Lunch Boxes and School Lunches 11

2. A well packed box gives appetite appeal.

3. Sandwiches must be carefully wrapped in wax or bread paper to keep them from drying out or becoming soggy.

4. Pieces of fruits and vegetables should be washed and dried, and wrapped in wax paper.

5. Small glass jars or paper containers are useful in packing salads and desserts. Wax paper should be tied over the top if covers are not available.

6. Pack jars, whole fruit and other heavy food at the bottom of the box.

7. Tiny salt and pepper shakers help to encourage the eating of raw vegetables.

8. A paper or cotton napkin should be placed on top of the box before the cover goes on. An extra napkin for a desk cover adds to the attractiveness of the lunch as well as providing a clean surface for laying out the food.

SANDWICHES

‘Use thin slices of bread with plenty of spread]’’ Vary the bread--whole wheat, Vitamin B (Canada Approved), rye, steamed brown bread, raisin bread, nut bread, etc. Soften butter by creaming with a fork and spread well out to the edges of the bread, Butter, like cream cheese, helps to keep moist fillings from soaking into the bread. Fillings should be moist and nicely seasoned. Be generous with the fillings and spread out to the edges of the bread. @>