H
has bestowed a random act of kindness upon
Tabitha and Tristan Kennedy You will each receive a free coffee voucher! Don’t forget to pay it forward! Streetwise Coffee Cart, Rangitikei Street, Palmerston North
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