Bacon and Mushroom Cheese-Crusted Quiche Recipe

Serves : 6 Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 35 mins Ingredient s Pastry 150g sifted flour 150g soft butter 100g grated cheese Filling 125g bacon diced 1 medium onion diced 125g diced button mushrooms 30g butter 6 xl eggs 100ml cream 50g grated cheddar Salt pepper and mixed herbs Method For the pastry, rub the flour, 150g of butter and 100g of grated cheese together until well mixed Divide into 8 portions and press each portion into a muffin mould In a pan, soften the onions in butter. Then add the bacon and mushrooms and simmer until cooked Season with a pinch of mixed herbs and salt and pepper Spoon the fried mixture into the prepared moulds In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and cream lightly Pour the egg and cream mixture into the moulds evenly. Then, place them into the air fryer basket 4 at a time Sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese and bake at 170 ̊c for 30 minutes Tip: For a vegetarian option, replace the bacon with sweet peppers Recipe by Tefal

Pecan Banana Muffins Recipe

Serves: 12 Prep time : 10 mins Cook time: 18 mins Ingredients 1/2 cup caster sugar 90g soft butter 2 eggs, lightly whisked 3/4 cup self-raising flour 1/4 cup plain flour 1 tsp bi-carb or baking soda 3/4 cup desiccated coconut 1/4 cup milk 1 cup mashed over-riped bananas 2/3 cup pecan nuts Topping: 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1 tbsp cater sugar 1 tbsp butter Method Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then mix in the eggs On a separate bowl, mix the sifted flours, bicarb and coconut until well combined Blend the pecans and banana with the milk until the pecans are crushed Add all three mixtures together, mix and spoon the mixture into greased patty pans To make the topping, melt a tablespoon of butter and mix with a tablespoon of sugar and ¼ cup of chopped pecans Sprinkle on top of each muffin and set to “Air Fry” at 160 ̊C for 18 minutes Test with a skewer to see if the muffins are cooked all the way through Tip: If you would prefer a loaf, bake at 150 ̊C for 50 minutes Recipe by Tefal

What are the best portable picnic gadgets to bring along?

Here are a few must-have portable picnic gadgets: Portable cooler: Keep your food and drinks chilled for hours. Portable speaker or headphones: Set the mood with your favourite tunes. Portable power bank: Keep your devices charged throughout the day. Portable games: Keep everyone entertained with board games, cards, or outdoor activities. Portable utensils: Enjoy your meal without the hassle of packing bulky cutlery.

What are some easy picnic food recipes?

Planning a picnic? Prepare ahead of time with easy picnic food recipes. Whether you're looking for savoury bites or sweet treats, the below list of dishes will help make your outdoor dining experience a breeze: Savoury Delights: Quiche Lorraine Chicken Caesar Wraps Caprese Skewers Mini Sausage Rolls Cheese & Pesto whirls Chicken Drumsticks Sweet Treats: Lemon Bars Fruit and Nut Chocolate Bark Berry Yogurt Parfaits Rocky Road Protein/Nut Balls A Fruit Platter

What are some portable appliances essential for a picnic?

Essential picnic appliances and items to take with you include: Cooking: Portable stove and kettle Preparation: Cutting board, knife, can opener Comfort: Picnic blankets and chairs, portable speaker, lights, phone/device chargers Storage: Cooler to keep your drinks cool

Small But Mighty: Picnic Friendly Gadgets

It’s picnic season! Get outdoors and enjoy time in nature with our best picnic gadgets from Nikon, Denon and Tefal.

The days are longer, the air is warmer so now’s the optimal time to get out and spend time outdoors with friends, family, loved ones or even just treating yourself to some ‘me’ time with a graze and laze at your favourite spot. In this blog, we hope to inspire your next picnic or outdoor activity with some of our current most-loved appliances, from those that will help prep your picnic food, to devices you can use to enjoy time outdoors and capture all the fun!

Make Your Picnic Favourites with Tefal’s Dual Easy Fry & Grill XXL Air Fryer – (EY905C)

Before you get to your secret spot and put out a spread, why not create your favourite picnic food with a handy new Tefal air fryer. Whip up delicious home-made savoury and sweet treats with Tefal’s Dual Easy Fry & Grill XXL Air Fryer (EY905C). Boasting dual compartments, this air fryer makes it simple to cook two types of foods at the same time. When used together, both sides provide a combined 8.3L cooking capacity – letting you cook more of what you want! Alternatively, you could cook some sweet treats on one side and manage savoury on the other to avoid mixing of odours and flavours.

Other notable features of Tefal’s Dual Easy Fry & Grill XXL Air Fryer includes:

8 pre-set programs like air fry, grill, bake and dehydrate
‘Sync’ function lines up the cooking programs so that all foods cooking can be ready at the same time
Intuitive touch controls
Dishwasher-safe parts: the drawers, grill grid and regular grid
Works with the Tefal recipe app for recipes and other cooking functions

Tefal’s Dual Easy Fry & Grill XXL Air Fryer

Easy Picnic Food Recipes You Can Try With The Tefal Air Fryer

Serves: 6
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 35 mins

Ingredients

Pastry

150g sifted flour
150g soft butter
100g grated cheese

Filling

125g bacon diced
1 medium onion diced
125g diced button mushrooms
30g butter
6 xl eggs
100ml cream
50g grated cheddar
Salt pepper and mixed herbs

Method

For the pastry, rub the flour, 150g of butter and 100g of grated cheese together until well mixed
Divide into 8 portions and press each portion into a muffin mould
In a pan, soften the onions in butter. Then add the bacon and mushrooms and simmer until cooked
Season with a pinch of mixed herbs and salt and pepper
Spoon the fried mixture into the prepared moulds
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and cream lightly
Pour the egg and cream mixture into the moulds evenly. Then, place them into the air fryer basket 4 at a time
Sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese and bake at 170 ̊c for 30 minutes

Tip: For a vegetarian option, replace the bacon with sweet peppers

Recipe by Tefal

Serves: 12
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 18 mins

Ingredients

1/2 cup caster sugar
90g soft butter
2 eggs, lightly whisked
3/4 cup self-raising flour
1/4 cup plain flour
1 tsp bi-carb or baking soda
3/4 cup desiccated coconut
1/4 cup milk
1 cup mashed over-riped bananas
2/3 cup pecan nuts Topping:
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 tbsp cater sugar
1 tbsp butter

Method

Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then mix in the eggs
On a separate bowl, mix the sifted flours, bicarb and coconut until well combined
Blend the pecans and banana with the milk until the pecans are crushed
Add all three mixtures together, mix and spoon the mixture into greased patty pans
To make the topping, melt a tablespoon of butter and mix with a tablespoon of sugar and ¼ cup of chopped pecans
Sprinkle on top of each muffin and set to “Air Fry” at 160 ̊C for 18 minutes
Test with a skewer to see if the muffins are cooked all the way through

Tip: If you would prefer a loaf, bake at 150 ̊C for 50 minutes

Recipe by Tefal

Unwind and Tune In With Denon’s PerL Pro Noise Cancelling Earphones (AHC15PLBKEM)

Having a solo picnic and want to indulge in your favourite podcast? Or maybe you and a friend don’t want to make noise as you tune into the latest hits? Grab an ear bud, press play and let the day pass by with Denon’s PerL Pro Noise Cancelling Earphones (AHC15PLBKEM). Featuring adaptive active noise cancellation, these earphones deliver up to 24 hours of wireless play time, ensuring more and more of your audio can be enjoyed beyond the picnic!

Discover all there is to love about these highly functional and gorgeous earphones from Denon:

Ambient Social Mode: lets you hear your surroundings like traffic lights, cars, announcements etc
Customisable touch controls
Earphones provide 8 hours of listening, with the wireless charging case offering a total 24 hours
IPX4 weather and sweat resistant rating: ideal for exercise, commuting, hikes, picnics and other outdoor activities

Denon’s Noise Cancelling Earphones

Capture All The Outdoor Fun With Nikon’s Z F Mirrorless Camera (VOK120XA)

As life blooms in spring, capture the best of nature, your friends and loved ones on your picnics and outings with Nikon’s Z F Mirrorless Camera (VOK120XA). This compact and portable camera includes the Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 Camera Lens kit that’s great for portraits and everyday photography. Perfect for effortless point-and-shoot style photography, this bundle is great for hobbyists, travellers, professionals and artists. Make memories last longer with the Nikon Z F’s impressive specs:

25.4MP CMOS Image Sensor

Built-in vibration reduction (VR)

Creative Picture Controls: lets you customise colours, tonality and clarity

Video recording options in 4K Ultra HD and Full HD

Works with SnapBridge for wireless sharing of footage from the camera to smart devices

Nikon’s Z F Mirrorless Camera

Source from: Ted’s Camera

Are You Picnic Ready?

Gear up for your next picnic with these picnic helpers and portable must-haves from Tefal, Denon and Nikon! Check out our top picks and get ready for your perfect day out.

Here are a few must-have portable picnic gadgets:

Portable cooler: Keep your food and drinks chilled for hours.
Portable speaker or headphones: Set the mood with your favourite tunes.
Portable power bank: Keep your devices charged throughout the day.
Portable games: Keep everyone entertained with board games, cards, or outdoor activities.
Portable utensils: Enjoy your meal without the hassle of packing bulky cutlery.

For a picnic camera, look for portability, durability, good battery life, high image quality, and features like video recording and image stabilisation. These features will ensure you can capture memorable moments outdoors without any hassle.

While there aren't earphones specifically marketed as "picnic-friendly," many features commonly found in modern earphones can make them ideal for outdoor use, like picnics.

The Denon PerL Pro Noise Cancelling Earphones are a great example. Their noise-cancelling technology can help block out distractions like ambient noise, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in your music or podcasts. Additionally, their water-resistant design provides protection against accidental spills or light rain.

Other features to look for in picnic-friendly earphones include:

Comfortable fit
Long battery life
Wireless connectivity:
Compact design

By considering these factors, you can find earphones that are perfect for your picnic and outdoor adventures.

Planning a picnic? Prepare ahead of time with easy picnic food recipes. Whether you're looking for savoury bites or sweet treats, the below list of dishes will help make your outdoor dining experience a breeze:

Savoury Delights: