In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Stephanie and Kelly researched school lunch ideas for all ages as well as tools and products that can save you time or make lunch packing easier. We also outline how planning can set you up for success. So if you find packing a lunch to be challenging, this episode is for you!
In this episode, we talk about:
- How this is a judgment free zone: the lunch you pack can be basic or fancy, both are ok and neither is a reflection on you as a parent
- Our “first day of school” traditions
- Kids packing their own snacks
- How planning might not be fun, but your future self will thank you
- Figuring out what do you want to make, what will your kid eat and what will hold in the lunchbox
- Tools and products that will help you: bento boxes, sandwich press, grape cutter, handheld food slicer
- Lunch ideas for all ages
Resources & Links
Recipe Ideas
https://www.momables.com/
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/985231164591608/sent/?invite_code=8243085908c342f9921f2620a9ae9a90&sender=72831856382313263&sfo=1
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/563018699851113/sent/?invite_code=ae34e1c91c8044e99845bfa64d770870&sender=72831856382313263&sfo=1
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/844493676648820/sent/?invite_code=eaedb9af99094b908577d9dbae022efb&sender=72831856382313263&sfo=1
Products
Sandwich Cutter
https://a.co/d/0gclrDBe
Grape Cutter
https://a.co/d/0dSOH4E3
Fruit Slicer Cup
https://a.co/d/00vHUHNI
Variety of Cutting Tools
https://www.pamperedchef.com/shop/Kitchen+Tools/Specialty+Cutting+Tools/
Previous Episode
Egg Slicer Review at the 1:08 mark
https://everyday-cooks-recipe.captivate.fm/episode/gadget-review-tool-time-tuesday-episode-1
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Disclaimer
Everyday Cooks Recipe Club is a podcast for home cooks who love exploring new recipes and sharing the experience. We feature recipes from talented chefs, cookbook authors, and food creators, always giving full credit to the original source. We do not claim ownership of these recipes, and we encourage listeners to support the chefs by purchasing their cookbooks or visiting their websites or social channels. For copyright reasons, we do not share full recipes in our show notes. Instead, we talk about our own cooking experiences, tips, and takeaways.
Credit
Original Music by Matthew J. Smith
Recipe Testers are Matt, Ryan, Matt and Cameron
