What to you pack for kids' recess/lunch in school?

[cherrygal]

The ham will keep better if you pan fry it first. That’s why baked buns with filling can last a few days without refrigeration.

[tinkfirst]

Thank you cherrygal for your idea. May I know if cheese (cheddar) can withstand room temperature till recess in the afternoon 3pm if I pack around 12 noon?

[Nebbermind]

I doubt cheese can turn bad so easily, ESP cheddar cheese.


But donch prepare those mayo stuff such as mayo egg, or tuna…confirm food poisoning.

[cherrygal]

The Kraft blue box cheddar cheese block can be kept without refrigeration. Saw some supermarkets doing that. If you want to be safe, use that instead of the single cheese slices.

[Dora1]

Daiso has those very small thermal lunch bags and they are very light. They also sell mini cooler packs which doesn’t really add significant weight. I started doing that for my P1 girl this week. I also use the same bag to pack cut fruits. It won’t be very cold, but at least cooler than our 30+ deg temp

[CayennePepper]

I freeze yogurt with fruits in those small freezable Daiso lunch boxes, and by recess, the contents will have thawed nicely, cold enough to be food-safe and cool enough to eat comfortably.

[Dora1]

Hi CayennePepper


Can I check with you, does the freezing/thawing affect the texture of the yoghurt? DD loves yoghurt, but I’m hesitant because I know my thermal bag won’t be able to keep it cool enough till recess.

[Nebbermind]

CayennePepper:

I freeze yogurt with fruits in those small freezable Daiso lunch boxes, and by recess, the contents will have thawed nicely, cold enough to be food-safe and cool enough to eat comfortably.

Even when turn bad also can't tell coz yogurt a bit sour.

[CayennePepper]

Dora1:

Hi CayennePepper


Can I check with you, does the freezing/thawing affect the texture of the yoghurt? DD loves yoghurt, but I'm hesitant because I know my thermal bag won't be able to keep it cool enough till recess.

Great question
Yes i think the thawing does affects the texture a bit, but not significantly. And some brands seem less susceptible. I experimented to get one that everyone approves of.
I find that the frozen strawberries, grapes etc (i cut them up first) act like little ice cubes and keep the yogurt cool enough in the thermal bag.

[CayennePepper]

Nebbermind:

CayennePepper:

I freeze yogurt with fruits in those small freezable Daiso lunch boxes, and by recess, the contents will have thawed nicely, cold enough to be food-safe and cool enough to eat comfortably.

Even when turn bad also can't tell coz yogurt bait sour.

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