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Real recipes. Real family. Questionable measuring. 😂

Welcome to The Shared Kitchen, where Jayne and Olive get cooking, make a little mess and have a go at simple recipes that big and little cooks can make together.

We’ll be trying everything from easy snacks and lunchbox ideas to family favourites and whatever else we feel like throwing into the blender!

And, of course, nothing leaves The Shared Kitchen without facing our toughest critic — Archer, official taste tester and scorer. ⭐

Will it be a 10/10? Will it need a little work? There’s only one way to find out.

So grab an apron, get in the kitchen and have a go with us. It doesn’t have to be perfect to be delicious.

Cook it. Taste it. Rate it. Share it.

The Shared Kitchen by The Shared Lunchbox

Episode 1 : Cocoa Protein Balls

🍫 Episode 1: Cocoa Protein Balls!

In Episode 1, we make a small batch of approximately 4 balls as an example.

Ingredients 

  • 62.5 g pitted dates 
  • 30 g rolled oats 
  • 10 g protein powder 
  • 7.5 g cocoa powder 
  • 17.5 g coconut oil 
  • 7.5 g desiccated coconut 
  • Water, one teaspoon at a time, only if needed 

Method 

  1. Process the oats, dates, protein powder, cocoa, coconut oil and coconut; process until the mixture clumps when squeezed.
  2. If dry, add water sparingly and pulse again. Divide into equal portions and roll firmly.
  3. Optional: roll some balls in extra coconut. Chill in a covered container until firm.

Episode 2 : Avocado Seaweed Snack

🥑 Episode 2: Avocado Seaweed Snack!

We’re back in The Shared Kitchen for a little stacking, a little squishing and a very important taste test! Join Jayne, Olive and Archer for these easy avocado sushi bites.

You’ll need:
• Roasted seaweed sheets
• Pre-cooked rice, cooled
• Avocado
• Soy sauce (optional)
• Wasabi, pickled ginger or your favourite extras (optional)

Make it:

  1. Cut the seaweed into snack-sized squares.

  2. Add a spoonful of rice.

  3. Top with sliced or mashed avocado.

  4. Add a little soy sauce and any extras you fancy.

  5. Taste it — and give it your score! ⭐

Simple ingredients. Hands-on fun. Possibly a little rice everywhere. 😄