04-04-2017 13:06
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04-04-2017 13:06
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Hey there! So I'm on a mission to find some lunch ideas for my husband, who works outside and often out of town (can't go home for lunch) and does not have access to a microwave. He will eat sandwiches, but it's not his favorite. He has a bad habit of eating out almost everyday for lunch and it is killing our budget. Any suggestions on what to pack for him to switch things up a bit??

04-04-2017 14:00
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04-04-2017 14:00
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Well you could try pasta salad, tuna fish and crackers. He could just mix it up right there. Umm... chicken ceaser wraps? Chicken, bacon ranch wraps? Maybe do like a pita pocket sandwich or something to change up the whole sandwich.

04-04-2017 18:42
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04-04-2017 18:42
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How about something meant to be cold, like a cold soup? I have made a few of those. I have a recipe for a strawberry soup I like, but there are others, like gazpacho. There is always salad, of course. I pack the dressing separately so the vegetables don't get too soggy.
Here's another idea I just thought of- what about peanut butter and an apple? Or "ants on a log" - celery, peanut butter and raisins.
Try going to Pinterest and typing in "cold lunch". I'll bet you get lots of ideas. That's where I get all my recipes from. 🙂
04-04-2017 18:45
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04-04-2017 18:45
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Nothing like following up my own post but here's a site I found on Pinterest:
http://womanista.com/wellness/amp/2016/06/02/10-no-heat-lunches-to-bring-to-work/
Looks like it might give you some ideas.

04-04-2017 19:36
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04-04-2017 19:36
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There are food jars that keep food hot for 12 hours now. They are pricey about $25 for 16 oz but that is what my daughter uses for school. She mostly takes dinner leftovers in it. A cold pack and fruit, salad and yogurt round out the meal. I also put trail mix out for her. She doesn't lose things - the last one she had just wore out and she had it from 1st grade through half of 9th, so the price doesn't bother me.
I take lunch as well but don't mind room temp salads and yogurt. I also pack string cheese, nuts, and fruit. I could throw in an ice pack, but usually, I don't bother.
Some people like my daughter just don't feel like they have eaten unless it is a hot lunch. In the winter she packs soups and stews.
04-04-2017 22:59
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04-05-2017 02:47
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Hmmmmm. That's odd. Try this:
http://womanista.com/wellness/2016/06/02/10-no-heat-lunches-to-bring-to-work/

04-05-2017 03:06
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04-05-2017 07:41
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There are a lot of grocery items that do not require a microwave. Just splice most of those together.
PB&J sandwich
Tuna sandwich
Lunch meat sandwich
PB celery
Cup-O-Noodles and borrowing someone's hot water heater or say the cafeteria allows you to pour a cup of hot water for example.
Nutribullet Shakes
Whey Protein shakes from GNC
Instant Coffee (hot water from the bathroom sink)
Uber Eats - deliver me a steak salad meal

