school lunches

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Tanya,

I like to give my kids these, and they love them!

 

Apple slices with peanut butter between them, like a sandwich.

 

Banana slices with the same, like a sandwich.

 

If you can find the Lactose free cheese, you can put a slice in between the

apple slices for a really good apple and cheese sandwich! VERY YUMMIE!

 

Crackers and applesauce in individual containers. Or make your own apple

sauce and send with crackers.

 

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> school lunches

>Mon, 03 Sep 2001 18:52:42 -0400

>

>Hello everyone!

>

>I was just wondering if anyone had any ideas of what to pack kids for

>lunch. I've been a vegetarian for six months now, but my family isn't.

>I wanted to ease my kids (6 and 3) into it. They are very picky eaters

>so I have a feeling they won't like the veggie lunch 'meats' that are

>available. I'm afraid they'll get sick of eating peanut butter and

>jelly all the time. Any suggestions?

>

>Thanks,

>Tanya

>

>

 

 

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The pics didn't come through. But, did you guys know

that the cafeteria lunch has 60% of the calories for

the day? That's why kids are so fat. That is just

one meal...It would be hard to keep snacks, breakfast

and supper w/in the 40% remaining calorie mark.

My husband had cafeteria duty (he's an eighth grade

teacher) last Friday and was stunned to find

maccaroni, rice and bread all on one plate. They were

served three starches. He's pretty disgusted by the

government issued lunch programs.

Warmly,

Allison

 

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Yeah, this group does not accept attachments, however, I hope

sleepingtao

will put them in our photo section *hint hint*.... with a warning

label of course!

*lol*

 

My eldest is in the 7th grade and she has been so grossed out by what

gets

served as food in her school. They even get take-out pizza from Papa

Johns

(and this is considered the one good day of lunch during the week).

She and I

have been working on menus and ideas for her to pack each week. We

started

out a bit too ambitious but realistically we see we can manage to

commit to

packing her lunch 3 days a week. Hopefully once this becomes a habit

we will

do it more.

 

A small victory today. My son announced to me that he couldn't eat

the

spaghetti and meatballs at school today b/c he felt the meatballs

were gross

tasting. Now keep in mind he eats meat and refuses to go veg. I asked

him

why he thought it was so gross and he said he just likes the

vegetarian

version I make at home way better.

 

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allyanne2001> wrote:

> The pics didn't come through. But, did you guys know

> that the cafeteria lunch has 60% of the calories for

> the day? That's why kids are so fat. That is just

> one meal...It would be hard to keep snacks, breakfast

> and supper w/in the 40% remaining calorie mark.

> My husband had cafeteria duty (he's an eighth grade

> teacher) last Friday and was stunned to find

> maccaroni, rice and bread all on one plate. They were

> served three starches. He's pretty disgusted by the

> government issued lunch programs.

> Warmly,

> Allison

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Yeah! Way to go, Mom!

Warmly,

Allison

 

A small victory today. My son announced to me that

> he couldn't eat

> the

> spaghetti and meatballs at school today b/c he felt

> the meatballs

> were gross

> tasting. Now keep in mind he eats meat and refuses

> to go veg. I asked

> him

> why he thought it was so gross and he said he just

> likes the

> vegetarian

> version I make at home way better.

>

 

 

 

 

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In a message dated 1/12/2007 10:44:43 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,

whovilleabc writes:

 

Anyway. I did look at the vegan lunchbox website, but that is more soy

than I want to do every day (he drinks a lot of soy milk and has other

soy sources). I am just looking for some variety. He is a big eater

(high energy, high metabolism).

 

 

Cindy,

I am vegan and been sending my son's lunch for the past 5 yrs. We do a fair

amount of rotation with his diet. He has no allergies and I want to keep it

that way. I use lots of beans and grains. He loves garbanzos, pinto beans,

adzuki, white and black beans and all types of lentils. I use them in soups,

salads, and bean dips. I also sometimes give him the beans with a bit of

Bragg's

and he is happy. We do all kinds of wraps, burritos, and tacos in lunches as

well as nori wraps. I'd suggest you check out the book The China study if

you haven't seen it before. It gives great research about the protein myths.

He rarely drinks soy milk, so he does have tofu and tempeh and some soy

meats in lunches. Don't know if you have thought about rotating milks as well-

almond, rice, hazelnut etc.

Hope this helps.

Laura in MD

 

 

 

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Does he have access to a microwave, if you sent soups, homemade burrito's,

pasta, baked beans, instant oatmeal package, beans over rice with a little

cheese on top or left over veggie's for his lunch. A lot of veggies, especially

beans have protein in them.

Make a trail mix, that includes sunflower and pumpkin seeds and nuts.

 

 

http://www.vegsoc.org/info/protein.html#diet

 

Look at the wonderful charts at the bottom of this website.

http://www.vegparadise.com/protein.html

 

Judy

 

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whovilleabc

Friday, January 12, 2007 9:18 AM

School lunches

 

 

Hello.

More of a lurker here. I had a bit of a protein question. Ds7 is

starting school for the first time in a week (he's been homeschooled).

He is veg, not vegan, but we try to limit dairy.

 

I want him to have a good dose of protein at lunch (something with a

low glycemic index) since he is already high energy and going to have

to do more sitting than usual.

 

Here is where it get's complicated. He has a lot of soy in his diet

already, so I don't want all soy. There is a boy in his class with

severe peanut allergies, so I can't send him to school with peanut

butter. He does not like nuts. The boy with the peanut allergy also has

an egg allergy, but I may send some egg because it is not a

life-threatening allergy, especially if he is not eating it. The

peanuts he can't even have contact with, and my son would end up with

peanut butter on his face, and likely crumbs on his shirt, etc ...

 

Anyway. I did look at the vegan lunchbox website, but that is more soy

than I want to do every day (he drinks a lot of soy milk and has other

soy sources). I am just looking for some variety. He is a big eater

(high energy, high metabolism).

 

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Cindy

 

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My kids 5 and 8 are vegetarians (not vegan) and also NO EGSS either. I usually

put in there lunches soup or noodles in a thermos plus apple wedges and grapes,

also some other snack too like grahm crackers, or some other cracker or pop

corn. Sometimes I will make a grilled cheese sandwhich or soft taco's (made

with ground round), somtimes I make english muffin pizza and put that in there

lunch. It stays somewhat warm until then. They don't seem to care as long as

isn't ice cold. My 8 year old likes milk with his lunch but you can give him

soy milk if you want to limit the dairy. I hope this helps.

 

Denise

 

 

 

whovilleabc <whovilleabc

 

Friday, January 12, 2007 7:18:57 AM

School lunches

 

Hello.

More of a lurker here. I had a bit of a protein question. Ds7 is

starting school for the first time in a week (he's been homeschooled) .

He is veg, not vegan, but we try to limit dairy.

 

I want him to have a good dose of protein at lunch (something with a

low glycemic index) since he is already high energy and going to have

to do more sitting than usual.

 

Here is where it get's complicated. He has a lot of soy in his diet

already, so I don't want all soy. There is a boy in his class with

severe peanut allergies, so I can't send him to school with peanut

butter. He does not like nuts. The boy with the peanut allergy also has

an egg allergy, but I may send some egg because it is not a

life-threatening allergy, especially if he is not eating it. The

peanuts he can't even have contact with, and my son would end up with

peanut butter on his face, and likely crumbs on his shirt, etc ...

 

Anyway. I did look at the vegan lunchbox website, but that is more soy

than I want to do every day (he drinks a lot of soy milk and has other

soy sources). I am just looking for some variety. He is a big eater

(high energy, high metabolism).

 

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Cindy

 

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Hi Cindy,

One thing would be " hummus " or " tahini " on bread as a substitute for peanut

butter.

 

The other this is, you get something called " Besan " (which is a chick pea

flour) in all " Indian stores " .

 

I make a thin puree of this and make a small pancake and stuff it between bread

(like an omlette).

 

Here is the recipe (for all the spicy food lovers, you can use this one. For

those who don;t like spice, you can leave out and just mix salt and pepper with

the batter).

 

- Besan - 1 cup

- Water - to make the batter consistancy of beaten egg

- Onion - chopped fine

- Thai chilli or red crushed pepper - to taste

- cilantro/parsley - finely chopped (optional)

- salt

- i jazz it up with " chat masala " (again available in Indian store). This gives

the batter a bit of sour taste. Its hard to explain...you have to try it. - use

about 1 tbsp (or more if you like the taste first time)

 

- Take besan in a bowl and mis in water to make a batter (cosistancy of a beaten

egg).

- Beat the mixture well. This wont fluff up like egg does, but will make the

pancake soft when done.

- Mix all the other ingredients above

- Heat omlette pan

- spread oil so the batter does'nt stick

- spread batter

- wait till its golden brown

- flip till other side is slightly done

 

I make batches of 20 at a time and store in refrigerator. Try it between two

pieces of bread with ketchup.

 

 

 

whovilleabc <whovilleabc

 

Friday, January 12, 2007 9:18:57 AM

School lunches

 

Hello.

More of a lurker here. I had a bit of a protein question. Ds7 is

starting school for the first time in a week (he's been homeschooled) .

He is veg, not vegan, but we try to limit dairy.

 

I want him to have a good dose of protein at lunch (something with a

low glycemic index) since he is already high energy and going to have

to do more sitting than usual.

 

Here is where it get's complicated. He has a lot of soy in his diet

already, so I don't want all soy. There is a boy in his class with

severe peanut allergies, so I can't send him to school with peanut

butter. He does not like nuts. The boy with the peanut allergy also has

an egg allergy, but I may send some egg because it is not a

life-threatening allergy, especially if he is not eating it. The

peanuts he can't even have contact with, and my son would end up with

peanut butter on his face, and likely crumbs on his shirt, etc ...

 

Anyway. I did look at the vegan lunchbox website, but that is more soy

than I want to do every day (he drinks a lot of soy milk and has other

soy sources). I am just looking for some variety. He is a big eater

(high energy, high metabolism).

 

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Cindy

 

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Here are some general lunch thoughts. Does your son's class have a microwave?

I send my daughter with whole wheat penne, sauce and shredded mozarella.

Another favorite is a burrito (whole wheat tortilla, refried beans, cheese). We

do lots of wraps (whole wheat tortilla, houmus, shredded veggies). Yougurt with

fruit and granola. Veggie chili is also great. make your own nachos (baked

blue chips, beans, cheese, avocado chunks. Avocado, tomato and earth balance on

ww tortillas or whole grain bread.

 

whovilleabc <whovilleabc wrote: Hello.

More of a lurker here. I had a bit of a protein question. Ds7 is

starting school for the first time in a week (he's been homeschooled).

He is veg, not vegan, but we try to limit dairy.

 

I want him to have a good dose of protein at lunch (something with a

low glycemic index) since he is already high energy and going to have

to do more sitting than usual.

 

Here is where it get's complicated. He has a lot of soy in his diet

already, so I don't want all soy. There is a boy in his class with

severe peanut allergies, so I can't send him to school with peanut

butter. He does not like nuts. The boy with the peanut allergy also has

an egg allergy, but I may send some egg because it is not a

life-threatening allergy, especially if he is not eating it. The

peanuts he can't even have contact with, and my son would end up with

peanut butter on his face, and likely crumbs on his shirt, etc ...

 

Anyway. I did look at the vegan lunchbox website, but that is more soy

than I want to do every day (he drinks a lot of soy milk and has other

soy sources). I am just looking for some variety. He is a big eater

(high energy, high metabolism).

 

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Cindy

 

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get a small wide mouth thermos and your options go way up. You can

send soup (with beans in it), chili, reheated dinners from night

before like beans and rice or refried beans (with chips and salsa or

whatever he likes on the side). Seitan is a great protein source

and is good sliced, cold on a sandwich, or warmed up with gravy,

rice, etc. There is also soynut butter or other nutbutters as an

alternate to peanut butter. Yogurt (dairy or soy). Some sort of

cold quinoa salad (include garbanzo beans in it for extra protein)

if he can eat it at school without getting little quinoa grains all

over.

 

, whovilleabc <whovilleabc

wrote:

>

> Hello.

> More of a lurker here. I had a bit of a protein question. Ds7 is

> starting school for the first time in a week (he's been

homeschooled).

> He is veg, not vegan, but we try to limit dairy.

>

> I want him to have a good dose of protein at lunch (something with

a

> low glycemic index) since he is already high energy and going to

have

> to do more sitting than usual.

>

> Here is where it get's complicated. He has a lot of soy in his diet

> already, so I don't want all soy. There is a boy in his class with

> severe peanut allergies, so I can't send him to school with peanut

> butter. He does not like nuts. The boy with the peanut allergy

also has

> an egg allergy, but I may send some egg because it is not a

> life-threatening allergy, especially if he is not eating it. The

> peanuts he can't even have contact with, and my son would end up

with

> peanut butter on his face, and likely crumbs on his shirt, etc ...

>

> Anyway. I did look at the vegan lunchbox website, but that is more

soy

> than I want to do every day (he drinks a lot of soy milk and has

other

> soy sources). I am just looking for some variety. He is a big eater

> (high energy, high metabolism).

>

> Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

> Thanks.

> Cindy

>

>

>

>

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Quinoa is loaded with protein as well as a bunch of other great stuff,

it's a nutritional powerhouse. It makes a wonderful cold grain salad,

just add some chopped veggies and your favourite oil-and-vinegar

dressing (if you want to get fancy add some chopped fresh herbs and

chopped dried fruit too). Also great when you stuff all that into a pita

or roll in a wrap with spinach or lettuce, which makes it easier for

them to eat at school.

 

My husband packs a lunch every day too, and I try to be conscious of

that when making dinner so I have leftovers -- I put them straight into

lunch-sized containers when we're finished dinner, so they're all ready

to go.

Heather

 

whovilleabc wrote:

>

> Hello.

> More of a lurker here. I had a bit of a protein question. Ds7 is

> starting school for the first time in a week (he's been homeschooled).

> He is veg, not vegan, but we try to limit dairy.

>

> I want him to have a good dose of protein at lunch (something with a

> low glycemic index) since he is already high energy and going to have

> to do more sitting than usual.

>

> Here is where it get's complicated. He has a lot of soy in his diet

> already, so I don't want all soy. There is a boy in his class with

> severe peanut allergies, so I can't send him to school with peanut

> butter. He does not like nuts. The boy with the peanut allergy also has

> an egg allergy, but I may send some egg because it is not a

> life-threatening allergy, especially if he is not eating it. The

> peanuts he can't even have contact with, and my son would end up with

> peanut butter on his face, and likely crumbs on his shirt, etc ...

>

> Anyway. I did look at the vegan lunchbox website, but that is more soy

> than I want to do every day (he drinks a lot of soy milk and has other

> soy sources). I am just looking for some variety. He is a big eater

> (high energy, high metabolism).

>

> Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

> Thanks.

> Cindy

>

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[Guest guest]

Thanks for the great ideas! I checked out the protein charts, and

those will be a big help. I had forgotten about bean and cheese

burritos, he loves those. Hummus will also be good. He likes

that in moderation.

His class does not have a microwave, but he doesn't usually

mind his food at room temp. I am certainly looking for as many

ideas as possible, but thanks to all who replied already. This will

certainly get us started, and give me some ideas for when I go

shopping.

I knew I could count on this group for help.

Thanks again!

Cindy

[Guest guest]

My daughter's just a toddler, but she eats A LOT. When we're going to

be away from home (she comes to my office with me some mornings), I

always pack her a variety of good snacks. I find it easier to break

it down into several hefty snacks than one high protein meal. In your

case, your child would eat all his snacks together, whereas my

daughter grazes. Does that make sense? Instead of one thing with high

protein, everything has some protein. And lots of variety.

 

Angel

[Guest guest]

>. Also great when you stuff all that into a pita

>or roll in a wrap with spinach or lettuce, which makes it easier for

>them to eat at school.

 

Depending on the child (if they would eat them), sunflower seeds in a

salad could boost nutritional value

 

 

>

>My husband packs a lunch every day too, and I try to be conscious of

>that when making dinner so I have leftovers -- I put them straight into

>lunch-sized containers when we're finished dinner, so they're all ready

>to go.

Ditto. My hubby gets bummed when dinner's so good he ate all the

" leftovers " and has none for lunch.

[Guest guest]

Btw, recipes for small planet has wonderful ideas for vegetarian protein

recipes...i definitely recommend that book.

 

 

 

whovilleabc <whovilleabc

 

Friday, January 12, 2007 1:22:15 PM

Re: School lunches

 

Thanks for the great ideas! I checked out the protein charts, and

those will be a big help. I had forgotten about bean and cheese

burritos, he loves those. Hummus will also be good. He likes

that in moderation.

His class does not have a microwave, but he doesn't usually

mind his food at room temp. I am certainly looking for as many

ideas as possible, but thanks to all who replied already. This will

certainly get us started, and give me some ideas for when I go

shopping.

I knew I could count on this group for help.

Thanks again!

Cindy

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hi Cindy,

We also try to limit our kids' soy intake and they are vegan. Have you tried

any bean based things? Hummus sandwiches would be great if he'll eat them,

or tortillas wrapped with refried beans and whatever veggies he'd like, if

any. Or bean dips, with something (veggie if he will, or a carb if he won't)

to dip in it. Or curried chickpeas in a wrap. Sometimes I puree beans into

spaghetti sauce and make pasta into a higher protein meal.

 

Or falafel! My kids love that - you can get it as a dry mix from Fantastic

foods, or make from scratch.

 

Can he do other nutbutters like almond or cashew? My kids eat almondbutter

sandwiches regulary, and sometimes cashew butter, and we just refer to all

of them as " peanutbutter " - she's just used to it so my 5 year old hasn't

yet complained that her sandwiches have a variety of nutbutters on them.

 

The other thing you could do is use more beans/lentil soups etc at dinner

time, thus freeing up the soy to be used at lunch sometimes. For

convenience, it might be easy to pack soy yogurt, say, but then not have a

soy based dinner. We usually only have a tofu based dinner a couple times

per week, so then I don't mind if they have some soy at lunch or breakfast

on a couple other days.

Leena

 

 

 

 

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Friday, January 12, 2007 10:19 AM

 

School lunches

 

 

 

Hello.

More of a lurker here. I had a bit of a protein question. Ds7 is

starting school for the first time in a week (he's been homeschooled).

He is veg, not vegan, but we try to limit dairy.

 

I want him to have a good dose of protein at lunch (something with a

low glycemic index) since he is already high energy and going to have

to do more sitting than usual.

 

Here is where it get's complicated. He has a lot of soy in his diet

already, so I don't want all soy. There is a boy in his class with

severe peanut allergies, so I can't send him to school with peanut

butter. He does not like nuts. The boy with the peanut allergy also has

an egg allergy, but I may send some egg because it is not a

life-threatening allergy, especially if he is not eating it. The

peanuts he can't even have contact with, and my son would end up with

peanut butter on his face, and likely crumbs on his shirt, etc ...

 

Anyway. I did look at the vegan lunchbox website, but that is more soy

than I want to do every day (he drinks a lot of soy milk and has other

soy sources). I am just looking for some variety. He is a big eater

(high energy, high metabolism).

 

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Cindy

 

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Does he have access to a microwave, if you sent soups, homemade burrito's,

pasta, baked beans, instant oatmeal package, beans over rice with a little

cheese on top or left over veggie's for his lunch. A lot of veggies,

especially beans have protein in them.

Make a trail mix, that includes sunflower and pumpkin seeds and nuts.

Triscut crackers and that cheese in a can are easy and so good.

 

 

http://www.vegsoc.org/info/protein.html#diet

 

Look at the wonderful charts at the bottom of this website.

http://www.vegparadise.com/protein.html

 

Judy

[Guest guest]

One thing I learned from this list which I don't think

has been repeated yet for this thread is that in

addition to soy butter (I've learned that it's better

to NOT say " soy nut butter " , so that it's clear to

school admin that there's no nuts involved!), there's

sunflower seed butter, which many people prefer to soy

butter.

 

Liz

[Guest guest]

>

>

>Or falafel! My kids love that - you can get it as a dry mix from Fantastic

>foods, or make from scratch.

does anyone have a foolproof falafel recipe? I have really bad luck

with falafel and it's one of my favorites.

[Guest guest]

I've found simple is best with my kids. I take a different bean (chickpeas,

white beans, kidney, etc.) and each day mash them up with a fork or potato

masher, then stuff it in a whole wheat pita with some shredded carrots, lettuce,

a little salad dressing or vegenaise, sometimes an avocado or a pickle, etc.

 

another big hit is cashew butter on apple slices, sprinkled with wheat germ.

 

When I get fancy, we make lots of bean burgers (a little ketchup, sauteed

onions, maybe a bit of oatmeal or bread crumbs for binding, fry or bake them.)

they're good warm or cold.

 

I also make lots of chili each week.. a big crockpot full once a week can be

lunch every day! Buy a thermos,and do lentil soups or chili:

I use carrots, peppers, onions, two kinds of beans, liquid smoke, tomato paste,

diced tomatoes, etc.

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hey all,

 

I'd really like some ideas to take in my lunch for school. We don't have a

microwave or refrigerator, so that takes away a lot. I'm just tired of taking

an apple and a rice cake. Any ideas are appreciated!

 

Penelope

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

A really fun blog to get ideas from is veganlunchbox.com

It's not gluten-free, but you'll get lots of inspiration!

Mary

 

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Penelope Schneider <tuba.gypsie

school lunches

 

Tuesday, November 11, 2008, 3:29 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hey all,

 

I'd really like some ideas to take in my lunch for school. We don't have a

microwave or refrigerator, so that takes away a lot. I'm just tired of taking an

apple and a rice cake. Any ideas are appreciated!

 

Penelope

 

 

[Guest guest]

On Nov 11, 2008, at 3:29 PM, Penelope Schneider wrote:

 

> Hey all,

>

> I'd really like some ideas to take in my lunch for school. We don't

> have a microwave or refrigerator, so that takes away a lot. I'm

> just tired of taking an apple and a rice cake. Any ideas are

> appreciated!

========

 

Penelope, I use a cooler bag and a wide mouthed thermos flask. that

way I don't need refrigeration or heating. that way we eat pretty

much what we would eat at home.

 

During the colder months my kids and I generally prefer a hot soup. I

generally also have a salad and the kids like to eat raw fruit and

veg. In the warmer months they prefer a smoothie to soup.

 

I second the vote for veganlunchbox.

 

Sherene

--http://homeschooledtwins.blogspot.com

[Guest guest]

We usually take things in a thermos. I try to have left overs from

the night before but I usually end up cooking something in the

mornings for the kids to take.

 

A salad works to if you take the dressing in a separate container.

 

Patty

 

 

 

>I'd really like some ideas to take in my lunch for school. We don't

>have a microwave or refrigerator, so that takes away a lot. I'm just

>tired of taking an apple and a rice cake. Any ideas are appreciated!

>

>Penelope

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Thanks a bundle! I usually research vegan recipes and then unglutenize them, it

makes my life soooo much easier!

P.

 

 

 

 

________________________________

Mary Williams-Pepin <calimaryvegan

 

Tuesday, November 11, 2008 4:27:27 PM

Re: school lunches

 

 

A really fun blog to get ideas from is veganlunchbox. com

It's not gluten-free, but you'll get lots of inspiration!

Mary

 

--- On Tue, 11/11/08, Penelope Schneider <tuba.gypsie@ > wrote:

 

Penelope Schneider <tuba.gypsie@ >

[Vegan-and-Gluten- Free] school lunches

Vegan-and-Gluten- Free@ .com

Tuesday, November 11, 2008, 3:29 PM

 

Hey all,

 

I'd really like some ideas to take in my lunch for school. We don't have a

microwave or refrigerator, so that takes away a lot. I'm just tired of taking an

apple and a rice cake. Any ideas are appreciated!

 

Penelope