by lunchblocks | Feb 1, 2016 | all, appetizers
When foreigners think about American food, the first dishes that come to mind are usually burgers, onion rings, hot-dogs, and pretty much any thing fast-foody. Or maybe cowboy food ? a chili, a pot of beans.?The food from the Southern states is not something...
![Spaetzli or Sp?tzli [Shpetslee]](https://lunchblocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/spaetzliplate.jpg)
by lunchblocks | Dec 9, 2015 | all, lunchboxes, sides
Spaetzli are little handmade pasta quite famous in Southern Germany, Alsace, Switzerland and Austria. The spelling of the name varies slightly depending on the region but it is usually pronounced "Shpetslee". Those are very close to my heart (belly) because they were...
by Amalia | Nov 19, 2015 | all, lunchboxes, sides
This is very versatile rice, it goes great with fish, meats, vegetable dishes, or just by itself with a sprinkle of grated cheese or a salad. Good for lunch boxes?Yes. In a thermos with little added extra moisture (broth, sauce). Add to planner and grocery list Select...
by lunchblocks | Oct 2, 2015 | all, Dinners, lunchboxes, sides
The first time I made this dish, I was soooo sure that my children wouldn?t eat it. All vegetables? Neh! But they gobbled the whole plate down and asked for more! Ahhhh sweet taste of victory. Ratatouille is a traditional dish from the Provencal part of France....
