Tapas-Style
Sometimes we find ourselves without a lunch centerpiece, or what we call an “Odds and Ends Lunch.” On those days, declare your child’s lunch tapas-style. Kids love finger foods and being able to pick and choose, so give them a little sampling of some delectable treats. Try containers of chopped olives, hummus, cucumber and carrot spears, sun-dried or regular chopped tomatoes, and a dinner roll, pita chips, or part of a baguette. Kids will get a kick out of assembling their own foods, and they also can nibble some of the offerings as a snack if they can’t wait until lunchtime!
I love these ideas for lunches but it always drives me nuts when dishes are displayed beautifully on plates, dishes etc. The reality is tupperwares, with all ingredients mixed together. And that makes a difference for how kids feel about the food they eat!!n Same dsih, different appearance = less interest from the kids.
Not to worry — pack these lunches in little containers like the ones that come with Kids Konserve kits or Wean Cubes, a segmented box like Planet Box or a bento box style. See some ideas here: http://bit.ly/oAjcL3