OHbaby! Forums : Lunch ideas https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:56:00 +0000 Fri, 01 Jun 2007 11:11:04 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=7877 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Lunch ideas : yeah must admit that the subway...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=153593&title=lunch-ideas#153593 Author: Bobbie
Subject: 7877
Posted: 01 June 2007 at 11:11am

yeah must admit that the subway I used to go to seemed to be a bit dodgy in its food practices - But being 'old iron gut' I just ate there anyway (oh how times have changed).

BellaB if you really really want sushi you can do your own homemade stuff - so long as you eat it immediately. That's according to my NZFSA handbook and that thing takes safety to the extreme! Apparently it's the rice that's the issue with sushi - so even if you go vege sushi you aren't going to escape.]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2007 11:11:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=153593&title=lunch-ideas#153593 <![CDATA[Lunch ideas : Yeah I wont touch subway with...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=153324&title=lunch-ideas#153324 Author: YvetteandElla
Subject: 7877
Posted: 31 May 2007 at 5:28pm

Yeah I wont touch subway with a 10 foot pole or salads that are premade - never really thought about salads from restaurants dont know why I never thought of that.

I will only eat vegetarian meals at restaurants though have been naugthy a couple of times and eaten chicken from restarants I trust - but only 2-3 times.]]> Thu, 31 May 2007 17:28:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=153324&title=lunch-ideas#153324 <![CDATA[Lunch ideas : Interesting article in the aucklander...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=153319&title=lunch-ideas#153319 Author: miss
Subject: 7877
Posted: 31 May 2007 at 5:22pm

Interesting article in the aucklander today - rates of food poisoning have doubled and in some cases even tripled.

When eating out it seems they say things like chicken are really bad, but I know food hygenists say that cold rice is the worst offender, closely followed by salad - the problem is that they are washed and then bacteria grows in the water molecules. That, aand cross contamination (no matter how well they try to avoid it) is why I don't have Subway - but boy do I miss my subway ans sushi!]]> Thu, 31 May 2007 17:22:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=153319&title=lunch-ideas#153319 <![CDATA[Lunch ideas : preggie ladies are warned off...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=153181&title=lunch-ideas#153181 Author: justme
Subject: 7877
Posted: 31 May 2007 at 1:21pm

preggie ladies are warned off just about anything from the deli area in supermarket.

If we eat chicken or any other meat - it has to be hot. It is definitely the "cold chicken in sushi that you aren't supposed to eat. If anyone can help me explain..?  - it's the food poisoning that you can get from chicken & other meat that is extremely dangerous for baby when carrying.

Also mayo or aoli & any sauces like that - because they are made using raw egg yolk which is also dodgie for baby..

We are even warned off eating salads while we're out as well because many are not rinsed in the kitchen of cafes & restaurants - which leaves risk of taxoplasmosis - found in soil. We must wash all root vegies as well for this reason

]]> Thu, 31 May 2007 13:21:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=153181&title=lunch-ideas#153181 <![CDATA[Lunch ideas : Its the rice in sushi that we...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=153139&title=lunch-ideas#153139 Author: BellaBoo
Subject: 7877
Posted: 31 May 2007 at 11:19am

Its the rice in sushi that we are not supposed to have I think. ]]> Thu, 31 May 2007 11:19:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=153139&title=lunch-ideas#153139 <![CDATA[Lunch ideas : Can we really not have teriyaki...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=153138&title=lunch-ideas#153138 Author: BellaB
Subject: 7877
Posted: 31 May 2007 at 11:12am

Can we really not have teriyaki chicken sushi for our whole pregnancy? I'm really struggling with this ]]> Thu, 31 May 2007 11:12:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=153138&title=lunch-ideas#153138 <![CDATA[Lunch ideas : Soft cheeses made in NZ are fine...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=153134&title=lunch-ideas#153134 Author: emz
Subject: 7877
Posted: 31 May 2007 at 11:05am

Soft cheeses made in NZ are fine in hot things (like paninis) as long as they are at the melting point. I'm so stoked with this as I couldn't imagine going 9 months without a chicken, cranberry and brie panini!]]> Thu, 31 May 2007 11:05:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=153134&title=lunch-ideas#153134 <![CDATA[Lunch ideas : What about muffins - savoury or...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152988&title=lunch-ideas#152988 Author: Glow
Subject: 7877
Posted: 30 May 2007 at 10:30pm

What about muffins - savoury or sweet fillings?

I'm making a batch of sweetcorn, cheese & chutney as we speak. Good to have in the freezer too. ]]> Wed, 30 May 2007 22:30:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152988&title=lunch-ideas#152988 <![CDATA[Lunch ideas : Thanks girls - these ideas are...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152980&title=lunch-ideas#152980 Author: Bobbie
Subject: 7877
Posted: 30 May 2007 at 10:08pm

Thanks girls - these ideas are awesome. Have a few days off now so will have to start trialling those recipes. It's certainly given me some food for thought (haha I crack myself up)

Hopefully others will find this useful too. Urgh if I see another cheese toastie in the next month it will be too soon.
-and yes sunshine I know what you mean - I really miss my cold chicken sandwiches (not sure I could keep them cold-cold on the way to work so I err on the side of caution)

Oh and DH says thanks - since he's been helping make the lunches for me.

Edited by Bobbie]]> Wed, 30 May 2007 22:08:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152980&title=lunch-ideas#152980 <![CDATA[Lunch ideas : bagel and soup from a tin! Egg...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152817&title=lunch-ideas#152817 Author: sunshine
Subject: 7877
Posted: 30 May 2007 at 3:40pm

bagel and soup from a tin!

Egg sammies are always good! even better with avocado. althouhg i must admit am missing my ham sandwiches! and sushi!]]> Wed, 30 May 2007 15:40:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152817&title=lunch-ideas#152817 <![CDATA[Lunch ideas : my fave lunches are i make a salad...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152746&title=lunch-ideas#152746 Author: megrac
Subject: 7877
Posted: 30 May 2007 at 2:18pm

my fave lunches are i make a salad with
tined tuna with sundried tomatoes or tined samon
lettus
tomatoe
cheese
pear
grapes
carrot
celery
and heaps of mayo

and every monday night i make a bacon hock soup and serve it for tea and the left overs feed DH for lunch for a week and i have it the next day for my lunch (dont like to eat left overs after a day)
soup=
1 potato
1 kumera
1 carrot
1 onion
2 cloves garlic
2 sticks celery
1/4 pumpkin
1 leak
1 bacon hock
1 packet of kings soup mix
saute veges in a little butter just till onion is soft then add 10 cups of hot water add soup mix and bacon hock and cook for two hours, remove bacon hock and take the nice meat off the bone and put it back in soup (i like to wizz the veges so the kids dont know what thay are eating before putting the meet back)]]> Wed, 30 May 2007 14:18:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152746&title=lunch-ideas#152746 <![CDATA[Lunch ideas : Meet in filled rolls would be...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152726&title=lunch-ideas#152726 Author: peanut butter
Subject: 7877
Posted: 30 May 2007 at 1:40pm

Meet in filled rolls would be ok if you had cooked it yourself and chilled it well. But i'd probably only feel ok having it cold the next day or 2. i wont eat it from the deli and i wont buy it in a filled roll. ]]> Wed, 30 May 2007 13:40:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152726&title=lunch-ideas#152726 <![CDATA[Lunch ideas : I think cottage cheese is okay....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152708&title=lunch-ideas#152708 Author: busymum
Subject: 7877
Posted: 30 May 2007 at 1:18pm

I think cottage cheese is okay. I was told that tuna is good for iron. Chicken is ok if you cook it yourself - make sure it's cooked well, and eaten hot-hot or cold-cold. Pack it separately to put in your rolls if you like - I am alo a fan of meaty rolls Left over roast meat/corned beef is also easily sliced for a roll.]]> Wed, 30 May 2007 13:18:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152708&title=lunch-ideas#152708 <![CDATA[Lunch ideas : My consultant midwife said that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152642&title=lunch-ideas#152642 Author: Freesia
Subject: 7877
Posted: 30 May 2007 at 11:30am

My consultant midwife said that New Zealand Brie and Camembert was ok (but only NZ). I didn't go into detail with her though because I hate cheese and won't be eating it anyway. I've been having lettuce (washed at home) and marmite sandwiches or the pots of noodles that you just pour boiling water into.]]> Wed, 30 May 2007 11:30:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152642&title=lunch-ideas#152642 <![CDATA[Lunch ideas : Yeah I am still really cautious...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152612&title=lunch-ideas#152612 Author: YvetteandElla
Subject: 7877
Posted: 30 May 2007 at 10:37am

Yeah I am still really cautious about chicken and meat

When we go to restaurants I always get veggie meals - am now a fan of tofu.

I went out for lunch yesterday and had a chicken salad - thought it would be ok but after eating a couple of peices decided not to eat the rest - my freind who is also preggas thought I was strange.

It is weird we all have our own lil things - she wont eat from thai restaurants (I love thai just make sure I get veggie) yet she would eat the chicken and she eats soft chesses - we are all so different]]> Wed, 30 May 2007 10:37:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152612&title=lunch-ideas#152612 <![CDATA[Lunch ideas : The food I&#039;ve been able to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152610&title=lunch-ideas#152610 Author: arohanui
Subject: 7877
Posted: 30 May 2007 at 10:35am

The food I've been able to stomach has just been cheese and tomato sandwiches (just take it as a cheese sandwich and add the tomato at work so it's nice and fresh) and plain pasta with a bit of grated cheese.

Quite boring so I'm also getting alot out of this thread! Very useful. The baked potato sounds yum. The thought of tuna makes me feel quite sick so don't think I could do that one!

YUM Subway sounds good. Mmmmm.]]> Wed, 30 May 2007 10:35:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152610&title=lunch-ideas#152610 <![CDATA[Lunch ideas : Reheated left overs are definately...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152591&title=lunch-ideas#152591 Author: peachy
Subject: 7877
Posted: 30 May 2007 at 10:15am

Reheated left overs are definately great as are baked potatoes! As I travel for work I am really limited to what I can eat and I don't have a microwave in my car or in my rental cars, so I have been having Subway Veggie Delights! As boring as they can be without meat in them, I find if you add a few different sauces they can actually taste REALLY good! I always make sure I go in at 12 or 12:30 so everything is super cold and fresh for the lunch time rush.

In my first few weeks of pregnancy I was super cautious, but I actually got to the point of being ridiculous, so once I got past the 12 week mark, I have started to relax a bit and pretty much eat anything now, but I am super cautious with chicken still as always!]]> Wed, 30 May 2007 10:15:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152591&title=lunch-ideas#152591 <![CDATA[Lunch ideas : I totally agree - even though...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152579&title=lunch-ideas#152579 Author: YvetteandElla
Subject: 7877
Posted: 30 May 2007 at 9:55am

I totally agree - even though I am at home it is tough to find things to eat - filled rolls are boring without meat

I found bagels and cream cheese nice and easy]]> Wed, 30 May 2007 09:55:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152579&title=lunch-ideas#152579 <![CDATA[Lunch ideas : Soup is great, filling when eaten...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152562&title=lunch-ideas#152562 Author: Bel
Subject: 7877
Posted: 30 May 2007 at 9:24am

Soup is great, filling when eaten with a piece of bread - so easy and can be homemade or from a can...]]> Wed, 30 May 2007 09:24:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152562&title=lunch-ideas#152562 <![CDATA[Lunch ideas : Tuna - I think once a week is...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152526&title=lunch-ideas#152526 Author: miss
Subject: 7877
Posted: 30 May 2007 at 8:41am

Tuna - I think once a week is ok. The problem is they feed on other fish, which means they have higher levels of mercury in them. If you want to eat fish more often, you need to eat bottom feeders, but I don't know what they are.

Lunches - my favourites became reheated leftovers, so try cooking a little extra at night. Otherwise I just had cheese and salad sandwiches, but that was because you dont' really get much of a lunchbreak in teaching and I couldn't always make it to the staffroom to eat let alone make anything!]]> Wed, 30 May 2007 08:41:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152526&title=lunch-ideas#152526 <![CDATA[Lunch ideas : Baked potato&#039;s -you can do...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152520&title=lunch-ideas#152520 Author: Glow
Subject: 7877
Posted: 30 May 2007 at 8:30am

Baked potato's -you can do them in the microwave at work or make them up at home. Top with cottage cheese, cheese, tomato, bacon, capsicum or whatever.

Fruit with yoghurt for desert

]]> Wed, 30 May 2007 08:30:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152520&title=lunch-ideas#152520 <![CDATA[Lunch ideas : DH makes his lunch now (and I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152518&title=lunch-ideas#152518 Author: kebakat
Subject: 7877
Posted: 30 May 2007 at 8:27am

DH makes his lunch now (and I did when I was still working) and we used to make filled rolls and buns etc. It only takes up an extra 5-10 mins in the morning to make them and everyone at work was always jealous that they looked so nice and fresh. I just buy freshly made buns at the supermarket every saturday morning and freeze them straight away and they are always really nice when they are unfrozen when we need them.

I also use to take pasta snacks if I didn't mind making it at work in the microwave and soups. And if I felt like being extra healthy I'd take along a fruit salad. Mostly just stuff outta a tin thrown into a plastic container with a couple of extra fruits added.]]> Wed, 30 May 2007 08:27:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152518&title=lunch-ideas#152518 <![CDATA[Lunch ideas : I may be wrong but I would have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152511&title=lunch-ideas#152511 Author: peanut butter
Subject: 7877
Posted: 30 May 2007 at 8:10am

I may be wrong but I would have thought cottage cheese was ok as it is pasteurised in NZ. soft cheeses like brie and camembert etc are the dangerous ones due to the bacteria that can be in them.

as for tuna, I think a moderate ammount is ok as it gives you lots of vitamins and fattyacids. I think it only gets dangerous if you were eating buckets loads!!!!!

Someone please correct me if I am wrong.]]> Wed, 30 May 2007 08:10:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152511&title=lunch-ideas#152511 <![CDATA[Lunch ideas : I&#039;m so confused on the food...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152507&title=lunch-ideas#152507 Author: ffudehtpu
Subject: 7877
Posted: 30 May 2007 at 7:58am

I'm so confused on the food thing, are we allowed cottage chese?  Also i thought Tuna was ment to be avoided because it was high in some mineral.  I too have ben living of cheese tosties for lunch.  so will eagerly await the replys.

 

]]> Wed, 30 May 2007 07:58:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152507&title=lunch-ideas#152507 <![CDATA[Lunch ideas : bought mayo is ok as it has been...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152485&title=lunch-ideas#152485 Author: peanut butter
Subject: 7877
Posted: 29 May 2007 at 10:46pm

bought mayo is ok as it has been pasteurised. It is the freshly made stuff with raw egg that you arent meant to have. dont know about the ol fashioned stuff made with sweetened condensed milk though]]> Tue, 29 May 2007 22:46:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152485&title=lunch-ideas#152485 <![CDATA[Lunch ideas : It says in my pg book you&#039;re...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152468&title=lunch-ideas#152468 Author: emz
Subject: 7877
Posted: 29 May 2007 at 9:46pm

It says in my pg book you're not supposed to have mayo?

I sometimes bake batches of mega muffins with broccoli, cheese, other vege in them. Will be doing this a lot so that I can get some vege in with my good old carbs (all I seem to be able to eat at the mo)]]> Tue, 29 May 2007 21:46:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152468&title=lunch-ideas#152468 <![CDATA[Lunch ideas : Cottage cheese and tomato on crackers...boring...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152467&title=lunch-ideas#152467 Author: Brenna
Subject: 7877
Posted: 29 May 2007 at 9:46pm

Cottage cheese and tomato on crackers...boring but easy ]]> Tue, 29 May 2007 21:46:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152467&title=lunch-ideas#152467 <![CDATA[Lunch ideas : Something I made up for work (years...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152464&title=lunch-ideas#152464 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 7877
Posted: 29 May 2007 at 9:34pm

Something I made up for work (years ago) and now make at home is a tin of flavoured tuna, some pasta (whatever you have or feel like) cooked and then mix together and if at work just heat it up. Or take the tin of tuna with you to work along with the cooked pasta and mix it there.]]> Tue, 29 May 2007 21:34:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152464&title=lunch-ideas#152464 <![CDATA[Lunch ideas : My favourite packed lunch ever...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152463&title=lunch-ideas#152463 Author: busymum
Subject: 7877
Posted: 29 May 2007 at 9:30pm

My favourite packed lunch ever was pasta salad - not as great in winter but still a yummy change:

cooked pasta shells (soft)
tomato, diced
capsicum, seeded and diced
cheese, diced (small)
mayonaise and water mixed 50/50 for scant dressing

Serve cold.]]> Tue, 29 May 2007 21:30:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152463&title=lunch-ideas#152463 <![CDATA[Lunch ideas : Wow - you are lucky, we have a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152461&title=lunch-ideas#152461 Author: MummyFreckle
Subject: 7877
Posted: 29 May 2007 at 9:22pm

Wow - you are lucky, we have a kettle and a dodgy microwave. I am kind of in the same boat - its really tricky as all the places around my work sell sandwiches and salads, none of which I would be overly comfortable with. We have lots of 'asian' food places as well, which normally wouldnt worry me but at the moment I dont want to risk it. I am also surrounded by sushi places which is really tough!!!

I too have been surviving on cheese toasties from the cafe next to our work, but am getting very bored of these now....we dont often have leftovers to take, and I know I should be more organised and be taking lovely healthy lunches....but dont seem to have the energy! So - any ideas from those of you that have been thru this already would be hugely helpful for us hungry mummies-to-be!!

 

]]> Tue, 29 May 2007 21:22:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152461&title=lunch-ideas#152461 <![CDATA[Lunch ideas : Righto ladies I&#039;m heartily...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152450&title=lunch-ideas#152450 Author: Bobbie
Subject: 7877
Posted: 29 May 2007 at 9:03pm

Righto ladies I'm heartily sick of toasted cheese sandwiches so I bow to all those on the board with more experience and pose the question....

What on earth do I have for lunch?

Please feel free to post all ideas that work for you. I'm sure some of you must have become creative

My current workplace has a microwave, fridge, freezer, zip, panini maker and toaster]]> Tue, 29 May 2007 21:03:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7877&PID=152450&title=lunch-ideas#152450