starting new job...need some lunch ideas

caseygirl · Joined: 26 Jun 2008 Posts: 37 Location: Baltimore

So, as I've mentioned before, I'm starting a new job Monday. I'm really excited and nervous at the same time. I'm also a little worried about eating GF. This will be my first job since I've gone GF. I graduated in May and went home for a month to be with my grandmother who had a massive stroke. So, I've had a few months off and now it's time to get to work! I've been successful at being GF thus far, but I've also been able to eat whenever I want and whatever I want b/c I've been home a lot.

I don't know the set up of the office I'll be in. It's at Hopkins in a mental health day program/clinic. There is a large cafeteria for the patients but I'm assuming we won't eat there. I don't know what my schedule will look like and how long I will have for lunch (although I'm guessing the standard hour haha).

Anyway, does anyone have suggestions for easy to pack lunches? I don't know if I'll have access to a fridge and microwave so I'll have to see next week. I'm thinking of taking a couple larabars and lots of fruit for the first day b/c I really don't know what I'll be able to make there. Also, keep in mind that I'm a HORRENDOUS cook Smile

I cook eggs and (GF) pasta and that's pretty much it. Oh, I just was taught how to use my rice cooker so I can make some rice and veggies the night before to bring. Any other ideas though? Thanks!

aklap · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 8607 Location: WI, USA

Hi Julie,

You might take a look thru this thread: http://forums.glutenfree.com/topic6756.html

Do you like tuna? How 'bout some cans or packets of tuna.

Do you have a little cooler that you can put some ice packs in?

Good luck on Monday!! My wife just started a new job in a Cardiologists office last week
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rpf1007 · Joined: 13 Feb 2008 Posts: 195 Location: Chicago

If you are not sure about a microwave...maybe a thermos would be good. That way you could expand your options a little.
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ostrich · Joined: 30 Mar 2006 Posts: 4170 Location: Nebraska

What about a sandwich and chips? Since you don't know what you'll have access to the first day, I'd make a sandwich that can sit out for awhile if it has to. Plus they don't take long to eat, in case you don't get a real lunch break. And everybody can make a sandwich. Wink

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superdog · Joined: 01 May 2007 Posts: 116

caseygirl, not sure if its a bit too late to chime in here. but i make my kids lunches everyday. i bought the backpack thermos lunch totes from walmart for my kids, and went down to the aisle with all the ziplock stuff, i bought thermal canister for 1.50 which is good for spaghettis and soups, i also bought the sandwich holders not ziplock, but the other brand that actually locks tight so i can put in tacos or what have you as well as sandwiches, i also bought the locktight leak proof other little canisters for puddings fruits vegetables etc. once you get there, i am sure you will see it if it interests you to go this route. i also buy pudding snacks the walmart brand peaches, bannanas, apples, pumpkin seeds, lays stax etc. i also use the walmart brand corn tortillas for hot dog raps etc.

this thermos lunchbox is the best, as it just wipes clean, has a holder for a drink, and two insulated areas, the bigger one which fits alot of food, and also the smaller pocket which holds a sandwich also. lots of space although it doesnt look that way.

dont know if this helps but thought i would throw it out there Very Happy

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windinthetrees · Joined: 28 Jul 2008 Posts: 72