August 22, 2024
Do you remember the days when the lunch bell rang, signaling the excitement of discovering the treasures hidden in your lunch box? Join me as I take a trip down memory lane, revisiting some items—some I’d rather forget—and the iconic snacks and treats that fueled my childhood adventures and satisfied my youthful cravings.
Growing up, I preferred school-provided lunches because my mom and dad insisted on all-natural, healthy foods at home. School lunch was my chance to eat something different. Although I often packed my lunch because it was cheaper, my favorite thing to find in it was a peanut butter and honey sandwich.
If I could create one school lunch item from scratch, it would be the chocolate chip cookies. The ultimate school lunch menu should feature a salad bar with all the fixings and rotating hot foods.
My tricks for making the ultimate lunchbox meal include keeping a frozen water bottle in the insulated lunch box to maintain cold temperatures and using a Stanley thermos to keep hot foods piping hot. To ensure a well-balanced and nutritious meal, I always include protein, dairy, healthy fats like avocado or nuts, grains, fruits and vegetables, and something sweet. Packaging is key—heavier items should be strategically placed at the bottom.
I’d love to see kimchi pancakes for a breakfast box, and for a dinner box, fresh spring rolls and a smoked salmon platter would be perfect.
Even though we’ve traded our lunch boxes for grown-up alternatives and our tastes have evolved over time, the nostalgia of those beloved treats still reminds us of the innocence and delight of youth. I hope you can find some classic favorites and discover new tempting treats every time you visit The Crestone Senior Living Bistro or Country Kitchen and that you never stop making culinary memories.
The Crestone Senior Living in Olathe, KS offers independent senior apartments, assisted living, and memory care with a variety of services and a range of floor plan options. Amenities include restaurant dining, 24-hour bistro, concierge service, housekeeping, events and entertainment, personal care, transportation services, and more. Centrally located near Olathe Medical Center with convenient access to major shopping centers and attractions, including Falcon Valley Golf Course, Olathe Station, Olathe Parks & Recreation, The Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop – Farm, The Museum of Deaf History, Arts and Culture, and The Chestnut Theater.
