A couple of days ago, I linked to a post over at Culinate that offered tips on packing school lunches. Here's another helpful resource if you find yourself stumped by what to pack for lunch. The Ultimate Lunchbox Book collects the best entries to the Pack a Lively Lunchbox Contest. Compiled by Honey and Larry Zisman, the recipes in this book aren't just for kids, they also include sandwiches, soups and salads that adults will enjoy as well, because we all know that a good way to keep on top of your health and save a few pennies in the process is to bring your lunch with you to work.
In addition to recipes, this book contains tips on how to pack your lunch so that it is as fresh and appealing when you open it at lunch time as when you packed it (either that morning or the night before). The authors also remind the readers in their introduction that lunch time is so much more than a time to eat. It's a time to have a break from work or school, a chance to move around a bit (or play in the school yard) and an opportunity to socialize.
Now if you'll excuse me, I think I need to make the Cheddar Apple Sandwich on page 39. Yum!
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