tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post4269487335669702860..comments2024-02-13T15:17:57.466-05:00Comments on Beth Fish Reads: Weekend Cooking: A Week of Packed LunchesBeth Fhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-85870846210474411402015-09-22T12:10:20.626-04:002015-09-22T12:10:20.626-04:00Great job! I used Pinterest to plan my daughter...Great job! I used Pinterest to plan my daughter's meals for a short time, but she's such a picky eater, I got frustrated and gave up. She makes her own meals now, and guess what? Uses Pinterest for inspiration. Ha!Chrisbookaramahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11972547663609480210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-58090828309676208562015-09-21T15:46:51.507-04:002015-09-21T15:46:51.507-04:00Well I'm impressed. I use a bento box for E...Well I'm impressed. I use a bento box for E's lunches and I always feel uninspired. Michelle (my books. my life.)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06328587128695633737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-89239057120092238742015-09-21T13:57:44.232-04:002015-09-21T13:57:44.232-04:00I love this!! And am so impressed by your meals--I...I love this!! And am so impressed by your meals--I think they're creative even if you don't think they're as inspired. My poor girls basically get the same thing every day...but on the other hand I know they'll eat it. I'd love to make quesadillas or something a little more creative, but I also don't like making the effort and it ending up in the trash. Hard to control when they're not under your roof! <br /><br />Love the container you use--I wonder if their smaller version might work for us. And I laughed about the comment on no treat. The small things REALLY do matter. LOL! Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-25158668182486200852015-09-20T23:24:26.163-04:002015-09-20T23:24:26.163-04:00What a fantastic post! I loved the shredded chicke...What a fantastic post! I loved the shredded chicken, cheese and crackers idea. I bring my lunch to work (usually yogurt, Baby Bell Cheese and a granola bar), but now you have inspired me to upgrade.(Diane) bookchickdihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16640913682123489734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-70132907716483823642015-09-19T16:47:04.018-04:002015-09-19T16:47:04.018-04:00Those lunches look delicious! I'm going to be ...Those lunches look delicious! I'm going to be renting coworking space starting next month, so I'll need to start packing myself some lunches, too. I love the variety in the ones you packed. Belle Wonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12112894169429729531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-50821159446747858102015-09-19T15:48:28.670-04:002015-09-19T15:48:28.670-04:00Those are beautiful! I really want some dark choco...Those are beautiful! I really want some dark chocolate now. My husband often packs lunches for me and they're very nice, but I'll have to tell him to keep on steering clear of Pinterest so he doesn't develop feelings of inadequacy! I love salads for lunch, but never bother to make them for myself.Laurie Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177559207735782406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-69050165405862364482015-09-19T13:35:24.719-04:002015-09-19T13:35:24.719-04:00These look delicious. I am fortunate as most days...These look delicious. I am fortunate as most days I can be home at lunch-however new ideas are always welcome when I cannot think of something.Esmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01558695355351437784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-36992681197151099912015-09-19T13:23:12.503-04:002015-09-19T13:23:12.503-04:00I just love this!! What a great blog that woman ha...I just love this!! What a great blog that woman has, and what a good thing she is doing! And you did terrific! I love the separate compartments that lunch boxes have now. I'm not on Pinterest, but am giving myself a personal challenge of making more meals out of my recipe boxes. Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-73987330970831104182015-09-19T12:24:11.534-04:002015-09-19T12:24:11.534-04:00Those Planet Boxes look very much like the prepare...Those Planet Boxes look very much like the prepared Japanese bentos, which we see everywhere here, and I'll bet if I looked they have some nice ones for personal packing. I rarely pack a lunch since growing up and packing for my brothers and sisters (as the eldest) - 5 or 6 in a row, whipping up bologna, cheese or P&J. Ha, it's put me off since. Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04373419551112159105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-85647448359064178802015-09-19T12:11:00.288-04:002015-09-19T12:11:00.288-04:00A while back I read a book called Beating the Lunc...A while back I read a book called Beating the Lunchbox Blues which had a lot of good tips and recipes in it. I don't seem to have blogged about it though. I also still eat a peanut-butter sandwich, a yogurt, and fruit for lunch everyday so it didn't get me out of my lunch groove/rut. Mary R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12468537883595941188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-28536965926224901282015-09-19T10:57:42.438-04:002015-09-19T10:57:42.438-04:00Wish my packed lunches looked a little more like y...Wish my packed lunches looked a little more like your packed lunches. Maybe then I'd still want to eat them when I got to work instead of casting them aside for "more fun" food from the cafeteria. Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07751131767729086158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-87413854701063293752015-09-19T10:19:19.327-04:002015-09-19T10:19:19.327-04:00I love this post and would gladly eat any of those...I love this post and would gladly eat any of those lunches! I bet Mr. BFR wants you to pin something like that again. :)bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-86591810201412986432015-09-19T10:14:56.867-04:002015-09-19T10:14:56.867-04:00These look like great lunches for me at home. Wan...These look like great lunches for me at home. Want to pack my lunch? Actually, they look a lot like what I eat at home when I'm by myself. A little of this. A little of that. Love the idea of making your own trail mix. I'm going to try that. My husband doesnt' really like leftovers, but he bought a little fridge for his office. He eats lunch at work usually 2 or sometimes as many as 4 times a week. I buy him nut butters, rice cakes, carrots, spreadable fruit, cheese sticks, yogurt, and drinks. He puts things in his little fridge and has them ready anytime he wishes. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-57277859846255447922015-09-19T09:17:34.928-04:002015-09-19T09:17:34.928-04:00As much as I love to cook, packing lunches was alw...As much as I love to cook, packing lunches was always a chore. You've managed to come up with meals that are both visually appealing and healthful. Well done!!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-16477442846228819462015-09-19T08:58:41.528-04:002015-09-19T08:58:41.528-04:00I had to make 3 lunches everyday but I wasn't ...I had to make 3 lunches everyday but I wasn't as creative as you. Those lunches are impressive!! I usually gave them a sandwich, chips, fruit, and snack. Everyone wasn't as health conscious as they are now. <br /><br />I'm not a fan of plastic either. I love those Rover boxes, but think they're a bit pricey.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16974471357928655315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-70951428106142774452015-09-19T08:39:53.285-04:002015-09-19T08:39:53.285-04:00Well I agree with you, the woman with two sets of ...Well I agree with you, the woman with two sets of twins deserves a sainthood medal or something - wow! I pack lunch just about every single day. We rarely eat out (except lunch on weekends) but I am fortunate enough to have access to a microwave at work.<br /><br />You always eat a healthier if you make your chow! Nuts, cheese and fruit are always a great filler in the lunchboxes. I like string cheese sticks and occasionally a pudding. Thanks for the tips on containers. Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11261086731187286052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-29048494129665646262015-09-19T08:13:33.657-04:002015-09-19T08:13:33.657-04:00I can't imagine 4 lunches every day! I make l...I can't imagine 4 lunches every day! I make lunch everyday for my littlest but he likes the same thing every day. I tried to get creative once and he just wanted his cheese sandwich back. My husband does take leftovers most days but he has consistent access to a microwave so that makes things much easier. Great job and I love your containers!Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-29844289960988008222015-09-19T08:00:01.105-04:002015-09-19T08:00:01.105-04:00I'm so impressed! You can pack my lunch anytim...I'm so impressed! You can pack my lunch anytime. :)<br /><br />I agree that it's hard not to rely on lunch meat and cheeses. What would Mr. BFR think of tofu salads? I wonder what moms do with kids who have lots of food allergies -- no wheat, no dairy, no nuts? jamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859083373087448194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-48851339222387977352015-09-19T07:39:39.676-04:002015-09-19T07:39:39.676-04:00Wow! I think you did a great job! My children are ...Wow! I think you did a great job! My children are still in preschool, so only one lunch per week for lunch bunch, but I dread having to pack lunch every single day!! And to try to do it creatively!<br /><br />Right now, I usually pack the same thing since it's only once a week and it's different from what he eats at home. A turkey & cheese sandwich, some fruit, and some carrot sticks. Their school is nut free, so no trail mix or PB&J!Sarah (Sarah's Book Shelves)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04114051128835057362noreply@blogger.com