August 21, 2024
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.
Growing up, I preferred school-provided lunches because I always enjoyed the pizza, frozen OJ sticks, delicious rolls, and desserts they offered. I had school lunch in the 70s and 80s, a time when everything was made from scratch. The strangest thing I saw on the school menu was Chicken à la King. My mom never made it; she usually stuck to a meat and potatoes routine. On the occasional days when I brought lunch from home, my favorite thing to find was a basic peanut butter and jelly sandwich with fruit, veggies, and a Twinkie.
If I could recreate one school lunch item from scratch, it would be the classic rectangle pizza. My ultimate school lunch menu would include pizza, orange slices, a brownie, and a garden salad.
It’s important to ensure a well-balanced and nutritious packed meal, with containers that fit the correct portions and keep the food safe.
For a breakfast box, I’d like to see a breakfast bar to kick-start the day. For a dinner box, something light and healthy would be a great way to end the day.
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 Madison Senior Living Bistro or Country Kitchen and that you never stop making culinary memories.
The Madison Senior Living in Kansas City, MO offers independent senior apartments, assisted living, and memory care with a variety of services and a range of floor plan options. Amenities include restaurant dining, 24-hour bistro, concierge service, housekeeping, events and entertainment, personal care, transportation services, and more. Centrally located near St Luke’s South/ Menorah with convenient access to major shopping centers and attractions, including Top Golf, Park Place Shopping Center, Worlds of fun/Oceans of fun, Kansas City Zoo, Union Station/Crown Center, National WWI Museum and Memorial, and The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
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