November 2013-Take Your Lunch To Work Thread

Sedge123

Can I join too please? Aiming for 10 as only working 10 days this month!!

Already done 1/10!

Constantinople

That's 1/10 out of the way for me.. leftover pasta from the weekend. I'm definitely going to have to get a bit more creative though. as there's usually a queue for the microwave so I'm stuck with foods that don't really need any prep at work.

Sedge123

Constantinople wrote: »

That's 1/10 out of the way for me.. leftover pasta from the weekend. I'm definitely going to have to get a bit more creative though. as there's usually a queue for the microwave so I'm stuck with foods that don't really need any prep at work.

I have that problem too - there is one particular person who will insist on cooking a jacket pot from raw which monopolises the microwave for at least ten minutes - drives me mental, that's a massive chunk out of my lunchbreak :mad:. Everyone else cooks them the night before and then reheats.

You could maybe try a foodflask for soups etc?

WantToBeSE

Good afternoon All

Have just got home from work, going to cook dinner soon and then off to help out at cub scouts

I had my sandwiches today, so it's 2/12 for me so far

WantToBeSE

Sedge123 wrote: »

Can I join too please? Aiming for 10 as only working 10 days this month!!

Already done 1/10!

Hi Sedge, welcome to our thread I'll put you down on the list

Constantinople wrote: »

That's 1/10 out of the way for me.. leftover pasta from the weekend. I'm definitely going to have to get a bit more creative though. as there's usually a queue for the microwave so I'm stuck with foods that don't really need any prep at work.

Sedge123 wrote: »

I have that problem too - there is one particular person who will insist on cooking a jacket pot from raw which monopolises the microwave for at least ten minutes - drives me mental, that's a massive chunk out of my lunchbreak :mad:. Everyone else cooks them the night before and then reheats.

You could maybe try a foodflask for soups etc?

Don't forget to check out the list of ideas on the 1st post
I like to take cous cous with me if i have access to a kettle. I just put some cous cous into a sealable bowl, add whatever i want (nuts, spices, prawns is my fave) and then when ready to eat it yoyu just pour some boiled water over it, stir, cover and leave for 5 mins. Hey presto, a hot lunch

Unfortunately i have to eat my lunch in my car, inbetween clients houses or on the way home etc, so it's always cold food for me.

Dozey_crow

Hi everyone,

2/20 for me so far. I had quorn filet sandwiches today along with 2 quorn balls, 3 savory biscuits, a packet of crisps, half a cereal bar, a satsuma, 8 fruit salad sweets and two malteasers :rotfl::rotfl:. My only defense for eating like a piglet is that it is absolutely freezing in our office. We sir on hat, scarves and gloves although now we have duck taped the holes in the walls (:eek: yep really) it is fractionally better. Haven't bought anything extra though... All bits from home and from my stash of goodies in my office draw.

Juno I know what you mean about coffee people are always coming in with it but we midst all be coffee monsters because almost everyone will go out for one anyway. It sounds like your first day went really well even though it was a very long one.

Were have a microwave at work but I really like sandwiches (and I am a bit phobic about dirty microwaves!). I have considered making a toasted sandwich and reheating it in the microwave though... But I am not keen:). I will just stick to drinking plenty of coffee :T

Want to be SE it must be cold eating in your car. Have you thought of taking a flak of soup or something?

Right need to think what to have on my sarnies tomorrow. No inspiration atm!

Will check in again soon
Xxxx

WantToBeSE

Hi All

DC, will update you now
Another one for me as well today. HAd a good day as i have managed to get another private client, so thats an extra £60 a month

Sedge123

2/10 for me today although I nearly caved in as not feeling very well and the thought of popping to the shops was tempting.... but I resisted!

Dozey_crow

WantToBeSE wrote: »

Hi All

DC, will update you now
Another one for me as well today. HAd a good day as i have managed to get another private client, so thats an extra £60 a month

Thank you!! And massive congratulations on a new client_party_... That's great news!!!!

Sedge123 wrote: »

2/10 for me today although I nearly caved in as not feeling very well and the thought of popping to the shops was tempting.... but I resisted!

Yay!!! Well done and especially as you aren't feeling well... if you can manage on days like this then you have it covered!!!

I had cheese, beetroot relish and lettuce sandwiches today, two quorn balls and two hm cheese straws. Bit better than yesterday but someone lent us a portable heater foot the day so wet weren't freezing for a change.

Still thinking about tomorrow... Possibly tuna but not sure :cool: I have my snacks ready to go though.:rotfl:
Xxxx

StudentMam_2

Day 1/19 done today :T
On slightly odd shifts this week so technically first working day of the month!
Breakfast and dinner in work today and no caving to the jacket potato and beans lure of the work canteen.:rotfl: