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Swanky Lunch Boxes
Metal MemoriesRetro metal lunch boxes are back in style. For example, a Cat in the Hat lunch box ($14.50) will hold your green eggs and ham and a thermos of hot soup. www.lunchboxes.com; 323.660.9279. Liquid AssetsA widemouthed stainless-steel thermos ($19.50) stays cool to the touch while holding piping-hot soup, and it keeps cold foods well chilled. Comes with a folding stainless-steel spoon that
Pack a waste-free lunch
The average schoolchild who brings a disposable lunch (packed with juice boxes or other single-serving, convenience foods) generates about 4 to 8 ounces of garbage every day, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. That doesn't sound like muchuntil you consider that it adds up to 45 to 90 pounds of garbage per child, per year. Reduce your impact by packing lunch the
How to build an organic lunch box
It's time to send your little one off to school, but with obesity afflicting 1 in 5 American children, according to the Obesity Society, and pesticides lurking in common foods, you'll want to be selective about what she eats. Start by equipping your tyke with organic alternatives to ageless lunchtime favorites. Then visit www.farmtoschool.org for tips on bettering your school's lunch program. (For
Healthy school lunches: itÂ’s time
First in East Hampton, New York, then in Berkeley, California, and now in Boulder, Colorado, chef Ann Cooper—also known as the Renegade Lunch Lady—is transforming how U.S. children eat, one federally subsidized school lunch at a time.
Pineapple Chicken Salad
Serves 6 / Fresh yet hearty, this sweet and tangy salad makes a nice light lunch or springtime dinner
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Southwestern Rice Bowl
Southwestern Rice Bowl Serves 1 / A tasty and price-conscious lunch. This is a homemade version of those expensive rice bowls sold in the frozen-food section. Baked tortilla chips or a warm tortilla round out the dish. For weekday efficiency, make more than one; they keep in the refrigerator for up to four days. 1-1/4 cups cooked brown rice 3/4 cup cooked, cubed chicken 1/4 cup aged dry Monterey Jack
Frozen entres for fast lunches
We know you picture your ideal afternoon meal as a leisurely lunch, prepared by a loved one, followed by a siesta and possibly a massage. In reality, come midday you find yourself screaming down the office hallway toward the microwave with a sweating frozen entre box in one hand and a deadline report in the other. Here are five natural meals to cache in your freezer for the busiest workdays. Amy's
Arugula Gazpacho
Arugula Gazpacho June, 2007 Serves 8 / Hydration is crucial for an active person with diabetes. This postworkout lunch provides a tasty drink of vitamins, minerals, and water. 3 large cloves garlic1 small jalapeo pepper, seeded1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley1 cup 100 percent tomato juice, such as Kagome2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1/4 cup red wine vinegar1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar1 large bunch
Grilled Ratatouille With Shrimp Or Tofu
FUNctional Kitchen Grilled Ratatouille with Shrimp or Tofu Serves 6 / This well-rounded, end-of-summer lunch or dinner is rich in protein, whether you choose shrimp or tofu. Zucchini and eggplant add fiber, potassium, and great flavor, while onions add quercetin and the bell pepper contributes vitamin C. If you use tofu, you get heart-healthy phytonutrients, too. Dressing 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4
Arugula Gazpacho
Arugula Gazpacho Serves 8 / Hydration is crucial for an active person with diabetes. This postworkout lunch provides a tasty drink of vitamins, minerals, and water. 3 large cloves garlic 1 small jalapeo pepper, seeded 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 cup 100 percent tomato juice, such as Kagome 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 large bunch
Sunshine Potato Pancakes
Sunshine Potato Pancakes Serves 4 to 6 These pancakes are welcome at any table for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Very similar to the Jewish-style potato pancake, or latke, the addition of a seasonal vegetable lends interest and depth to this appealing peasant dish. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes 3 medium baking potatoes 1 cup grated seasonal hearty vegetable such as carrot, parsnip,
Salmon Salad with Bagel Chips
Salmon Salad with Bagel Chips Serves 2 / Consider this cocktail-party food for lunch. It's also good on a toasted bagel with cream cheese. 1 cup cooked salmon, fresh or canned 2 tablespoons small capers 2 tablespoons chopped red onion 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste Toasted bagel chips 1. In a medium bowl,
Contributors
When Delicious Living launched, Managing Editor Pamela Emanoil was in grade school, often skipping school lunch lines in favor of ball games at recess. Food was an afterthought until she heard The Smiths song Meat Is Murder, read Herman Hesses Siddhartha in high school, and thus converted to being a vegetarian for a time. That decision led me to health food stores. At work, Emanoil enjoys learning
Safe At The Plate
Safe at the Plate by Suzanne Girard Eberle As you make your child's lunch for school, you might twinge, wishing you had a little extra time to bake a loaf of homemade bread from wholesome ingredients. But reality strikes before you have a chance to measure that first cup of whole-wheat flour: Who has the time to cook pure, wholesome food with the fast pace of today's lifestyles? Instead, health-conscious
Improve your brain power with foods and nutrients
Choosing wisely what you chow down for lunch or how you spend your free time may not only improve physical health, but can also boost your brain's performance, according to a growing body of research. Which are the best foods, supplements, and activities to improve cognitive function? Here are top choices from Georgetown, Massachusetts-based neuropsychologist Diane Stoler, EdD. Favor dark chocolate
Chickpea and Roasted Pepper Salad
Serves 4 / Rich in vitamin C and iron, this is a terrific make-ahead snack or light lunch. To cut down preparation time, use store-bought roasted peppers or substitute sliced tomatoes. 2 cloves garlic, mincedJuice of 1 lemon2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil3 tablespoons capersSalt and pepper, to taste2 roasted red peppers, seeded and sliced1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered1
Crustless Quiche with Shallots and Spinach
Crustless Quiche with Shallots and Spinach November, 2005 Serves 8-10 / Flavorful shallots enhance this hearty lunch or supper dish. Shallots contain quercetin, an anticancer agent, as well as vitamins A and B6. 1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup chopped shallots1/2 cup turkey bacon (about 5 slices), cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips2 cups baby spinach leaves1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary6 medium
Basil-Coconut Curry with Tofu
Basil-Coconut Curry with Tofu June, 2006 Serves 4 / Coconut milk, curry spices, and basil marry beautifully in this delicious one-dish lunch or supper. Basil-Coconut Sauce1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves1/2 medium jalapeo pepper, seeded and finely chopped, or 1 pinch cayenne pepper3/4 cup regular or light coconut milk1/4 cup low-sodium vegetable broth1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce or tamari1 tablespoon
Grilled Ratatouille with Shrimp
Grilled Ratatouille with Shrimp July, 2005 Serves 6 / Shrimp adds protein to make this a well-rounded dish for lunch or dinner. Zucchini and eggplant provide fiber, potassium, and great flavor, while onion adds quercetin, and bell pepper contributes vitamin C. If you use wooden skewers, be sure to soak them in water for 30 minutes prior to threading on the food. 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
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