mommy + me lunch box

This week marks the last week of the Lurong Living Paleo Challenge. It was an 8-week challenge and competition with points based on diet and WOD (workout) performance. Here is a round-up highlighting some of the lunches for work the last 2 months:    Fajita Chicken Salad w/dragonfruit Meatloaf w/sweet potatoes Pork Chili Beef Koftas Flank Steak w/Sweet Potato Hash Chicken Tenders Scottish Eggs                              Greek Sausage w/brussels sprouts packed in EasyLunchBoxes note: This post may contain Amazon Affiliate links

My husband and I are taking part in the Lurong Living Paleo Challenge again this year. We did this last year and it was a great way to sort of reboot/restart/reset our eating patterns since we over-indulged over the summer. Time to get rid of sugar cravings. Our children usually eats what we serve for dinner, but lunch is usually when I let Miss C have an sandwich or grain or a treat. Baby E is now eating regular food and drinks organic whole milk.  Mommy's Lunch: (paleo challenge - day 1) Pork chili pear and nuts packed in an  EasyLunchBox note: This post may contain Amazon Affiliate links Miss C's lunch: Cheese quesadilla with sour cream lettuce, rice and tomatoes (we had Mexican food for our "last dinner before the challenge" and this was leftover from Miss C's dinner that she wanted to pack for lunch) Breakfast: 2-ingredient banana pancake {paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free} Mash 1 banan...

A friend had a baby and I had volunteered to bring their family a meal. So I doubled my recipe for pancit bihon (Filipino rice noodles) so we can  have a meal for ourselves, and lunches packed the night before! In the EasyLunchbox : Pancit with hardboiled eggs pineapple and dates  In the Lunchbot Thermal : chicken noodle soup (with pears, pineapple and a fruit snack) note: This post may contain Amazon Affiliate links

I found this on my cell phone recently while looking through older pictures. It's the leftovers from Superbowl Sunday party spread! deviled eggs, sweet peppers stuffed with buffalo dip chips and guacamole and spinach mushroom flatbread pizza packed in an  EasyLunchBox note: This post may contain Amazon Affiliate links

Mommy's lunch: Crispy Pork Belly (Filipino style) with rice and salad This was so yummy and although time consuming, it was really easy to make.  I need to buy more pork belly so I can take pictures of the cooking process and write a recipe. Stay tuned! packed in an Ecolunchbox note: This post may contain Amazon Affiliate links

Mommy's Lunch: Corned beef and cabbage  with fingerling potatoes and carrots Clementines (let's pretend that the cheesecake isn't there) Daddy packed a similar lunch without the cheesecake. packed in an  EasyLunchBox note: This post may contain Amazon Affiliate links ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ May your glass be ever full.   May the roof over your head be always strong. And may you be in heaven half an hour before the devil knows you’re dead. May luck be our companion. May friends stand by our side. May history remind us all. Of Ireland’s faith and pride. May God bless us with happiness. May love and faith abide. check out more St. Patrick's Day lunches  from my other Bento Bloggers and Friends  

Miss C's lunch: leftover roasted drumstick,  chips and guacamole, apples,  raisins and a chocolate lunch tip : cover the leg "handle" part with aluminum foil for a less messy eating experience packed in an  EasyLunchBox note: This post may contain Amazon Affiliate links

It's Superbowl Sunday this weekend! I need to share this super duper easy buffalo chicken dip with you. It's a little healthier than other ones with ranch seasoning or mayo!  I packed my leftover dip with celery, oranges  and a lactation cookie (oatmeal cookie fortified with brewers yeast and flax seeds) Buffalo Chicken Dip (primal or lacto-paleo or "paleo con queso") 2 cups of shredded cooked chicken 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (or crumbled blue cheese-I'm not a fan though) 1/4-1/2 cup hot sauce (I used Frank's Red Hot) 1/2-1 cup cheddar cheese (optional) Combine cream cheese, yogurt, 1/2 cheddar cheese, and hot sauce in a medium bowl. Add shredded chicken. Pour into a 1-quart baking dish and top with additional cheese. Bake at 350 ° F for 20 minutes or until heated through. Serve with chips, crackers, or vegetables. packed in an  EasyLunchBox note: This post may conta...

We had leftover chicken tacos (super easy recipe below.) Even daddy had to get into the lunch action... It's a family affair! With the exception of the baby... who still is on mama's milk. Although... come to think of it I did store breastmilk in an Easylunchbox when I forgot to bring milk bottles to pump into at work 2 months ago... ha ha ha... squirrel ! Mommy's Lunch Chicken taco salad, with pico de gallo & salsa {paleo} Pecans and applesauce Daddy's lunch: Chicken taco salad with sour cream, pico, salsa and shredded cheese Daddy did not pack his in an Easylunchbox because he said it didn't fit his (falling apart) cooler. So 2 days later (thanks, Amazon Prime !) this arrived at the front door: a black EasyLunchBox cooler just for Daddy! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Chicken Salsa Tacos (slow cooker/Crock Pot recipe) 3-4 boneless chicken breasts 1 jar (16-24oz) pre...

What do you mean you didn't do your homework? Put that iPod down and eat your breakfast! Did you comb your teeth and brush your hair? (lol) Hurry! Put your coat on, you're going to miss the bus!  Oh wait, I have to pack your lunch! Wait! Quick! Take a picture before the bus gets here! Mommy's lunch:  chicken curry with kale orange, carrots and sweet pepper packed in  EasyLunchBox Miss C's lunch: leftover Annie's mac&cheese hotdogs, orange and an apple. packed in a Lunchbot Thermal note: This post may contain Amazon Affiliate links

Mommy's lunch:  (Miss C had a similar lunch) Grilled Honey Chicken spinach, and yellow tomatoes with sweet potatoes and grapes Packed in an  EasyLunchBox Easy Grilled Honey Chicken  1 lbs chicken (breasts or thighs) Marinade:  1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup coconut aminos (or soy sauce if not Paleo) 1 tbsp minced garlic 2 Tbsp olive oil Mix marinade and marinate the chicken for at least an hour (or overnight). Grill the chicken till it's cooked. (I'd post directions on how, but my husband is the one the grills.) note: This post may contain Amazon Affiliate links.

Tortang talong (eggplant omelet) is usally made with sauteed ground pork. But I made this really quick version because I didn't have pork and I had my husband throw the eggplant on the grill while he grilled chicken sausages.   Mommy's Lunch: Eggplant Omelet,  quick tomato salad (EVOO, splash of vinegar, salt and pepper) pears Packed in an  EasyLunchBox Eggplant Omelet (Tortang Talong) -chinese eggplant (long and slender, not the fat ones) -1egg (more if using more than 1 eggplant) -salt & pepper (to taste) Grill or roast chinese eggplant (long and slender) until tender. Peel off the chard skin and mash the eggplant flat while keeping the stem. Beat the eggs, add salt and pepper. Heat coconut oil (or preferred frying oil). Place the eggplant flat on the pan and pour the egg on top.  Flip the omelet when one side has browned.  Filipinos typically serve this with rice. For a more authentic Tortang Talong (st...

We (Daddy+Mommy) started the Lurong Living Paleo Challenge this week. It's a challenge where we can earn points by our diet, performance in WODs, goal-setting, etc. So adult lunches will be Paleo, gluten-free, grain-free, soy-free, and dairy free. I will miss my rice and soy sauce, but it's only 8 weeks! I'm looking forward to the discipline and trying out new recipes in the next 8 weeks.  Wish us luck! Mommy's Lunch: Chicken Sausage  Grilled zucchini drizzled w/olive oil & dried Italian herbs sliced tomato peach nuts (hazelnuts/cashews/almonds) Packed in an  EasyLunchBox note: This post may contain Amazon Affiliate links.

Mommy's Lunch: Almond-crusted chicken strips green beans, tomatoes grapes, and strawberries mother's milk tea packed in an  EasyLunchBox note: This post may contain Amazon Affiliate links Almond-crusted Chicken Strips:  inspired by this recipe from Allergy-Free Alaska 1.5-2 lb. chicken breast (cut into strips) 1 cup almond flour/meal 1 tbsp ground flax 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/4 black pepper 1/2 tsp dried parsley 2 eggs - preheat oven to 425 ° - mix dry ingredients in a deep plate - beat egg in a separate bowl - dip chicken strips in egg then coat with almond flour mixture - place in single layer on a baking sheet  (use parchment or Silpat to prevent from sticking) - bake for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway.

Miss C's Lunch: ham and cheese pinwheels "ants on a log" (celery, PB, raisins) strawberries on a butterfly cup trail mix (nuts and dried cranberries) Mommy's Lunch: Almond Thai Chicken (Paleo version using almond butter instead of peanut butter) over cauliflower "rice" carrots Chobani Bite - coffee yogurt packed in  EasyLunchBoxes

Mommy's Lunch: Butternut squash soup ham, cucumbers and Alouette mini pear Butternut Squash Soup 1 large butternut squash (cooked--see below) 1 Tbsp olive oil 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 1 small onion, sliced 2-3 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1/2 can coconut milk Cooking the butternut squash (choose one of the following:) Option A   Roast butternut squash in the oven at 400°F If you cut in in half, roast cut side up for 50-60 minutes. If you cut it in cubes, roast for 35 minutes (roast until fork tender) Option B Cut in half and place in a Crockpot or slow cooker.  Add a cup of water and cook on high for 2 hours (low for 4) (a friend of mine suggested I left it whole, but I haven't tried it yet.) Option C If you have no time roasting or slow cooking,  just cut squash into cubes and boil until tender. Soup directions: 1. In a large pot, saute the garlic and onions in olive oil. 2. Spoon out the squash meat into...

Not every lunch end up super detailed or themed or cute--or even have the crusts of the sandwiches cut off. Miss C's Lunch: Peanut Butter Sandwich w/a heart cutout cucumbers w/ranch, banana Mommy's lunch: Leftover meatloaf, green beans, apple, and nuts

Meatloaf (Paleo) and sweet potatoes cucumbers and clementine packed in an  EasyLunchBox My husband made the meatloaf with ground beef, shredded carrots, chopped onions, eggs and spices. He cooks the way I do (experimental, using recipes as "guidelines," adding stuff here and there.) Otherwise, I would share the recipe with you.

My husband is doing a Crossfit Open Challenge and decided to go Paleo(ish) during the next 6 weeks. We have a very busy schedule, both of us working full time and then working out in the evenings, (with Miss C tagging along with her own jump rope,) we needed to utilize our slow cooker (crock pots)  and plan out our dinners ahead of time. The other day we tried a recipe for Pork Carnitas from Mom Gone Paleo . It was yummy. We altered it based on the availability in our pantry (we had no cinnamon and green chilies.)  Rub your pork shoulder with the following the night before: 1 tsp of each: cumin, coriander, sea salt, ground pepper, paprika, oregano, garlic (we used fresh garlic) The next morning, slice one onion and place at the bottom of the crock pot, add 1 cup of chicken broth. Place the pork right on top and cook on low for 8 hours.  Shred the pork and put it in a baking sheet and place under the broiler for 5 minutes to give it a slight crisp.  ...

 Got leftovers? Then you have lunch for tomorrow! Miss C's lunch: Leftover chicken and broccoli with rice from Panda chocolate chip granola bar and blackberries Miss C's lunch: Leftover roll from Texas Roadhouse with cinnamon butter grapes, mozzarella cheese stick, orange and peach yogurt. packed in an  EasyLunchBox