Lunch Lures
Today, Michelle Stern of What’s Cooking offers healthy back to school lunch tips:
“During a family fishing expedition one summer, despite our best efforts, we were unable to catch anything, even though the boat next to us was reeling in fish every time we looked. Clearly, there was something we weren't doing right. As a man from the next boat yelled over to us, "What kind of bait are you using?" a crazy thought entered into my mind: Feeding children is a lot like fishing – you have to have the right lure, or they won't bite.
Packing desirable school lunches is a lot like the fine art of selecting an appealing lure while fishing. Try some of these stress-free strategies for packing lunches that are healthy for your kids and the environment. They'll be sure to bite!
General Strategies
Sandwich Alternatives:
Make Ahead:
Thermos Treasures:
Container Combinations…for kids to assemble and snack on themselves:
Packing an appealing school lunch will lure your children into eating well, help them to be more successful in school, and help the planet, too. Don't be caught with the wrong bait, or your kids might throw it back!”