School Lunch

Photo by Rachel Joy Barehl
As noted by Bridget and Sally, a stainless steel or plastic bento box is a great option for transporting food to school or the park. With their individual compartments, the boxes ensure that food does not intermix. Some boxes also have separate lids for their interior units to ensure that a runny addition like applesauce or yogurt stays put. Some ideas for a bento box lunch include: Quiche Lorraine (see recipe at left), yogurt, washed and cut fruit or berries and granola for the brunch or breakfast fan in your family. Or, try a box with Swiss chard and basil pesto pasta (see recipe at left), washed and cut vegetables with hummus, a hard-boiled egg and applesauce.