A Better Lunchbox–Week 42, Jun 20 – Jun 23 2011
Last week of school! I can’t believe my little sweetie has been in school a whole year. She has grown so much, it has just been amazing to watch. Looking forward to a summer of fun and wishing you the same! Monday Cream cheese and Strawberry Jam Sandwiches – organic multigrain bread, organic cream cheese, … Read more
A Better Lunchbox–Week 41, Jun 13 – Jun 16 2011
Only one school meal this week, we tagged along with my husband on a work trip to Austin, TX. It was my first time there and despite the insane high temps (100+!) we had a wonderful time. A real foodie haven! A huge blog post to come on must “eats” if you find yourself in … Read more
A Better Lunchbox–Week 40, Jun 6 – Jun 9 2011
Monday Rice balls – organic sushi rice molded into shapes and decorated with nori cut outs Broccoli – organic, steamed Pork chop – Organic, pounded thin, seasoned with garlic salt and pan seared in olive oil Blueberries – organic and local Consumption: She left a few pieces of broccoli Tuesday – stayed home. Wednesday Organic … Read more
Fresh Fruit Beckons Everyone, Even Children
I wish I had a photo to share of the gorgeous strawberries I put out this morning. They were very photo worthy…so tantalizing in fact that they didn’t last long enough for me to snap a shot before my daughter got to them. We only had about 5 strawberries left, and I tend to prefer … Read more
A Better Lunchbox–Week 36, May 9 – May 12 2011
Monday I thought I’d share a different view of the pizza I make for Sofie. Here is is baking in the oven right before school. It is so quick and easy to make that it is worth it to make it fresh. Pizza that has been in the fridge just isn’t as tasty, especially since … Read more
A Better Lunchbox–Week 35, May 2 – May 5 2011
Monday Organic Sprouted wheat bun (1/2) Boccalone Italian Sausage – grilled the night before for dinner (http://www.boccalone.com/ ) Cherry Tomatoes – organic Blueberries – organic and local Consumption: She left 2/3 of the bun (it was a lot for a 3yr old) and a few pieces of sausage. Tuesday Organic Whole Wheat Alphabet pasta … Read more
A Better Lunchbox–Week 34, April 25 – April 28 2011
Sofie had another battle with sniffles, not 100% sure whether it was a cold or allergies. She was in good spirits, except the runny nose, and eventual cough. She tends to prefer to use the back of her hand to wipe her nose than a tissue which leads to a very sore lips and cheeks. … Read more
A Better Lunchbox–Week 33, April 18 – April 21 2011
Monday Chicken/Spinach/Rice – organic ground chicken, organic spinach, garlic, shallots, organic sushi rice Strawberries – organic and local Consumption: She ate most of everything. Tuesday Cheese and spinach quesadilla – organic tortilla, organic Mexican cheese blend, organic spinach Carrots – organic carrots, raw, cut into flower shapes Strawberries – organic and local Consumption: … Read more
A Better Lunchbox–Week 30, March 28 – March 31 2011
We kept Sofie home again on Monday but by Tuesday she was well enough for school and enjoyed the rest of the week playing with her friends and working on projects at school. Monday – stayed home sick. Tuesday Cream cheese and strawberry jam sandwich – organic whole wheat bread, organic cream cheese, Happy Girl … Read more
A Better Lunchbox–Week 29, March 21 – March 24 2011
Attack of the cold again. For a few weeks in January I actually thought Sofie had turned a corner and was not going to get sick as often from preschool. Well, I was wrong. She only made it to school one day this week due to another cold. Monday Quesadilla – organic tortilla, organic Mexican … Read more
