The start of the school year is just around the corner and that means going back to packing snacks and lunches for your kid everyday. Using paper and plastic products for lunch everyday for the whole year will equal up to a lot of garbage in a landfill and that’s the last thing we want for the … [Read more...]
Got Lunch?
The other morning, as I was twisting the jar of mayonnaise closed, and capping the mustard, Oliver walked over to the counter where I was making lunch. His face dropped. He: Ooooh... um, I didn't really want a ham sandwich for lunch. Me: *sidelong glance* I'm sorry... you said you don't want … [Read more...]
The Grab & Go Dilemma
I was on Facebook the other day and noticed a few status updates from my friends. There were few mentions of only consuming mass quantities of coffee for the day as they had lost track of time or couldn’t be bothered to fix themselves something to eat. We all laugh and give each other virtual high … [Read more...]
Every Lunch Hour I Go On A Guilt Trip
I'm the kind of guy that eats a lot of the same thing day in and day out. A few years ago when I was trying to lose weight I ate a quarter chicken with salad (balsamic vinaigrette on the side) for 4 straights months. Turned out it worked. I lost around 18 pounds. I credit my OCD and bland palate to … [Read more...]
The Cuban
I'm addicted. Totally addicted. Just when I started to get uninspired by the thought of making lunches for the kids, my senses were awakened once again and reminded that something so simple can be so delicious. On a recent trip down south to visit family, we visited Columbia, a … [Read more...]
The trading game at lunch time.
The other day my 12 year old son mentioned that he had traded part of his lunch with his buddy. I asked him WHY?- especially because I pack him a hot meal everyday in a thermos. Ok, almost everyday. But that day his friend had an egg salad sandwich. That totally floored me (you traded for egg … [Read more...]
Amazing lunch recipe from Chef Corbin!
Who's already tired of sandwiches? My kids take lunch to school most days but they are already whining about sandwiches, leftovers and soups. I don't blame them. I mean, we've raised them to enjoy a variety of foods so I'm not surprised that they are interested in something a little difference once … [Read more...]
New at Timmy’s
I was prepared to dislike the new Beef Lasagna Casserole at Tim Horton's. First of all, have you seen that commercial? The guy moaning about his mom while eating his lunch...yuck.Second, Beef Lasagna was one of my favourite meals growing up, so there's a significant nostalgia factor which makes me … [Read more...]
Dr. Feelgood(byn)
Packing lunches is not my favourite. It can be boring and mind-wracking at the same time, trying to assemble a spread of healthy, yet tasty, choices for you kid to eat. But I have found something that makes lunch-packing just a little more fun: the Goodbyn lunchbox. It is perfect! I don't … [Read more...]
Creative Solutions for the Lunchbox Blaaahs
"Mum, I am so sick of turkey sandwiches!" And those were his words exactly. The Boy is in Grade One and takes his lunch every day. I don't mind eating the same things for lunch every day; my son, however, likes variety. By Day 3 he was tiring of my turkey sandwich/baby … [Read more...]