My kids go back to school early this year, on August 12th. As much as I love school supply shopping (new notebooks! new pens!), I feel like my mind is still set to Summer and I’m still a bit school-resistant.
Best to ease on in with……..food. Below, are some of my tried and true vegetarian school-day lunch ideas.
The easiest way to put together a lunch is with a selection of basics:
Proteins:
Nuts, seeds, tofu cubes (marinated or plain), nut butters, cheese (easiest choice is string cheese), yogurt, and beans (refried or whole).
Fruit:
Kiwi (cut in half, pack a spoon), banana (1/2 is a …read more

Salads shouldn’t be a difficult meal to prepare – nor do you have to deprive yourself with skimpy ingredients and a plate full of limp lettuce. Sure, this may not be the optimal time of year for many kinds of fresh produce. But you should do your best to make sure your budget will allow for some splurging on imported fresh fruits and vegetables.
The following salad is easy to prepare, will fill you up, and  surprise your tastebuds with the injection of crispy sweet apple slices. I recommend choosing a light vinaigrette in order to let the taste of …read more