Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-09-10
LUNCHES FOR CHILDREN
A Daily Problem-Monotony Is Deadly
to Appetite.

In almost every family where there are
children attending school, it is a daily
problem what to put in their lunch
boxes. 1t seems TO be the memorable law
of schools to stay in sessions some time
past the family luncheon hour, and so
nourishing, palatable box lunch is a ne
cessity Monotony is deadly for appe-
tite and health alike. and so the wise
mother deyotes a little time each morn
ing to planning and pre- pairing suitable
goodies for the little scnOiars.
The box itself should be light One of
the sew sar,ety in leather. which look
just like kOdaks. is the tnlng Tor those
who can afford them, but the collapsible
ones in plaided tin answer quite as we'll
The linen napkin should be fresh every
day. The pretty Japanese paper ones are
an excellent substitute. and entail less
laundry work and liable loss. A small
paper envelope filled with salt and pep
per mixed in the right proportion, should
also be Kept in the box, for a cold lunch
that is nicely seasoned when prepared
often tastes stale, fat and Improbable"
several hours later.
The sandwich we have always with us,
and it forms a good foundation for any
lunch. A different brand should be
served every day. and this is not Mt all
difficult, if one studies the cook books
and household periodicals for hints.
Minced chicken, ham and beef are the
most nutritious. and lettuce and chopped
celery. with French dressing, make a
cool, refreshing sandwich. Then there is
brown bread spread with cream cheese.
or whole wheat with jelly-indeed. the
changes that may be rung are endless
Hard-boiled eggs, taken from their
shells and wrapped closely in paraffin
paper, are hearty and acceptable, and so
are small, thin slices of roast meat. and
baked beans, served in tnny Jars in which
they have been cooked. 4 package of as
sorted, shelled nuts is seldom thought of
by the hurried mother, vet it is especially
well adapted tn children'S needs in cold
weather.
Individual pies and cakes are more
sensible than they sound. Children crave
sweets, and need them to produce the
heat necessary to out-of-door exercise in
winter and if properly prepared, pastry
is perfectly harmless. Roll the piecrust
thin, fill with freshly cooked fruit or
preserves, and bake thoroughly, and your
children will rise up and call you blessed.
Sponge cake should be baked in small
tins. as it is not good unless fresh 1t
is delicious rolled with jelly or whipped
cream.
Fruit should never be omitted Oranges
may be peeled, quartered, and wrapped in
parattin paper. Apples only need wash
ing. few dates or figs are nice occa-
sionally. Bananas should be closely
wrapped, as their flavor is very pene-
trating. y few pieces of good. home
made taffy, fudge or ''penuchy" will not
come amiss. Children love candy. and
will have it, and it is much better to be
brought from home and eaten with the
lunch. than obtained at some cheap shop
and devOured between meals.
Be sure to wrap everything in parafIiu
paper. 1t is the only way to preserve
the taste of the different articles. The
lunchbox should be kept in cool place
until needed. and should he aired or
scalded out frequently Buffalo News.