Superintendent School Lunch Chronicles: Avoiding the Staff Refrigerator, Salad Adventures, and Lunchtime Heroes

Oh, lunchtime at school, it’s like a comedy of errors sometimes. I used to venture into the staff fridge with my homemade salad, all proud and ready to chow down on some healthy greens. But the fridge was like a salad Bermuda Triangle – my lunch would mysteriously vanish, never to be seen again. Well, that’s partly true – It was in there, just crammed in the back or below a pizza box.

But fear not, I’ve cracked the code for hassle-free lunch survival. First, I’m on a salad kick where I basically only make salads for lunch – and lose weight in the process. Now, I rock the Freshmage Salad Container, and it’s like having a lunchtime superhero by my side. My salads stay fresh and crisp, like they’re on a first-class vacation to Salad Paradise. No more salad vanishing acts in the communal frig. Food stays cold from the ice pack inside the salad container. I just place the container on my desk at school – no refrigeration needed. Who thinks of this stuff?

And when it comes to bringing my other lunch goodies, the PackIt Freezable Lunch Box is my trusty sidekick. It’s like a cool fortress for my lunch, keeping everything fresh and chilled. When I’m not eating salad, I’m eating fruit. So I’ll cram the PackIt with a bunch of apples, bananas, etc… OR! I really like to combine the two. I’ll place the salad container in the PackIt and there is still room for a drink or more celery! This extends the time the salad stays cold and fresh.

You know, lunchtime at school can be a bit of a race against the clock. There’s not much time to sit and savor every bite. But with my salad container and PackIt, I’ve got lunchtime efficiency down to an art. I can grab my lunch, head to a quiet spot, and harness the inner rabbit. Maybe one day my metabolism will cooperate and allow me to eat anything I want again… (cue the sad violin)

Let me tell you about the simplicity of having a go-to lunch routine. It’s like how Steve Jobs rocked the same shirt every day – no daily decision-making hassle! I’ve got my trusty salad container and frozen lunch box, and I’m good to go. End morning decision fatigue…

So there you have it, my lunchtime tales and triumph. These products have made my lunchtime adventures at school so much better. Now I can avoid the whole staff frig mess – just easy, fresh, and hassle-free lunches. May your salads stay fresh and your lunchtime be filled with laughter.

Posted by Josh Peete

* Superintendent / Principal since 2010 * Teacher since 2003 * M.Ed. Admin.