Lunch box

 Recently, my niece Tammy began a new job, and asked for lunch ideas.

Lunch bag and utensil roll

I love my 3 teir stainless steel tiffen - and often think a two teir unit would be handy! The top 'stand alone' is great for restaurant left overs, and helps with principle 3 from yesterday's post, eat till 80% full. 

I usually have salad in one layer, and am a big fan of rice/ quinoa and lentils or other beans! Nori rolls and other bento box items are great. 

Tiffen and utensils 

A couple of sourdough pancake/ leaf fritters are good as well.  I usually make batches of food that will last several days, and bring some of what I have on hand. A baked potato or yam is yummy. 

I've been sprouting the last couple of years, so salads usually include greens from the Farmers Market, sprouts, summer veggies (or in fall /winter, cooked) chopped olives, fermented veggies, ... add what you love!!

I have a larger cooler bag that holds all 3 tiers, with a pocket for an ice pack, but recently made this bento bag for holding just the top tier! (I lined mine with a second fabric rectangle) I made the napkin roll with pockets for my wooden utensils several years ago, it fits in the bag, under the tiffen! (I made one as a teen - Thanks, 4-H sewing!!)

One of Tammy's friends suggested keeping a small Crockpot at her office, to heat up items. One tier of my tiffen would easily fit in my simmer Crockpot.

What's your favorite packed lunch?

Comments

  1. Kate McDonald at Becca Katz PrintablesOctober 3, 2023 at 8:15 AM

    When I need to bring lunch, I just bring a chunk of Swiss cheese in a plastic bag. It warms up by lunch time to a good eating temperature.

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  2. Dr.Amrita BasuOctober 3, 2023 at 10:12 AM

    My favorite lunch is a chicken salad with plenty of lemon and greens.

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  3. Jeanine ByersOctober 3, 2023 at 4:55 PM

    Those sound so healthy! I used to make tuna or ham sandwiches for lunch on days I didn't go out to eat. Sweet potatoes sound like a good idea, too.

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    1. NadyaOctober 4, 2023 at 7:32 AM

      As a kid, I usually had sandwiches in my lunchbox, plus a homemade cookie! After we went gluten free in '09, I rarely pack something with bread - yesterday I put half a small squash with mushrooms, a potato and Octoberfest sausage in the air fryer - mmm!!
      And yes, sweet potatoes would be great!

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