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Cooking up some Easter treats!

From store cupboard soups to sweet treats, Easter is the perfect time to get in the kitchen!

Whether you’re making one of our recipes or getting creative with your own, we would love you to send in some photos to communications@voyagecare.com (along with signed consent forms!) so we can share them with all our other services too!

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Finding our usual favourites in the supermarket at the moment isn’t easy!

We know lots of you have been getting creative with your cooking and baking, using what you have in your cupboards to make yummy recipes for everyone to enjoy!

So... We have a challenge for you!

We want to see the most weird and wonderful recipes you have made from your store cupboard stock! It can be anything from biscuits and cakes to tasty soups (like the one below!).

The competition is on, so send in a picture of your creation to communications@voyagecare.com by 30 April!

Store cupboard soup!

Takes 10-15 minutes!

Ingredients for 4 bowls:

Method:

✔400g chopped, raw vegetables such as onions, celery, carrots

1. Fry the raw vegetables and potatoes in the oil for a few minutes until they start to soften

✔ 600g potato, peeled and cubed

2. Cover with the stock and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the veg is tender. Blend until smooth, then season to taste

✔ 2tbsp oil ✔ 1,400ml stock

Remember to send in your baking photos (along with signed consent forms) to communications@ voyagecare.com for a chance to feature on our Facebook page!

3. Serve up and enjoy! The soup will freeze for up to 1 month!

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Easter nests recipe!

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Coat the blueberries in the yogurt and put in the freezer

Melt the margarine, chocolate and syrup in the microwave on a low heat, stirring often Once melted, stir the cornflakes into the chocolate and spoon the mixture into cupcake cases

Make a dip in the middle of the nest and add in your frozen blueberries!

Take a picture and send it to communications@voyagecare.com along with a signed consent form, and enjoy

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An Easter egg hunt is the perfect way to bring Easter spirit to your service and get everyone involved!

Here are some useful cut-outs for you to display around your service for a fun Easter egg hunt!

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We know staying indoors for too long can be tough on our wellbeing and mental health.

Although we are all unable to get out more, lots of companies are bringing the outdoors to us!

From virtual zoo tours to taking a look around America’s biggest and most famous museums it’s all just a click away!

Click the buttons below to take a look at the available attractions!

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Roll out onto a flat surface about 1-1.5cm thick into the shape you want.

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Place on a baking tray and then it’s time to make your hand prints!

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Place in the oven on the lowest heat possible for 3-4 hours (or until solid)

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Once it’s cooled you can paint your hands. Seal with a varnish to help preserve it!

Let’s get

crafty!

Getting out the craft box is a good way to the keep mind active and to show off unique creations. We have already seen many of our services showcasing their wonderful arty experiments but here are some other top tips for getting crafty...

Order some supplies from Amazon/Hobbycraft or take a look at these amazing Toucan boxes!

Create something specific as a group such as Easter bonnets or wreaths Don’t be afraid to get messy! Use a wipedown tablecloth or mat Send in pictures of your creations to communications@ voyagecare.com (along with signed consent forms) to share your ideas with other services!

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