Lunch Box Blues

Dana McCauley’s statement in yesterday’s comments section got me thinking. She’s right. The listeria issue is likely making parents think twice about luncheon meats. But with peanut butter and nuts banned in most schools, what’s left? Dana suggested tuna and egg salad but unrefrigerated mayonnaise raises its own health concern.

So, I thought we might do some collective brainstorming for those who will be packing the 200-plus lunches boxes each student will tote between Tuesday and the end of June. I’ll start, but feel free to monopolize the conversation. Oh yes, and be sure to work in some vegetables. I’m trying to repair my reputation.

• hummus with cucumber slices in a whole wheat pita
• a cold chicken thigh with carrot sticks
• a mixed green salad with avocado, goat cheese and candied pecans, topped with a balsamic vinaigrette

You can tell I don’t have kids, can’t you?

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