Henry's Lunchbox - Helping in the Kitchen

This week, Henry packed 5 school lunches. He has been more eager to help prepare meals in the kitchen this week, including choosing our family breakfast menu.

Making Strawberry Shortcake Muffins

The best part about making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich is licking the knife

In case you missed the first post in this school lunch series, you can learn more about our family's lunchbox guidelines here.

DAY 1

DAY 1 - WHAT DID HENRY PACK FOR LUNCH?
Mini Chocolate Bar
Strawberry Shortcake Muffin
Red and Asian Pear (2 compartments)
Salad of sliced Radishes, Carrots and Pumpkin Seeds
Pistachios
Water

DAY 1 - WHAT'S LEFT IN HENRY'S LUNCHBOX

Most of the Muffin
All but a few bites of Pear
All the Salad
All the Pistachios

DAY 2

DAY 2 - WHAT DID HENRY PACK FOR LUNCH?
Peruvian Inca Corn
Mango
Mini Chocolate Bar
Yogurt-covered Blueberries
Salami
Water

DAY 2 - WHAT'S LEFT IN HENRY'S LUNCHBOX

Most of the Corn
Most of the Mango

DAY 3

DAY 3 - WHAT DID HENRY PACK FOR LUNCH?
Strawberry Shortcake Muffin
Monterey Jack and Colby Cheese
Salad of sliced Radishes, Carrots and Pumpkin Seeds
Grapes
Mini Chocolate Bar
Water

DAY 3 - WHAT'S LEFT IN HENRY'S LUNCHBOX

Bite of Muffin
Most of the Salad
Most of the Grapes

DAY 4

DAY 4 - WHAT DID HENRY PACK FOR LUNCH?
Peruvian Inca Corn
Orange
Salami
Water

DAY 4 - WHAT'S LEFT IN HENRY'S LUNCHBOX

Orange - he said he didn't have time to peel it.

DAY 5

DAY 5 - WHAT DID HENRY PACK FOR LUNCH?
Peanut Butter and Blackberry Jam on Sourdough English Muffin
Pear
Mini Chocolate Bar
Prunes
Apricots
Water

DAY 5 - WHAT'S LEFT IN HENRY'S LUNCHBOX

All of the Pear
Most of the Apricots

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