[Closed] Win! – Qubies Food Tray

by Kyla on September 4, 2012 · 118 comments

I don’t often prepare and freeze meals, frankly we’re not organised enough to remember to pull meals out to defrost but faced with cooking a fresh meal from scratch most nights, I do plan ahead in small ways to make life easier. I freeze garlic in butter or oil so that all I need to do when cooking is pop a cube in the pan for easy, instant flavour without having to chop or crush. I make and freeze pesto, stocks & concentrated broths and have roux frozen in little blocks, some with chopped fresh herbs for instant thickening and flavouring.

My freezer is stacked with containers full of different flavours of cubes and while regular ice cube trays can work, I much prefer to use Qubies to get perfect 30ml cubes every time. 30ml is about two tablespoons which is perfect for pastes, stocks and broths, it’s great for pestos and fresh herbs in oil and just perfect for parsley, garlic and butter which I freeze together and use a cube at a time for garlic bread on the go.

Qubies, the brainchild of an Aussie mum frustrated with the whole chop/smash/freeze process of introducing baby to food, are an innovative and simple to use twist on the ice cube trays we all know and love. Designed originally for breast milk or baby food, they translate perfectly to use in the kitchen.

Qubies are, of course, fantastic for freezing pureed fruits and vegetables. Dexter is a fair bit past eating purees but I do like to keep a mixed veggie puree in the freezer so even when I’m being super lazy and serving tinned spaghetti I can feel better about it by quickly and easily hiding a cube in the sauce. I’m a huge fan of Qubies, we have three trays in our kitchen and I’m always finding new ways to use them. They can even be used in the fridge to make jelly cubes, they’re that versatile.

Free from BPA, Phthalate and PVC Qubies are so easy to use, the dividers are moulded onto the silicon lid which means you simply fill the base to the line and the cubes are created when you pop the lid on – no mess, no fuss. The silicon lid seals tight and Qubies can be stacked or even stored on their side without leaking all over your freezer.

Thanks to the team at Qubies I have two Food Trays to give away, for your chance to win simply leave a comment here to tell me what you would freeze (or set) into Qubies.

This giveaway ended on 5th October 2012.

{ 118 comments }

1 Liz Padlan September 4, 2012 at 8:48 pm: I’d really love to win as my baby girl is 5.5 months and we are just about to go down the path of “first solids” & these would be perfect to help that journey along!
2 Valerie September 4, 2012 at 8:59 pm: Like Beyond the Bump on Facebook
I love making food for my 6 months old baby. This Qubies is very convenient and easy to use.
Next time, I can pick up some herbs from my garden to make some paste too.
This Qubies is not only for my little one, also for my family. Great invention!
3 Christina Keeble September 4, 2012 at 9:25 pm: I would use Qubies to freeze all the pureed first foods and as we progress, start creating yummy snacks like yogurt mixed with pureed mango frozen in Qubies! Yummy
4 Christina Keeble September 4, 2012 at 9:28 pm: FOllow beyond the bump on FB
5 Christina Keeble September 4, 2012 at 9:29 pm: LIked Qubies on FB
6 Donna Sullivan September 4, 2012 at 10:31 pm: I currently freeze tomato paste & lemon juice using normal ice cube trays. I will be starting to freeze fruit & vegies for my son soon (4months now) can’t wait!
7 Rachel K September 5, 2012 at 12:25 am: I use it to make wine cubes by pouring the leftover wine from dinner into the Qubies and freezing them. “Wine cubes” are perfect to use in making stock and other cooking.
8 Rachel K September 5, 2012 at 12:26 am: Shared on facebook – https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?src=bm&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beyondthebump.com.au%2F2012%2F09%2Fqubies%2F&t=Win%21+-+Qubies+Food+Tray&v=3
9 Rachel K September 5, 2012 at 12:27 am: Subscribed to our RSS feed, Email or bloglovin
10 Rachel K September 5, 2012 at 12:27 am: Liked Beyond the Bump on Facebook
11 Rachel K September 5, 2012 at 12:27 am: Liked Qubies on Facebook
12 Rachel K September 5, 2012 at 12:28 am: Following Beyond the Bump on Twitter
13 Rachel K September 5, 2012 at 12:28 am: Following Qubies on Twitter
14 Rachel K September 5, 2012 at 12:29 am: Love the Noah’s Ark Playset from Teddy Treasures
15 Kim tan September 5, 2012 at 8:43 am: I’ll freeze puréed fruit such as apple, pear, and banana.
16 Kim tan September 5, 2012 at 8:43 am: Liker Already of beyond the bump
17 Kim tan September 5, 2012 at 8:46 am: Liker of qubies on fb
18 Kim tan September 5, 2012 at 8:48 am: Follow beyond the bump on twitter
19 Kim tan September 5, 2012 at 8:50 am: Follower of qubies on fb
20 Dee September 5, 2012 at 7:06 pm: Freshly squeezed lemon juice. It’ll be easy to use when we need it, and make the most of our tree. No more waste!
21 AmberB September 5, 2012 at 10:03 pm: Pureed fruit and veges
22 AmberB September 5, 2012 at 10:03 pm: My favourite sponsor product is Bamboo Babies ‘Print Dress – Lotus Cherry Blossom’
23 http://cheaprbs.tumblr.com September 6, 2012 at 12:16 am: Hi, just wanted to say, I loved this post. It was helpful. Keep on posting!
24 Rhianon September 6, 2012 at 10:12 am: Oh, I have one of these! I have frozen breastmilk, buttermilk, left over stock and it currently has left over apricot nectar in it.
25 Leanne Renehan September 7, 2012 at 11:12 am: I follow beyond the bump on FB
26 Leanne Renehan September 7, 2012 at 11:12 am: I follow beyond the bump on twitter with @LeanneRenehan
27 Leanne Renehan September 7, 2012 at 11:14 am: I follow Qubies on Facebook
28 Leanne Renehan September 7, 2012 at 11:14 am: I follow Qubies on Twitter
29 Leanne Renehan September 7, 2012 at 11:17 am: Tweetered comment https://twitter.com/LeanneRenehan/status/243880389662355456
30 Leanne Renehan September 7, 2012 at 11:19 am: I love the Rose Quartz elastic beaded bracelet at Honeysnaps…my fav crystal.
31 Helen Sparrow September 7, 2012 at 1:23 pm: I freeze a lot of meals, lemon juice and herbs, i.e. basil to name one.
32 Lindy September 7, 2012 at 1:40 pm: I would like to be able to freeze mushed berries so that I could add them to my smoothies for a rush of super cold berry flavour
33 Lindy September 7, 2012 at 1:42 pm: have also done
Like Beyond the Bump on Facebook
Like Qubies on Facebook
Follow Beyond the Bump on Twitter
Follow Qubies on Twitter
34 jody jamieson September 12, 2012 at 8:52 pm: liked and shared to facebook and twitter subscribed and commented thank you guys so much for a chance at these comps

im due in march and this is fab will get one for baby love it
35 Jennifer September 13, 2012 at 12:20 am: Oh my goodness, I have to try using them for jelly!! Awesome!
36 Jennifer September 13, 2012 at 12:21 am: Honeysnaps – love the colours of the FACETED BLUE AGATE necklace.
37 Jennifer September 13, 2012 at 12:21 am: Bamboo Babies – the Baby Tee – Pink Butterfly on Pink is cute!
38 Jennifer September 13, 2012 at 12:22 am: Teddy Treasures – always so hard to pick just one, today I’m picking Triceratops Dinosaur Plush Toy because it’s cute.
39 Jennifer September 13, 2012 at 12:22 am: I subscribe via email.
40 Jennifer September 13, 2012 at 12:23 am: I like Beyond the Bump on facebook.
41 Jennifer September 13, 2012 at 12:24 am: I have liked Qubies on facebook.
42 Jennifer September 13, 2012 at 12:24 am: I follow Beyond the Bump on twitter.
43 Jennifer September 13, 2012 at 12:25 am: I have followed Qubies on twitter.
44 Jo September 13, 2012 at 9:21 pm: left over tomato paste after i’ve opened the tin so i don’t have any wasted
45 Jo September 13, 2012 at 9:22 pm: i subscribe via email
46 Jo September 13, 2012 at 9:22 pm: I Like Beyond the Bump on Facebook
47 Jo September 13, 2012 at 9:23 pm: I Like Qubies on Facebook
48 Jo September 13, 2012 at 9:23 pm: I Follow Beyond the Bump on Twitter
49 Jo September 13, 2012 at 9:24 pm: I Follow Qubies on Twitter
50 Jo September 13, 2012 at 9:24 pm: I shared on facebook
51 Jo September 13, 2012 at 9:25 pm: I just tweeted, https://twitter.com/jojoburkey/status/246207875767222273
52 Louise D September 15, 2012 at 10:41 pm: Following Beyond the Bump on Twitter
53 tanya clarke September 16, 2012 at 10:17 am: My son is nearly six months old, so we’ve started on solids. I’d freeze all sorts of vegetable and fruit purees.
54 tanya clarke September 16, 2012 at 10:19 am: Liked beyond the bump on facebook
55 tanya clarke September 16, 2012 at 10:20 am: Liked qubies on facebook
56 tanya clarke September 16, 2012 at 10:21 am: following beyond the bump on twitter
57 tanya clarke September 16, 2012 at 10:22 am: Subscribed to email
58 tanya clarke September 16, 2012 at 10:26 am: following qubies on twitter
59 tanya clarke September 16, 2012 at 10:32 am: Shared on facebook and twitter
60 Rebecca Bird September 22, 2012 at 12:51 am: I would love to freeze fresh apple, mango and passion fruit puree. Then I could pop it in the mesh feeder and my baby could enjoy a cool, refreshing icy pole with her brother and sister when the weather warms up!
61 Rebecca Bird September 22, 2012 at 12:52 am: Subscribed to Beyond the Bump Email
62 Rebecca Bird September 22, 2012 at 12:53 am: Like Beyond the Bump on Facebook
63 Rebecca Bird September 22, 2012 at 12:54 am: Like Qubies on Facebook
64 Rebecca Bird September 22, 2012 at 12:54 am: Follow Beyond the Bump on Twitter
65 Rebecca Bird September 22, 2012 at 12:54 am: Follow Qubies on Twitter
66 Jessie Hay September 28, 2012 at 8:18 pm: I would freeze left over apple sauce and pizza sauce
67 Jessie Hay September 28, 2012 at 8:20 pm: At Honeysnaps my favourite is the White And Black Pearl Long Necklace
68 Jessie Hay September 28, 2012 at 8:22 pm: At Teddy Treasures I just love the Noah’s Ark Playset
69 Jessie Hay September 28, 2012 at 8:23 pm: At Bamboo Babies my favourite is the Twirl Dress – Lilac
70 Jessie Hay September 28, 2012 at 8:24 pm: I subscribe to RSS feed
71 Jessie Hay September 28, 2012 at 8:25 pm: I subscribe to emails
72 Jessie Hay September 28, 2012 at 8:25 pm: I follow via Bloglovin
73 Jessie Hay September 28, 2012 at 8:25 pm: I like Beyond the Bump on Facebook
74 Jessie Hay September 28, 2012 at 8:26 pm: I like Qubies on Facebook
75 Jessie Hay September 28, 2012 at 8:26 pm: I follow Beyond the Bump on Twitter
76 Jessie Hay September 28, 2012 at 8:27 pm: I now follow Qubies on Twitter as well @makeupurmind11
77 Jessie Hay September 28, 2012 at 8:28 pm: I shared on Facebook
78 Jessie Hay September 28, 2012 at 8:31 pm: I just tweeted as well @makeupurmind11
79 Kelly Walter September 29, 2012 at 8:11 am: Liked Beyond the Bump on Facebook Qubies on Facebook, would tweet but i dont have twitter, dont understand it lol. ) Goodluck to everyone x
80 Jessie Hay September 29, 2012 at 8:23 am: Shared on Facebook again today!
81 Jessie Hay September 29, 2012 at 8:31 am: I have tweeted again today as well, the tweet button isn’t working for me so I have copied yesterdays tweet- here is the link https://twitter.com/makeupurmind11/status/251811151338418177
82 Jessie Hay September 30, 2012 at 9:00 am: I have tweeted today https://twitter.com/makeupurmind11/status/252180928573603840
83 Jessie Hay September 30, 2012 at 9:02 am: Shared on Facebook today as well http://www.facebook.com/jessiehayy/posts/380599562010368
84 Jessie Hay October 1, 2012 at 8:58 am: I tweeted again today https://twitter.com/makeupurmind11/status/252542766054244352
85 Jessie Hay October 1, 2012 at 8:59 am: I shared on Facebook, tagging Beyond the Bump as well
86 Jessie Hay October 2, 2012 at 8:24 am: My favourite at Fisherprice is the Laugh & Learn™ Learning Letters Mailbox- I know my baby would absolutely love this toy and it would be perfect for Christmas!
87 Jessie Hay October 2, 2012 at 8:26 am: I tweeted today https://twitter.com/makeupurmind11/status/252897034535837697
88 Jessie Hay October 2, 2012 at 8:27 am: I have shared on Facebook, tagging Beyond the Bump.
I hope you’re getting notifications for it- my fb doesn’t tell me when I get tagged!
89 Jessie Hay October 3, 2012 at 7:49 am: I tweeted https://twitter.com/makeupurmind11/status/253250341552914432
90 Jessie Hay October 3, 2012 at 7:51 am: I shared on Facebook, tagging Beyond the Bump
91 Jessie Hay October 4, 2012 at 8:08 am: I tweeted https://twitter.com/makeupurmind11/status/253617463005155328
92 Jessie Hay October 4, 2012 at 8:11 am: I shared on Facebook and tagged Beyond the Bump
93 Dannielle H October 4, 2012 at 8:41 am: I would freeze my babies food.. Beats the old ice cube trays!
94 Dannielle H October 4, 2012 at 8:42 am: subscribed via email
95 Dannielle H October 4, 2012 at 8:42 am: Liked Beyond the Bump on FB
96 Dannielle H October 4, 2012 at 8:43 am: Liked Qubies on FB
97 Dannielle H October 4, 2012 at 8:43 am: Follow Beyond the Bump on Twitter @danni182
98 Dannielle H October 4, 2012 at 8:44 am: Follow Qubies on Twitter @danni182
99 Emily Brown October 4, 2012 at 2:38 pm: i would love to win an ice tray for my daughter, shes teething at the moment and flavoured ice cubes help so much!
100 Emily Brown October 4, 2012 at 2:38 pm: subscribed to email
101 Emily Brown October 4, 2012 at 2:39 pm: liked beyond the bump on facebook
102 Emily Brown October 4, 2012 at 2:41 pm: liked qubies on facebook
103 Emily Brown October 4, 2012 at 2:41 pm: followed beyond the bump on twitter
104 Emily Brown October 4, 2012 at 2:42 pm: followed qubies on twitter
105 Emily Brown October 4, 2012 at 2:43 pm: tagged in facebook post
106 Emily Brown October 4, 2012 at 2:44 pm: tweeted – https://twitter.com/ebrown1804/status/253717166157877250
107 Renee Ballantyne October 5, 2012 at 8:05 am: As summer is coming I would create icy poles with fresh fruits frozen in them, yummy and healthy and so many combinations of fruits and juices can be used.
108 Jessie Hay October 5, 2012 at 9:15 am: I tweeted https://twitter.com/makeupurmind11/status/253996575527931905
109 Jessie Hay October 5, 2012 at 9:16 am: I have shared on Facebook and tagged Beyond The Bump!
110 Erin October 5, 2012 at 10:29 am: What a wonderful invention!!! I would freeze some fresh apple and raspberry puree or some sago and coconut milk mini puddings.
111 Erin October 5, 2012 at 10:29 am: Like Qubies on Facebook
112 Erin October 5, 2012 at 10:29 am: Liked BTB on Facebook too
113 Erin October 5, 2012 at 10:30 am: And like BTB on Twitter

Happy Friday x
114 Mara October 5, 2012 at 10:45 am: Yogurt with some fruit will make quick and easy summery snack
115 Mara October 5, 2012 at 10:46 am: Liked Beyond the Bump and Quebies
116 Catrina Murray October 5, 2012 at 11:21 am: Freezing fresh herbs to always have some on hand
117 Catrina Murray October 5, 2012 at 11:39 am: Subscribed to your RSS feed, Email or bloglovin
Liked Beyond the Bump on Facebook
Liked Qubies on Facebook
Following Beyond the Bump on Twitter
Following Qubies on Twitter
@gocatgo1
118 Sarahjane Noble October 5, 2012 at 4:29 pm: Frozen pureed veges for the bub when things get busy and so what he is eats is still healthy. Liked fb too.