Lunchbox Ideas

My GF kiddo and I plan to be gone for a good part of the day.  Here are some things we plan to take along with us.  We have roast beef wrapped in romaine lettuce, a couple have grass fed cheese in them, grapes, clementines, cukes, carrots and peppers, chia pudding, cookies and granola.  All packed in my lunch cooler that looks like a purse! 

Lunch at Wild Berries

Had lunch out with a great friend today in Bloomington, or were we in Normal?  Only true life long locals can tell, right?  I ordered the Philly burger, no bun, no cheese.  I chose the fruit and salad(didn't request no croutons, so I just pushed them aside) for my sides. I scored an extra dill pickle since my little one doesn't care for them. 

Eating at Caleri's

This is questionable paleo, but unquestionably good!  I try to make the best choices I can when I eat out.  Spinach salad at Caleri's.  Always good, always better when eaten with a friend.  :)

Date Night at 2 Chez

Feeling adventurous on our big night out without the girls, so we ordered a rack of lamb and a duck breast.  The salad had a very yummy tomato balsamic dressing!  I included both our meals tonight because we eat off each other's plates.  :)  Are we the only couple that does this????

The salad.

 

Rack of lamb with mashed sweet potatoes & veggies.

  
Duck breast with garlic mashed potatoes & veggies.
 

Eating Out

Today was a good day.  I got to go to church, took a nap, went for a jog with my daughter, went out with some special ladies for the evening, and I ate supper twice!


 
This is a 'Shroom burger in a lettuce wrap with sweet potato fries from Red Robin.  This restaurant has gluten free sweet potato fries, yes!  I have found many restaurants are willing to wrap a sandwich in lettuce and will give you alternative sides, just ask.  This may not help with a severe allergies or intolerance, but this helps to make better choices and enjoy a meal out once in awhile.  Jimmy John's does the unwich, Subway will put any meat on a salad, Arby's will put the roast beef in a container and give you a fork, and most sit down restaurants will sub out fries for fresh fruit or vegetable of the day.  Many places now offer a gluten free pasta option or pizza crust.  Local to me, Firehouse Pizza has the best GF crust.  They also offer a vegan pizza that I plan to try next time I go.