If you’ve been watching the news recently, you can’t failed to have seen the results of a recent survey, which have shown that an alarming number of children take a very unhealthy packed lunch to schoold with them every day.
Getting a balanced diet and eating nutritious food is vital for all of us, and even more so for growing children. However, the current economic climate has meant that many parents are having to make cutbacks, and simply can’t afford to fill their children’s lunch boxes with lots of fancy foods.
Sandwiches are integral part of a packed lunch, and getting the balance right between nutritious and delicious needn’t be expensive.
Instead of packing jam or chocolate spread sandwiches, garnish bread with salad, tomatoes and cucumber, a finish with a low fat high protein meat such as chicken.
If you find that your child is struggling to eat their sandwiches, cut them into fun shapes and give them something to look forward to at lunchtime!
Man surveys have shown that many people are so snowed under with their workload that they just don’t have time to take a proper lunch break.
However, even if you are extremely busy, it’s still important that you in, in order to keep your energy levels up during the afternoon.
A simple sandwich is perfect for lunch- particularly brown bread, as the carbs release their energy slowly throughout the afternoon.
If you’re unlucky enough to have to eat lunch at your desk, you’ll need a sandwich that isn’t too messy to eat, as you won’t want all your important documents to be smeared with butter!
Ham sandwiches are perfect for the office- add a cheese slice, salad or mayonnaise for a little extra flavour.
Making your sandwiches at home then taking a packed lunch into work is also a great way of saving money, as you won’t be tempted to buy expensive sandwiches from the canteen or local butty van!
When you pay a visit to your local deli, you’re sure to be presented with a fantastic choice of different types of breads to choose from.
Baps, bagels and baguettes are three of the most popular breads, and all three can be filled with a mouth watering variety of yummy ingredients.
Baps are great when you just want a simple, standard sandwich which can be eaten on the go and has no frills!
For a little more taste, go for a bagel. The only problem with bagels is that some fillings, particularly mayonnaise, can be tricky to eat without spilling everywhere!
Baguettes are often bigger than baps and bagels, so opt for one of these if you’re feeling particularly peckish!
The weather’s freezing and we’re all looking for ways to warm ourselves up, and give our bodies a little extra fuel!
A hot toasted sandwich is the perfect way of warming yourself up and keeping you full for hours.
With toasted sandwiches and paninis, the options really are endless and you can stuff your sandwich full of your favourite foods!
Bacon, cheese, ham, chicken and steak are are popular toasted sandwich fillings, and even if you’re on a diet after over-indulging over the festive period there are a range of low fat and low calories fillings to opt for.
So, give your belly a little winter warmer an stuff yourself silly whilst you can still cover up!!
Christmas is getting closer and closer, and as is tradition, and my team at work went to the nearest pub for lunch yesterday. We had a lot to chose from, both the standard and ‘festive’ menu, and I settled for a turkey baguette with gravy and chips.
The turkey and gravy were lovely, but the baguette… well. It wasn’t the best. And the chips definateley let the meal down (so I won’t talk about them). But the bread is key to any sandwich.
A baguette is quite a big sarnie at the best of times, but when it’s not as warm as it could be, and the edges are just that bit over-cooked… This is why the best sarnie is the one you make at home.
Everyone has their own interpretation of the perfect fish-finger sandwich – and if they do not use the following method, they are WRONG! This is a tried and tested “recipe” and no-one in my office contradicted this (which is unusual in itself, as we are an opinionated bunch).
So, the perfect fish-finger sarnie is made of:
This is the only way to make a fish-finger sarnie – imitations need not apply!
…. a ham, sliced double gloucester cheese, and some Branston’s smooth pickle, sandwiched together between wholemeal bread.
Nom Nom Nom!!!
What makes this sarnie so tasty is the jarred pickled relish. Branston Pickle comes in all shapes, sizes and flavours these days, showing just how far it has come since it was first made in 1922. It was made in the Branston suburb of Burton upon Trent by Crosse & Blackwell. And all their modern varieties are yummy!
The great things about relishes it that it can jazz up any sarnie or salad very easily, and tastes just right. Pop some on your butty!
I was lucky enough to spend a week in sunny Italy this summer, and mmmm, the food! Over here, we now do all of our shopping in the big supermarkets, everything you want under one roof. But over there, they the traditional shops on the main street are still the way to shop. A butcher, a bakers, (a candle stick makers…) and a cheese shop, all packed to the rafter with yummyness.
As delicatessen means “delicacies” or “fine foods”, a deli should be packed with good food. Individual deli’s are not as convenient as one big supermarket, but the food tastes so much better.
A sanwich is a sandwich – bread, meat (or veggie substitute), maybe some salad or sauce. Not a lot of thought is needed to get it right really. But wow, there are a lot of weird options out there!
I have known people to put pizza in sandwiches, I’ve seen sweet and savory (chocolate spread and turkey! eugh!) mixed together, I’ve even seen one persistent child try to make a soup sandwich…. The list could go on, but I think you get the idea.
The faithful sarnie is an easy and tasty way of filling a hole, and getting you through the day. So why should it be boring?
Sandwich of the week this is week is festive themed.
Turkey and Stuffing sandwich is approximately 300 calories. However if you like to add cranberry sauce that is about 190 calories per ½ cup, I can’t do the maths but it’s probably another 20 or so calories added to your sandwich. This sandwich is great to make you feel Christmassy and is a great teaser for the real thing on Christmas day! I love a turkey sandwiches (but funnily enough only at Christmas). Also turkey is much better for you than chicken as it is a leaner meat with less fat. My suggestion is try it hot with a dipping of gravy on the side! Perfect to warm you up on a weekday lunchtime at the office.
January 13th, 2010 | 
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