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The Sporkful

School Lunch Triumphs And Tragedies With Kenji López-Alt

Oct 2, 2023
Food writer Kenji López-Alt shares tips and tricks for using a bento box to pack lunch for his kids every day. The podcast also explores lunchtime conversations, activities, and food preferences of fifth graders, as well as the transition from plastic sporks to compostable utensils in schools. It discusses the challenges of feeding children, introduces other food-related podcasts, and offers advice on packing bento box lunches for picky eaters.
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Quick takeaways

  • Lunchtime in school provides a space for children to have independence, engage in conversations about their aspirations and navigate friendship dynamics.
  • Using bento boxes for school lunches can add creativity and organization to meals, while also promoting healthy eating habits and involving kids in the lunch preparation process.

Deep dives

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Butterball is more than just a Thanksgiving turkey brand. They offer a range of products including turkey sausage, bacon, deli meat, ground turkey, and burgers. The speaker emphasizes the versatility of Butterball products for various meals and occasions.

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