Packed Lunches for MFW

LauraJo

I'm in! I'm not too bad, most days I bring in a tin of soup and some frozen bread (it defrosts by lunch time!)

The tin of beans idea is great for a change tho ... thanks bufger!

I need tips on how to manage this when working away tho....tomo I'm in London and often end up spending £7 on a sarni! I have a really heavy bag to lug up there so it needs to be light and preferably something that I can keep in the cupboard at home since I only go up there once a week or so.

All suggestions welcome!

misscousinitt

Todays lunch is:

Hummus on toast (2 pieces), apple and banana.

Managed to get to work on time today, so had my porridge with sultanas and dried cranberries.

MCI

PS Think I'm going to steal MRNs idea of bringing Christmas Cake - about time it got eaten up.

version2014

I am in, I started my MFW quest last year..I was surprised when people said...that you can make a batch of Sandwiches all at once and freeze em.

So for a few months I did this, but then fell of the bandwagon. I need to get back on it in 2013. As buying lunch out is such a !!!!!!! rip off.

Mortgage_Reduction_Novice

version2014 wrote: »

I was surprised when people said...that you can make a batch of Sandwiches all at once and freeze em.

So for a few months I did this, but then fell of the bandwagon.

You can but it is risky - my colleague made a loaf of bread worth of chocolate spread sandwiches to freeze but didn't label them. He was unlucky 50% of the time in getting his wife's Marmite sandwiches!

Mortgage_Reduction_Novice

LauraJo wrote: »

I need tips on how to manage this when working away tho....tomo I'm in London and often end up spending £7 on a sarni! I have a really heavy bag to lug up there so it needs to be light and preferably something that I can keep in the cupboard at home since I only go up there once a week or so.

All suggestions welcome!

I'd suggest just lots of little snacks that will fit into any bags you are carrying. And perhaps a banana guard!!!

LauraJo

Mortgage_Reduction_Novice wrote: »

I'd suggest just lots of little snacks that will fit into any bags you are carrying. And perhaps a banana guard!!!

Good plan - will try that tomo!

taka

Can I join in too? I've managed to bring a packed lunch 4/5 days this year so far. The day I missed was a choice between being late for my 1st meeting of the year or buying a roll at work so I opted for the roll. In my defense it is 50p for a roll and butter/marg (a nice sundried tomato one if I get there early) so not too bad. I usually have a stick of snacky things in my locker too.

LauraJo wrote: »

I need tips on how to manage this when working away tho....tomo I'm in London and often end up spending £7 on a sarni! I have a really heavy bag to lug up there so it needs to be light and preferably something that I can keep in the cupboard at home since I only go up there once a week or so.

All suggestions welcome!

What about something like sachets of flavoured couscous if you will have access to a kettle? You just need a spoon/fork and small cliplock box handy (or even an insulated mug) which you could put other lunch stuff in during travelling.

gallygirl

Or do what I do and eat it on the way there so you just have a lightweight, empty container to carry about . Mind you, that's only when I get a 10.30 onwards train, not 7am :rotfl:.

Anna_Glypta

I am sure my lunches are going to take a bit of a theme - minted pea and potato soup for me again today. Probably tomorrow as well and then I will have to make some more as I will have run out. Just as well I don't mind eating the same thing day after day

OS_QS

Made a batch of asparagus soup for lunch tomorrow. Had to resort to tinned soup and oatcakes today as I was too tired last night to make fresh. But at least I avoided the sandwich shop.

Almost the first week in!! :j