So like I said, I am considering putting together a book of school lunch photos based on the blog. If I were to sell more than one copy to my Mom, I'll give a big chunk of it to charities that support healthy school lunch programs. If you would like to submit a picture for the book/website, here is what you need to do:
1. Include a complete description of the lunch items in your picture(s).
2. Indicate how you would like your name to appear in the book/site (let me know if you want to remain anonymous).
3. Include any comments on the photo, or school lunch in general, you want considered for the book/site.
4. A sentence or two clearly stating permission for me to use your photo(s).
Thanks everyone!
And finally if you have any other pictures you would like to submit for the website/possible book feel free to send them to this e-mail address.
Your Thoughts on a What's For School Lunch Book?
What do you think about me putting together a book based on the school lunches on this blog? If I were to do it, I would need a lot more of you to send in pictures of lunch, with full descriptions, and a sentence or two giving me permission to use it in a book, and whether or not you wanted your name mentioned. Just an idea.
I think it could be pretty neat. I get quite a few e-mails from magazines and TV shows wanting to use pictures from this site, so there is certainly a market for it.
I think it could be pretty neat. I get quite a few e-mails from magazines and TV shows wanting to use pictures from this site, so there is certainly a market for it.
Czech Republic School Lunch - Schnitzel
Contents: Pea soup, potatoes with parsley and schnitzel (pork or chicken), and banana.
Source: S.K.
Czech Republic School Lunch - Fried Cheese
Contents: Vegetable soup, potatoes and fried cheese with tartar sauce and parsley, and juice.
Source: S.K.
Notes: Fried cheese? Yum. Have you ever had cheese on a stick from Hot Dog on a Stick?
Czech Republic School Lunch - Roasted Fish
Contents: Vegetable soup, mashed potatoes, roasted fish, vegetables and spices, and lettuce.
Source: S.K.
Notes: Those mashed potatoes are strange looking. The soup looks awesome, so does the fish.
Czech Republic School Lunch - Meat and Potatoes
Contents: Vegetable soup, potatoes and pork meat with vegetables, and a donut.
Source: S.K.
Notes: Mmm, donut. That looks like an awesome meal.
Czech Republic School Lunch - Pea Soup
Contents: Pea soup, beans with tomato sauce, an apple, and two slices of typical Czech wheat and rye bread.
Source: S.K.
Notes: At first I thought, gross, beans with tomatoe sauce. But then I thought, well, that's all baked beans and chili are. Wonder what it tastes like?
Czech Republic School Lunch - Pasta Bake
Country: Czech Republic
Source: S.K.
Notes: That pasta looks like it would be really good. Interesting.
Czech Republic School Lunch - Spinach Soup
Contents: Spinach soup and pasta with cheese and ham.
Source: S.K.
Notes: "Lunch is always (in every school-primary, secondary, colleges) served on ceramic dishes and with metallic cutlery. There are very strict rules applied on nutritious content of the meals. That's heritage from our socialistic past; when a huge attention was payed on what kids are eating. Most of the kids eat at school canteens (it's convenient and cheaper for their parents). The lunch consists always of a soup and a main course. Then usually there is a sallet, or a fruit (whole piece, not cut) and/or a desert (the desert can be a chocolate bar, or flavoured sweet cheese or a cake). Main courses can be also sweet-for example pancakes or dumplings. In most of the canteens children can choose from at least two main courses (they should select it a few days earlier in the digital system so the ladies know how many meals approximately they should prepare). As for drinks, there is always tea and water with sweet syrup on tap and cacao if sweet buns are for lunch. The costs are donated by the state (I think it's a half of the total cost of one meal), children have to pay an amount according to their age. Children or parents pay for the lunches in advance, at an office or by a banking transfer. Current prices at one of the schools:
ages:
7 – 10 $1
11 – 14 $1.25
15 and more $1.50
Current average wage in the Czech Republic is about $1100 per month"
USA School Lunch - Chili Dog and Fries
Contents: Chili dog with cheese, French fries, milk.
Source: ?
Notes: I like chili dogs, but yeesh. Also, I think this lack of variety is pretty typical. I'm fine with chili dogs every once in a while, but include some carrot sticks with it, or a side salad.
Stinky Kids
Let's be honest, most kids don't shower after gym class, and that can lead to some pretty smelly kids. Furthermore, some kids may get to school before they realize that they didn't wear deodorant, and now they are stuck at school smelling like an old sock. This got me thinking about the idea of schools keeping something on hand for these situations. Perhaps trial sized deodorants, body sprays, or body wipes. QwikShower Wipes were nice enough to send me a sample of their body wipes, and I think they could be a great possibility. I skipped a shower yesterday, and used one of their wipes, and my wife never noticed. Or at least, she was kind enough to not say anything. What are your thoughts on this? I think it could save a lot of kids some teasing and embarrassment, not to mention the convenience of using a spray or a body wipe.
Also, if you want more information on QwikShower Wipes for your own kids, you can visit them online at http://www.qwikshower.com/. The wipes are 1 for $1, 10 for $7, 50 for $29 and 100 for $49.
Also, if you want more information on QwikShower Wipes for your own kids, you can visit them online at http://www.qwikshower.com/. The wipes are 1 for $1, 10 for $7, 50 for $29 and 100 for $49.
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