This is a way to make the task of cooking great foods for your kids’ lunches
painless and smooth. Its important that
our kids eat extra well during their days
at school, as they exert so much energy,
both physically and mentally and their
food gives them the fuel they need to
play and learn throughout the day.
Left-Overs!
Many of my recipes can be pre-made or
can even be dinner the night before. For
example, we often make a soup for dinner and we know, that will be the main
course of lunches the following day. The
trick is to make extra so you have plenty
left over for lunches. Some things are
fine the next day, like soups, chili, or
homemade veggie mac-n-cheese.
Keep it Calm
My motto is the mornings should be
kept calm and rhythmical, both for the
children to get started on their days in
school with an easy transition, but also
for my own peace of mind.
Rather than television in the morning, consider replacing any media play
before school with looking at books at
the breakfast table or listening to calming music while you prepare breakfast
and lunch. I have found that media over
stimulates the children and does not allow them to transition into the wonderment of school and learning and often
causes unnecessary battles. Keeping this
practice a daily routine will help you
prepare the meals for the school day in
a calm environment that everyone will
appreciate.
Back to School Lunch Basket Menu
Black Bean Soup
Served With:
Caesar Salad
Wheat Parmesan Chips
Raw: Asian Pears & Clementines
Garden Vegetable Quinoa
Served with:
Cucumber & Cherry Tomato Salad
Fried Tofu Fries with Sesame Soy Dressing
Raw: Summer Bing Cherries
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In Anni’s Conscious Kitchen