Nothing shows the clever, innovative thinking of us Aussie mums more than a brilliantly executed Kmart hack. And what is the latest hack-worthy Kmart product to take households by storm, you ask?
It’s Kmart’s metal tray with handles. At only $8, you’re going to want to hot foot it to your closest store right now. Seriously.
Here it is, the famous Kmart white metal tray ($8) in all of its easy-to-carry glory. So go rustle up some loose change – check under the couch cushions, raid the kids’ piggy banks, pilfer your partner’s jeans pockets. Do whatever you have to do to jump aboard this bandwagon and be part of the platter creating hoo-haa which has you looking like an A Grade entertainer. Just take a look at this delicious gallery of metal tray banquets…
Healthy eats the Kmart way
1. Fruit it up
For those sticking to their New Year resolution, there’s the healthy fill option. An excellent combination and presentation is spectacular – it’s all the health this body desires after a hectic, over indulgent festive season.
Definitely my kind of platter, I’m not afraid to mix my fruit with vegetables. Throw in a dip and a cheese for balance and I’m all systems go for the afternoon.
2. Party time
Entertaining friends? Maybe a weekend barbecue? Or maybe it’s just too hot to cook and you want to serve an anti-pasto dinner to the fam. Here’s some tray combos that are sure to have the kids squealing “yummy, mummy!”.
The use of smaller dishes within the tray to keep things from mixing or getting soggy is super smart. Also the capsicum as a dip bowl blows my mind. Genius!
I spy the sneaky inclusion of Arnott’s Chicken Crimpy Shapes and what could arguably be Allen’s Retro Party Mix lollies. Well played, high five for keeping the kids from the kabana.
Large trays mean you can pack plenty of crackers in – there’s no running short with this set up!
The stuff my antipasto dreams are made of, cheese crammed baby capsicums and stuffed olives get me every time.
Is this the ultimate car snack tray (though I’m sure this one is just in transit)? Packed full of dips, crackers and the very best cherries of the season – it’s a party in a platter.
3. Sushi go
Full points for thinking outside the square – sushi banquet anyone? Pass me the soy, please and thanks.
4. Sir brunch-a-lot
What’s nicer than a lazy weekend morning? A serving tray of brunch goodies (croissants people!) and treats presented beautifully, that’s what!
5. Sweets to go
These Kmart trays aren’t just for mains. Oh no! They do a fab job dishing up desserts too.
Can’t decide between naughty or natural sweet treats? This hostess with the mostess offers you both, simultaneously. So. Epically. Delicious.
Stepping into dangerous territory, I’m speechless at this choc full platter (see what I did there?). How do you possibly choose between a Flake and a Kit-Kat?
Housing homemade chocolates and chocolate dipped strawberries, perfect! YES. PLEASE.
If there are awards for pretty AND practical, this sweet tray is a definite contender. So fresh, love!
Just when you thought things couldn’t get any more insane for tantalising the taste buds, it may pay to look away at this rather wickedly good, cavity inducing chocolate mountain to seriously rival any 50SixOne dessert bar. Seriously.
6. Adults only
Have something to celebrate? A birthday? An anniversary? Kids asleep by 8pm? Nutella, strawberries and bubbles await for a relaxing night in with this awesome tray.
Now if you don’t mind, I’m off to join the masses in hunting down a few of these trays myself. I’ll see you at Kmart!
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