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Back to School: What not to sendPosted Sep 6th 2007 5:29PM by Joanne LutynecFiled under: Lunch, Dairy, Fish, Shellfish, Spices, Back to SchoolToday we've been focusing on what to send for school lunches, what to send it in, and even what to do when the kids finally leave. (Bob, you are brilliant!) However, in my experience, there are certain food items that I've found are better served at home than sent to school. Feel free to agree, disagree, or add your own to the list. Food that needs to be heatedWhether I was planning to send leftovers from dinner or products like canned food or Easy Mac, I was thrilled for all of about two days when I found out my daughter's school had a microwave. What I didn't bother to find out was that the kids only had 35 seconds each to use it. Obviously, this isn't enough time to heat most items, let alone cook something. Though this may vary slightly from school to school, even if they do have a microwave available, I suggest to avoid sending anything that needs to be heated or your child will spend half their lunch hour waiting in line just so they can eat something that is only slightly warmed up. Foods with a strong odor Please don't be offended, I'm sure your food is delicious, but kids can be cruel. If someone's food is reeking up the lunchroom, other kids will make fun of them. I've seen it happen over and over. Save the spices / sauces / catch of the day for your dinner meals at home. I've made this mistake myself several times before. Food that spoils easily If you are going to send anything that is supposed to be refrigerated (milk, yogurt, fish, mayo, etc.) make sure you have a lunch bag that is insulated. Otherwise, if you wouldn't leave it on your counter at room temperature for more than an hour, don't send it. Peanut butter This is a tough one. As Sarah mentioned, it is the single most popular sandwich filling for kids. However, two of my daughter's previous schools have completely banned it, as well as anything made with nuts. Check with your school prior to sending to see if it (and certain other foods common to allergies) are allowed, and then please, please talk to your kids about washing up well afterwards. I grew up with a peanut allergy in my family, so I know how serious it can be.
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