Lunch box/bag help
brightm
9 years ago
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Zoladub Dub
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Comments (1)More then likely that "topsoil" is mostly the mineral potion of soil than it would be the organic matter portion. Maybe that might be about 5 percent organic matter. The only way to know is to test it. This may be of some help. 1) Soil test for organic matter. From that soil sample put enough of the rest to make a 4 inch level in a clear 1 quart jar, with a tight fitting lid. Fill that jar with water and replace the lid, tightly. Shake the jar vigorously and then let it stand for 24 hours. Your soil will settle out according to soil particle size and weight. For example, a good loam will have about 1-3/4 inch (about 45%) of sand on the bottom. about 1 inch (about 25%) of silt next, about 1 inch (25%) of clay above that, and about 1/4 inch (about 5%) of organic matter on the top....See MoreJapanese Bento Boxed Lunches
Comments (23)LOL Jim! I've been studying and working up a storm, but took a break to check the forum and I'm glad I did. Our kids should hang out, they all sound pretty hip. I got my kids Laptop Lunches at the beginning of the school year, and yes, I could easily have recreated the idea of the bento using the Ikea plastic storage contains that I already have, but there is something to having a pretty lunch. I believe that my kids eat healthier things because I make them look interesting and don't just toss them in a baggie. My kids are a little adventurous when it comes to food, but really, they prefer fluffy white bread, pringles chips or doritos and cookies filled with hydrogenated oil. I can't really blame them, they do taste good and all the other kids have them! Since they are not natural gourmets, I get them involved as much as I can in making their lunches and in my (somewhat pathetic) garden. My older son helps me make sushi (we use smoked salmon) rolls for his lunch, and my younger son uses cookie cutters to cut his sandwich into interesting shapes. He's so fascinated with the shape, he doesn't even notice that it's on brown bread instead of white. The boxes are small enough that I pack appropriate amounts of food - they each might get half of a 3 bread stacked sandwich (that's what fits), 1/2 cup of fresh veggies (red peppers or carrots are their fave), some fresh fruit, and a small dessert. AM PS I'm now an even bigger fan of Laptop Lunches because they contacted me and asked if they could use one of my blog photos for their new book....See MoreCould you help me plan a lunch, please?
Comments (19)I think I'd do little sandwiches on dollar rolls. You could do an assortment - turkey, ham, tuna. I know how small kids can be very picky about what they eat. Carrots and dip as a healthier alternative to chips. I'd like to try the fruit salsa dip and cinnamon chips recipe in the link below - it's the number 1 appetizer recipe on that website. Have fun! I'll be joining the gals having the Margaritas! lol Here is a link that might be useful: Fruit Salsa...See MoreHearty Bagged Lunch Ideas - no refrigeration
Comments (14)I know I'm strange, but when doing manual labor in hot weather the last thing I want for lunch is hot chili, soup or the like! LOL What's popular around here are the small coolers, little six pack size, to use as a lunch box. Freeze water bottles to keep things chilled or get blue ice packs. I always liked meatloaf, turkey, roast beef, chicken sandwiches, with or without cheese, on a nice coarse dark wheat bread. Cold chicken works great too, or turkey or ham chunks. Pasta salads, other salads that can handle some time, green salad, coleslaw and the like. A meat-laden chef's salad with lots of cheese can be very good too. Meatball sandwich and a container of marinara to pour on it would be good although meatloaf might be easier to make and eat both. Without knowing more about the person it's tough to suggest things. Some like the foo-foo type spread it on a cracker things. I never did. That's a snack, when I want lunch, I want something to sink my teeth into. I even like cold hamburger patties with or without bread/bun. I second the cold/room temp pizza. I like the macaroni/beef hotdish cold too. One thing, if a sandwich is going to have tomato, lettuce and stuff on it, I'd sometimes put that and condiments separate especially if using a soft white bread. If bread gets too wet, it gets gross like paste. I tend to use Ranch dressing on a sandwich rather than mayo or the dreaded "MW". A small bottle transports well and add it when you're ready to eat is my preference. Either fresh fruit or the little containers of applesauce, diced fruit or the like are often welcome. I even like *good* quality hot dogs/sausage to eat as a beef stick. Cheaper than the beef sticks out there and often better. Around here is a brand called Ambassador and their old fashioned, coarse ground dogs are great hot or cold. Salami, cheese, crackers or variations....See MoreZoladub Dub
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