Ingredients
1 Insulated lunch box or carry bag
Essential for temperature control
1 Frozen ice brick or frozen drink bottle
Keeps the environment cool
as needed Sandwiches
Can be frozen the night before
as needed Cooked foods (e.g. boiled eggs)
Must be chilled before packing
Equipment
- 1 Insulated lunch box
- 1 Ice brick
- 1 Refrigerator
- 1 Freezer
Instructions
- Use an insulated lunch box or carry bag to transport food.
- Place a frozen ice brick or a frozen drink bottle inside the lunch box to keep items cold.
- Prepare and freeze sandwiches the night before to save time and help keep other foods cool.
- Chill any cooked foods, such as boiled eggs, completely before packing them.
- Store the packed lunch boxes in a cool spot or in the fridge if possible until it is time to leave.
- Ensure children wash their hands thoroughly before eating and after handling pets or using the toilet.
Notes
Tip
Freeze drinks to act as extra ice packs
Tip
Wash hands before and after handling food
Variation
Use different types of insulated bags
Variation
Substitute ice bricks with frozen juice boxes
Storage
Store lunch boxes in the fridge until the last possible moment before leaving for school.
