We would all love to have our children eat everything we pack in their lunchbox, but unfortunately this is usually not the case especially when it comes to fussy eaters. As a busy parent, it can be really frustrating trying to keep up with your child's ever-changing likes and dislikes. One day they might love their veg, and the next refuse to eat it! The following strategies will help you include new foods and get your child, picky or not, eating a more varied lunchbox.
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Having trouble getting your little ones to eat their school lunch? Well, using a food flask may be what you need to get them excited about their lunch again! Packing hot lunches allows for so much more versatility, and my girls love having something in their flask to keep their bellies warm at lunch time. Children often prefer a cooked meal such as pasta or soup for the school lunch, plus it is something fun and different to the typical sandwiches I give them. Here, I discuss how to use your food flask and list my family's favourite recipes to have on the go.
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When to offer snacks and what snacks are best to curb after school cravings in children is definitely a question that comes up all the time. My Lunchbox Made Easy book has a whole section on snacks, so a perfect addition if you're looking for simple, healthy snack recipes that you can whip up for the school lunches!
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Everything you need to help make packing a week full of school lunches as easy as possible! From portion pots for separating snacks and sandwiches to food flasks for sending in hot lunches, I have listed out everything I use in my house to help take the stress out of the school lunch prep every week. I hope you find this helpful in your home!
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One thing I would highly recommend is to portion out your food before freezing. Not only does it save so much time when figuring out how much you need to defrost, but it also limits the amount of food you waste! The one thing you don't want is for all your hard work in the kitchen to be thrown in the bin. Simply portion your food into portion pots and use labels to note what food is inside and when it was made.
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Following on from my last blog on "Preparing and Cooking Food Safely", I want to talk more about how to safely storing the food. Some foods need more care than others, but as long as you follow a set of simple guidelines everything you serve up should be perfectly safe for you and your family to enjoy. Here I discuss rules around food storage, freezing and defrosting and suggest some handy recipes you can batch cook and freeze to use any night of the week!
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