tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post114325954861152754..comments2024-03-19T00:45:26.274-07:00Comments on Vegan Lunch Box: "My, where did you get that lovely lunch box?"Jennifershmoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08663322884550580226noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-35298411842312471342009-04-15T12:05:00.000-07:002009-04-15T12:05:00.000-07:00Hello! :) If anyone wants some easy recipe ideas ...Hello! :) If anyone wants some easy recipe ideas Compassion Over Killing has an 'Easy Vegan Recipes' pamphlet that they give out for free through their website, http://www.cok.net/lit/recipes/. I highly recommend the vegan 'mac & cheese.'Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001715656866108389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-62393367459451997472009-03-01T11:11:00.000-08:002009-03-01T11:11:00.000-08:00Hi, Rubi!Yes, they are little metal cookie and veg...Hi, Rubi!<BR/><BR/>Yes, they are little metal cookie and vegetable cutters. I get mine online at sites like amazon.com. Do a Google search for "decorative vegetable cutters" or "garnishing tools" and you'll find a lot of them.Jennifershmoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08663322884550580226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-24496721930048132702009-02-28T22:31:00.000-08:002009-02-28T22:31:00.000-08:00I have a question and I apologise if I missed it h...I have a question and I apologise if I missed it here.What do you use to create the flower,heart and diecut shapes on veggies food.Is of it made of metal, and where did you buy them?<BR/><BR/>Thanks,<BR/>RubiRubihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09210200454298866539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-45800114316816741652009-01-18T10:04:00.000-08:002009-01-18T10:04:00.000-08:00I want to invite you all to check out the Happy Ti...I want to invite you all to check out the Happy Tiffin stainless steel food containers, http://happytiffin.com<BR/><BR/>We have very precise dimensions (inches) and capacities (ml) listed for each product so you can tell the sizes. We also have taken multiple photos displaying what fits in a small, medium, or large size tiffin. <BR/>As for insulation - using the small ice packs placed in the second to top of a 4 tier tiffin does a pretty good job of keeping your lunch cool.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12526205901404601774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-87367061626263203422008-06-20T23:08:00.000-07:002008-06-20T23:08:00.000-07:00If I had to choose between those two I would stick...If I had to choose between those two I would stick with the Laptop because it holds more. But the JBOX bento is certainly more stylish.<BR/><BR/>Overall, though, I'm still most impressed by my To Go Ware stainless steel container. I love that it's not plastic and that it has enough room for a generously sized salad or a big serving of something for an adult.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and none of them would insulate a lunch worth a darn; they all need to be placed inside insulated cases with an ice pack. The JBOX bento came with a nice case and two ice packs. The Laptop System cases are sold separately, so I guess the cost evens out more when you take that into consideration.Jennifershmoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08663322884550580226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-49456475900664791862008-06-20T22:09:00.000-07:002008-06-20T22:09:00.000-07:00So overall, which are you happier with, the Laptop...So overall, which are you happier with, the Laptop lunchbox or the JBox that you recently purchased? I see that the JBox is a bitmore, but does look a lot cooler(neater...I...mean...) (yes I know, functionality is more important than looks...).<BR/><BR/>On the subject of cooler, which one seems to insulate better?Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01237022179424387697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1685099110740214982008-05-05T11:45:00.000-07:002008-05-05T11:45:00.000-07:00i was just about to purchase the bento box for my ...i was just about to purchase the bento box for my two little ones but i now notice iloveobento.com. they have way cuter containers, but i am not sure if they have the safe, non-leaching plastic that bento box has. does anyone know about the safety of their bento lunch system?<BR/>thanks a million.mjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17789374256780125852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-77192210300591584452007-10-01T15:14:00.000-07:002007-10-01T15:14:00.000-07:00No, I'm afraid thermoses are too big to fit in the...No, I'm afraid thermoses are too big to fit in the carrying case. I packed the thermos in my son's backpack instead.Jennifershmoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08663322884550580226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-71795886486542307152007-10-01T13:51:00.000-07:002007-10-01T13:51:00.000-07:00Hi Jen -I was just about to buy a laptop lunch wit...Hi Jen -<BR/><BR/>I was just about to buy a laptop lunch with the carry case and but I don't like the plastic drink holder (or the large amount of plastic in general but can't seem to find a non-plastic alternative). I noticed that you often pack a thermos, if you leave out the plstic drink thing can you fit your thermos in with the lunch box? Thanks!Allonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05180453377634225591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1172432864772150082007-02-25T11:47:00.000-08:002007-02-25T11:47:00.000-08:00: ): )High Power Rocketryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11537203640644706903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1169484262672325522007-01-22T08:44:00.000-08:002007-01-22T08:44:00.000-08:00Yes, all the containers are really sealed into pla...Yes, all the containers are really sealed into place by the lid of the lunch box. However, if you are packing something very liquid like puddings or canned fruit, place them in the one larger container with a lid. I also sometimes cover things with a layer of plastic wrap for some extra airtight sealing, although it's probably not really necessary. <BR/><BR/>Hope that helps.Jennifershmoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08663322884550580226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1169311778916923082007-01-20T08:49:00.000-08:002007-01-20T08:49:00.000-08:00Hi, I read all the comments and only saw one comme...Hi, I read all the comments and only saw one comment about the lack of lids on this thing! This is the only issue that keeps me from buying this system, because I just can't believe the box lid actually *seals* everything. Can you or someone else expand on this topic? Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1149891534824315302006-06-09T15:18:00.000-07:002006-06-09T15:18:00.000-07:00I'm also a happily married, childfree, "mostly veg...I'm also a happily married, childfree, "mostly vegan" eater -- I know, "mostly" means I cheat. But hey, we do our best! And I also have those Laptop Lunches things on my web site as an affiliate product. I think they are so cool! Do you think we were twins separated at birth??? ~MonicaMonica Riccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14314840759579235471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1144140944370019792006-04-04T01:55:00.000-07:002006-04-04T01:55:00.000-07:00whoops, sorry. here's the link to the tupperware v...whoops, sorry. here's the link to the tupperware version:<BR/>http://www.stackitstoreit.com/servlet/the-44/Tupperware-Lunch-N-Things/DetailAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1144115047162426932006-04-03T18:44:00.000-07:002006-04-03T18:44:00.000-07:00angela,i sincerely respect what you're saying, but...angela,<BR/>i sincerely respect what you're saying, but when you take into account the $ saved on tin foil, plastic baggies, saran wrap, etc. (not to mention the environmental cost), when you use a system such as this, you'd actually be saving $ in the end. also, because the food appears *so* much more appealing to kids, they actually eat more (honestly!) so there's less $ wasted with food wastage. here's a tupperware version that's $7.50 - that's about the price of a typical kid's lunch box. it's bright, light, and durable. plus, there aren't any seperate pieces that could easily go missing. <BR/>best,<BR/>chrys.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1143607379430495002006-03-28T20:42:00.000-08:002006-03-28T20:42:00.000-08:00How does Shmoo carry the soup container to school ...How does Shmoo carry the soup container to school with the Laptop Lunch set? I just bought 2 Laptop Lunch sets (thanks to your blog and a new addiction ;-) That company must be getting a HUGE amount of business from you!). One is for my son and the other is for me. I really like it thus far but it does take some thought process of what to put where (and what to pack since I can't pack applesauce and rice the same day since they'd both need lids). I also really wish that there was a container of glass (with a lid) that would fit in there, for people who have access to a microwave and don't want to haul a thermos around.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I'm looking at the box that fits neatly into the insulated bag. And it seems it'd be rather inconvenient to try to haul a soup thermos around too. Too bad they don't have a slightly bigger bag that the thermos could slide into (I didn't want to get the huge over the shoulder purse bag).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1143501822822307352006-03-27T15:23:00.000-08:002006-03-27T15:23:00.000-08:00Sorry, Anonymous, it only comes in one size. I th...Sorry, Anonymous, it only comes in one size. I think the 2-teir stainless steel food container would be perfect for you (see the two links above). It sounds like it holds a ton!Jennifershmoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08663322884550580226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1143499838576432712006-03-27T14:50:00.000-08:002006-03-27T14:50:00.000-08:00are there any larger versions of the laptop lunch ...are there any larger versions of the laptop lunch set? as a mostly-raw vegan, i need a lot of food to stay satisfied, and i know the laptop set wouldn't be nearly large enough. on a typical day (7 am to 5 pm), i'll bring to work:<BR/><BR/>- 3/4 cup dry cereal<BR/>- 1 individual soy yogurt cup w/ 1 tbsp ground flax<BR/>- 1 apple<BR/>- 1 orange<BR/>- 1 banana<BR/>- 1/2 cup grapes<BR/>- 1/2 cup baby carrots<BR/>- 1 cup cucumber, celery, and/or broccoli<BR/>- 1/4 cup hummus <BR/>- 3 dried plumsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1143494558999145282006-03-27T13:22:00.000-08:002006-03-27T13:22:00.000-08:00I've started a flickr group for people who want to...I've started a flickr group for people who want to share photos of their packed Laptop Lunchbox. Join us!<BR/><BR/>http://flickr.com/groups/laptop_lunches/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1143493123592277222006-03-27T12:58:00.000-08:002006-03-27T12:58:00.000-08:00Here's another site that carries the stainless ste...Here's another site that carries the stainless steel food container, plus bamboo utensils:<BR/><BR/>http://www.to-goware.com/products.php<BR/><BR/>Very pretty!Jennifershmoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08663322884550580226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1143492466400484122006-03-27T12:47:00.000-08:002006-03-27T12:47:00.000-08:00Thanks, bug, for the klean kanteen review! I did ...Thanks, bug, for the klean kanteen review! I did mention noticing it on their site, but I don't have one myself. <BR/><BR/>It sounds huge! I think it would be perfect for packing large salads or other low-calorie foods that you need to eat mass quantities of to get full, or for people with really big appetites. :-)<BR/><BR/>http://www.kleankanteen.com/to-goware.htmlJennifershmoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08663322884550580226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1143490409934883132006-03-27T12:13:00.000-08:002006-03-27T12:13:00.000-08:00Kelly,There is a great segment in Vegan with a Ven...Kelly,<BR/><BR/>There is a great segment in <I>Vegan with a Vengence</I>(cookbook) on how to stock your pantry if you're a vegan. I highly reccomend it!<BR/><BR/>For me? <BR/><BR/>Always in my pantry: many different kinds of canned beans; whole grain pastas; quinoa and other grains like couscous; rice; canned pineapple; canned coconut milk; canned tomatoes of all types; vaccuum-packed tofu of various densities; nutritional yeast; dried legumes such as lentils.<BR/><BR/>Always in my fridge: Fruits and vegetables of all kinds; fruit juices; curry paste (vegan); jellies; Earth Balance; peanut butter/nut butters; tahini; whole wheat tortillas/pitas<BR/><BR/>Junk Food (a must, of course) Tings; ZenSoy pudding; Clif Bars, Larabars; tofurkey jerky; vegan chocolate chips<BR/><BR/>Ok, that's a quick list off the top of my head. I'm sure it's incomplete, but I think it's a good basic snapshot of stuff I have around the home. Then again, I love to cook! Hope you pursue your goal!Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15744306048642372564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1143490294778442052006-03-27T12:11:00.000-08:002006-03-27T12:11:00.000-08:00Just a follow up on eating vegan while travelling-...Just a follow up on eating vegan while travelling- while in Santaigo ,Chile for a shoot, I thought I'd have no problems finding vegan fare. Wrong! Very meat and seafood focused there. So, I learned how to say no meat, no cheese, no milk in spanish and "soy vegetariano" or whatever in Spanish. I discovered a great vegan friendly veg restaurant online which was in walking distance of the hotel. Go to www.ivu.org and do some prep work for the regions your travelling to and you'll be amazed at what you'll find. And as always, I love the blog-thank you, thank you, thank you for the inspiration and the continual promoting of fabulous compassionate vegan fare!redjane Stephanie Beldinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07089150367048477568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1143488580305621182006-03-27T11:43:00.000-08:002006-03-27T11:43:00.000-08:00the metal container from kleen kanteen holes an en...the metal container from kleen kanteen holes an enourmous amount of food my partner and i use it for bringing foor to potlucks and we use it on trips we just share the one we don't need two seperate ones and always have plenty of food, and it is very sturdy and not at all flimsy i love the container, i plan to buy more to use for storring leftovers and stuffAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14820975304777785961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1143488573784920102006-03-27T11:42:00.000-08:002006-03-27T11:42:00.000-08:00I cant wait to see what you made today!BathroomsRo...I cant wait to see what you made today!<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://nybathrooms.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Bathrooms</A><BR/><A HREF="http://highpowerrocketry.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Rockets</A>High Power Rocketryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11537203640644706903noreply@blogger.com