Family matters

Food director and mum of two Cassie Best reveals clever ways to liven up your lunchbox and ideas for wholesome treats

- Cassie Best

KEEP COOL Take the frozen drink trick to the next level by adding berries, slices of citrus fruit or mint leaves. Fill your bottle halfway up with water, then freeze on its side. The next day, fill the space left in the bottle and add your choice of natural flavourings. As well as having a refreshing drink, it'll keep your lunch cold.

NO MORE SOGGY SANDWICHES Try lightly toasting your bread before making sandwiches. This will make them more robust to better hold up against a moist filling, like tuna or egg mayo.