Tag Archives: upcycling
Pie in the Sky
The best souvenir from my trip to Maine was this slice of my dad’s pie. I packed it for the plane ride west. The Menu: Wild Raspberry Pie Farro Pilaf with Spinach Salad Hummus & Carrots The Containers: 2 upcycled plastic containers wax paper 1 spoon, with the end broken off The Recipes: Wild Raspberry […]
In-Flight Meal
Buying a healthy lunch in the airport is challenging. So many circumstances can prevent us from finding a light and nourishing meal. To name a few, there are stressfully short layovers, lackluster options near the gate, exhaustion, and tight travel budgets. Since a dissatisfying meal is no way to kick off a good trip, I […]
The Weekend of Squash
The Menu: Appetizer: Carrot & Cucumber Sticks with Hummus Entrée: Spaghetti Squash Leftovers with Coarse Pesto Snack: Sourdough Bread with PB&J Dip Breakfast On-the-Go: Butternut Squash Muffins The Containers: 1 mini mason jar 2 upcycled plastic containers 1 partitioned metal container 1 Ziploc bag The Recipes: Carrot & Cucumber Sticks with Hummus: 1 carrot 1 […]
A No-Knife, Jiffy Lunch
Some nights, lots of things are going on, and I need to pack my lunch quickly. Normally, that means my knives stay in the block, and I assemble straight from the fridge and pantry. I pick a lonely ingredient, like the last bit of romaine lettuce, and search for its perfect pair (example of this […]
Hello, Lunch! 