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Posted on Aug 24, 2007 in Tips | 7 comments

Links: Bento on the cheap

One benefit of packing lunch is the money you can save by not eating out. Even US$6 a day can really add up over time — $1,560 per year! I don’t know about...

Posted on Aug 22, 2007 in Bento, Dumplings or Buns, Eggs, For Kids, Lactose Free, Meat, Rice, Tips | 15 comments

Tips for packing smelly food, and bibimbap lunches

Ever pack a tuna salad sandwich for lunch, then feel embarrassed when the smell wafts through the room as you unwrap it? I don’t want food odor to keep me from...

Posted on Aug 17, 2007 in Bento, Curry, Food Jar, For Kids, Gluten Free, Lactose Free, Pasta or Noodles, Potatoes, Poultry, Thermal Lunch Jar, Tips | 6 comments

Strawberry tree fruit & curry lunches

I packed number of unusual fruits and vegetables in our meals today, the most interesting of which is the striking red fruit of the strawberry tree (“arbutus...

Posted on Aug 6, 2007 in Parent Hacks, Tips | 24 comments

Box lunches: Hot or cold?

A question I’m often asked is if we eat our box lunches hot, cold, or at room temperature. I mean, I often pack fruit next to savory foods that could heat up...

Posted on Jul 31, 2007 in Freezing, Parent Hacks, Tips, Vegetarian | 31 comments

Tip: Edible ice packs

Packing lunches in such a way that the food stays fresh and safe is important for all of us, but the feeling of responsibility is especially strong when you’re...

Posted on Jul 31, 2007 in Freezing, Pasta or Noodles, Tips, Tutorial or How-to | 9 comments

Tip: Freezing spaghetti cups in Tupperware

Having a stash of individually portioned lunch staples in the freezer can rescue you on busy mornings when you don’t have leftovers to pack. When you have time to...

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