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The Bug started pre-school this year, so I am packing lunches for the first time. I actually packed my lunch for most of junior high and high school, as well as for work, since I was never a fan of cafeteria food. Well, except in college. And no, I am not showing you the photos of the consequences of that. But, this is the first time I am packing lunch for my own child. I like to try to keep giving him the same variety as I would give him at home, when most days I repurpose leftovers into something different. The one challenge I have is that the pre-school he goes to is actually housed in a Jewish Temple, so one of the mandates is that all meals consumed on the premises adhere to Kosher rules (laws? Sorry if my terminology is bad. I am not Jewish.). Since kosher meals cannot have meat or dairy together, for simplicity, rather than worrying about if one kid’s meal conflicts with another kid’s, the rule is that all meals must be meatless. This is a challenge since we are decidedly NOT vegetarian. But I am totally in favor of some meals being vegetarian, so I actually love this. Luckily, we do not have to be nut-free, though I do try to minimize sending in nut-based items, simply for safety. So this has led to me getting quite creative.
Since packing lunches is something that many of us parents have to do, I thought I would start sharing with you what I pack for The Bug. I’ll give you links and recipes when they are available, and let you know what went over well, and what he was not a fan of. I’d love for you to share ideas, photos, and links in the comments, on Facebook, or Twitter every Wednesday. I think we could all help each other give our kids a variety of nutritious lunches! I know I am always looking for new items to pack. Plus, it is fun to be a little bit of a voyeur, right?! I will tell you, the photos aren’t up to the same quality as my recipe photos – I just take a quick shot with my iPhone while I am assembling lunch.
So here goes:
Wednesday 11/14
What I Sent: Leftover mashed potatoes, scrambled with some eggs, cheese, and leftover broccoli, ketchup, sliced grapes
What Came Home: A little of the potatoes
Friday 11/16
What I Sent: Homemade mini-muffins, yogurt with pumpkin, honey, & cinnamon, freeze-dried banana chips
What Came Home: Nothing
Monday 11/19 – SICK
Wednesday 11/21 – No lunch at school
Monday 11/26
What I Sent: Rice cake with cranberry cream cheese, steamed carrots, half of a pumpkin custard
What Came Home: Not a bite
Share your ideas, recipes, links, or photos here, or on Facebook or Twitter. I know lots of mamas (and dads, too) who would love some lunchbox inspiration!!
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What a fun lunchbox! I loved the days when my kids were in preschool… now my boys lunches are much larger!
I try to keep it fun and interesting. I figure I better start early getting The Bug used to being the kid with the “weird” lunch. I am afraid of the day I have two teenage boys! He eats so much already!