Nostalgic Lunchbox Treats

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.

As a kid, I usually ate school lunches. My single, working mother was raising five boys and didn’t have much time for making lunches. I bought my lunch because it was convenient for my mother. When I did take a packed lunch, my favorite thing to find was bologna, cheese, and mayo sandwiches. The strangest thing I saw on the school menu was tuna sandwiches. I tried it and ended up loving tuna.

If I could create one school lunch item from scratch, it would be peanut butter and chocolate bars. The ultimate school lunch menu should include a variety from around the world so kids can taste more than just meat and potatoes. It’s important to ensure a well-balanced and nutritious meal using the basic five food groups.

The lunch packaging makes a difference; the presentation makes it more appealing.

I would like to see beef short ribs, greens with ginger dressing, white rice, tuna poke, and charred octopus in a dinner box.

Even though we’ve traded our lunch boxes for grown-up alternatives and our tastes have evolved, 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 Boulevard Senior Living of St. Peters Bistro or Country Kitchen and that you never stop making culinary memories.