Lunch Time Luxury

As a child, my Grandmother and Great Aunt owned a restaurant called, The Unicorn Tea Room. It was a splendid place that I always enjoyed going to for lunch. What I remember most about dining there was the presentation of the delectable sandwiches, festive salads and scrumptious desserts. Not only did everything taste good, but everything looked soooooo pretty as well. It made every morsel that converged upon my palette more enjoyable.

The problem with the above scenario is…it spoiled me! To this day, the meals I enjoy the most are the one’s with an appealing presentation. This does not necessarily mean fancy-schmancy; instead a meal that has been given some considerate thought as to arrangement and/or packaging. So how can you create your own comfort when perhaps you can’t leave your desk for lunch?

For starters, lose the paper bag! What on earth could be appealing about pulling out a smashed sandwich or a bruised apple out of a paper bag? Kids all across the country are heading back to school this month, but they aren’t the only one’s who need a new lunch box. Consider one of these three functional and practical options:

Cosmopolitan Lunch Tote for the Budget Fashionista $9.95 at Wrapables.com

Rebel Green lunch totes with matching cloth napkin for the Environmentalist $24 at http://www.rebelgreen.com

Hadaki Lunch Totes $22.90 For the Trend Setter at Neimanmarcus.com

Next, move over plastic baggies and use one of these storage solutions instead:

Polka Dot set $22 at Frenchbull.com

Stripe Set $22 at Frenchbull.com

Then, in order to have a truly complete “eating at your desk make-over” think eco-friendly and special treat all wrapped into one: roll silverware in a cloth napkin. You help save a few trees and you won’t have to worry about bending your fork while you eat.

Lastly, if you are one of the fortunate few who still dine out for your lunch hour…consider gifting one of the above to a friend who isn’t so lucky.

Bon appétit!