Comments on: Lunch box http://www.bramblestitches.com/blog/2008/04/lunch-box/ Sun, 21 Aug 2011 00:43:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Laura http://www.bramblestitches.com/blog/2008/04/lunch-box/comment-page-1/#comment-350 Laura Mon, 26 May 2008 17:29:42 +0000 http://www.backwoodshome.com/blogs/Bramblestitches/?p=280#comment-350 I LOVE this idea!! where did you get it? what a great way to serve up random leftovers and bits and pieces and yet make it look well thought out and attractive. I'm always trying to get the kids to eat up leftovers and they look weird if there is just a tiny bit of different things sitting all on a plate... hmmm you've got me thinking! I LOVE this idea!! where did you get it? what a great way to serve up random leftovers and bits and pieces and yet make it look well thought out and attractive. I’m always trying to get the kids to eat up leftovers and they look weird if there is just a tiny bit of different things sitting all on a plate… hmmm you’ve got me thinking!

]]> By: Annie http://www.bramblestitches.com/blog/2008/04/lunch-box/comment-page-1/#comment-349 Annie Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:21:30 +0000 http://www.backwoodshome.com/blogs/Bramblestitches/?p=280#comment-349 Bonnie, super easy! I use a cast iron skillet, but you can use anything... I just have a love affair with my cast iron. Put a little Canola oil in your skillet, and heat it over medium or medium low. Add just a tiny bit of butter (maybe a teaspoon or so). Slice your apples into wedges, and arrange in your pan with one cut side down. Let the apples cook for a few minutes, then when the first side has colored just a little, flip them to cook the other side. We like our apples to be in that tender-crisp range. You should be able to stick your fork into them easily, but still be able to pick them out of the pan with a fork and not have them break. This is one of our favorite desserts of all time! Bonnie, super easy! I use a cast iron skillet, but you can use anything… I just have a love affair with my cast iron. Put a little Canola oil in your skillet, and heat it over medium or medium low. Add just a tiny bit of butter (maybe a teaspoon or so). Slice your apples into wedges, and arrange in your pan with one cut side down. Let the apples cook for a few minutes, then when the first side has colored just a little, flip them to cook the other side. We like our apples to be in that tender-crisp range. You should be able to stick your fork into them easily, but still be able to pick them out of the pan with a fork and not have them break. This is one of our favorite desserts of all time!

]]> By: Bonnie http://www.bramblestitches.com/blog/2008/04/lunch-box/comment-page-1/#comment-348 Bonnie Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:11:06 +0000 http://www.backwoodshome.com/blogs/Bramblestitches/?p=280#comment-348 Okay, really dumb question. How do you saute your apples? Okay, really dumb question. How do you saute your apples?

]]> By: Jenny Pipes http://www.bramblestitches.com/blog/2008/04/lunch-box/comment-page-1/#comment-347 Jenny Pipes Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:40:45 +0000 http://www.backwoodshome.com/blogs/Bramblestitches/?p=280#comment-347 Thanks Annie..I will do that for sure..maybe even somewhere in Provo would carry something like that...I get there way more often. Thanks Annie..I will do that for sure..maybe even somewhere in Provo would carry something like that…I get there way more often.

]]> By: Annie http://www.bramblestitches.com/blog/2008/04/lunch-box/comment-page-1/#comment-346 Annie Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:30:01 +0000 http://www.backwoodshome.com/blogs/Bramblestitches/?p=280#comment-346 Jenny, I bought Erik's bento at our local Japanese market. Call around to see if you can find a market near you that carries bento gear. I know you make it up to SLC every now and then, and I know there are a few there. Jenny, I bought Erik’s bento at our local Japanese market. Call around to see if you can find a market near you that carries bento gear. I know you make it up to SLC every now and then, and I know there are a few there.

]]> By: Jenny Pipes http://www.bramblestitches.com/blog/2008/04/lunch-box/comment-page-1/#comment-345 Jenny Pipes Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:43:15 +0000 http://www.backwoodshome.com/blogs/Bramblestitches/?p=280#comment-345 Where do you find the bento boxes Annie?? I would love to pack these for myself on days I substitute teach. I generally come home..but since my lunchtime is around 45 min...and the time driving to and from the school cut into that..it would be nice to take a nice lunch. I am just not the sandwich type. I am amazed at the number of teachers who eat the yucky school lunches. My kids are generally horrified by them (well, all but on pizza day..then they are very jealous) Where do you find the bento boxes Annie?? I would love to pack these for myself on days I substitute teach. I generally come home..but since my lunchtime is around 45 min…and the time driving to and from the school cut into that..it would be nice to take a nice lunch. I am just not the sandwich type.
I am amazed at the number of teachers who eat the yucky school lunches. My kids are generally horrified by them (well, all but on pizza day..then they are very jealous)

]]> By: Annie http://www.bramblestitches.com/blog/2008/04/lunch-box/comment-page-1/#comment-344 Annie Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:29:41 +0000 http://www.backwoodshome.com/blogs/Bramblestitches/?p=280#comment-344 Erik would never let a little thing like "being cool in front of the guys" keep him from good food. Erik would never let a little thing like “being cool in front of the guys” keep him from good food.

]]> By: Ruth http://www.bramblestitches.com/blog/2008/04/lunch-box/comment-page-1/#comment-343 Ruth Wed, 09 Apr 2008 18:10:39 +0000 http://www.backwoodshome.com/blogs/Bramblestitches/?p=280#comment-343 Wish I could get my hubby to do this! He needs to eat better but won't do the Bento style lunch when I have ingredients for it. I've been doing it for years when I need to take a lunch somewhere. I love salad, and if I separate everything and pack it in boxes it doesn't get soggy or mushy. Easy to mix up and eat! I like a lot of different veggies in mine so it makes a nice meal. Will say the thought of your big Marine carrying this is a bit staggering!! Wish I could get my hubby to do this! He needs to eat better but won’t do the Bento style lunch when I have ingredients for it. I’ve been doing it for years when I need to take a lunch somewhere. I love salad, and if I separate everything and pack it in boxes it doesn’t get soggy or mushy. Easy to mix up and eat! I like a lot of different veggies in mine so it makes a nice meal. Will say the thought of your big Marine carrying this is a bit staggering!!

]]> By: Annie http://www.bramblestitches.com/blog/2008/04/lunch-box/comment-page-1/#comment-342 Annie Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:30:13 +0000 http://www.backwoodshome.com/blogs/Bramblestitches/?p=280#comment-342 Stephanie, Use any woven fabric that can be tied in a knot. It is just a square hemmed on all edges large enough to tie around a container. Most of ours are in the range of 25-30 inches square. I have used cotton bandanas, linen dishtowels, and cloth napkins, all to the same effect. Old flat diapers would work, too! Stephanie,

Use any woven fabric that can be tied in a knot. It is just a square hemmed on all edges large enough to tie around a container. Most of ours are in the range of 25-30 inches square. I have used cotton bandanas, linen dishtowels, and cloth napkins, all to the same effect. Old flat diapers would work, too!

]]> By: Stephanie in AR http://www.bramblestitches.com/blog/2008/04/lunch-box/comment-page-1/#comment-341 Stephanie in AR Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:13:51 +0000 http://www.backwoodshome.com/blogs/Bramblestitches/?p=280#comment-341 Would you post some measurements and fabric types? I would like to use this for our dance class nights but would need to sew my own. Thanks. Would you post some measurements and fabric types? I would like to use this for our dance class nights but would need to sew my own. Thanks.

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