Vegan Lunch Box Around the World offers a delicious array of meat-free, egg-free, and dairy-free lunches that will take you on an adventure across the globe. The book includes balanced international and regional American menus with 100 recipes from Ratatouille to Moroccan Tagine, New England Chowder to a Japanese Bento Box. With quick and easy recipes, fruit and veggie ideas for even the pickiest eaters, and an allergen-free index, Vegan Lunch Box Around the World is essential for every family raising healthy kids—and for anyone who packs a lunch.
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Cookie.com, 8/18/09
“Gives ideas for meat-, cheese-, and egg-free lunch entrees that will appeal to carnivores and vegans alike.”
PlanetLactose.com. 8/17/09
“With quick and easy recipes, fruit and veggie ideas for even the pickiest eaters, and an allergen-free index, Vegan Lunch Box Around the World is essential for every family raising healthy kids—and for anyone who packs a lunch.”
Wa'sTacoma Tribune and Olympian, 9/9
“Jennifer McCann has traversed the globe for a second time to find inspiration for her plant-based meals. A clever concept…”
Baltimore’s Child magazine, 9/1
“Although aimed at parents, plenty of teens will love this book as a way to support their decision to go vegan—and there is no doubt that school lunches need all the help they can get!”
NJ’s The Record, 9/7
“Readers are whisked around the globe in search of the best lunch foods in the second installment of McCann’s ‘Vegan Lunch Box’ series.”
Omaha World Herald and Lexington Clipper-Herald, 9/2
“The book offers an eclectic variety of flavorful and generally quick-to-prepare lunch option for vegans.”
Tulsa World, 8/24
“Her creative cookbook features ways to shake up lunches with plenty of plant-based fuel.”
Louisville Courier IL, 10/7 and Northwest Herald, 10/17
“A clever spin.”
BasilandSpice.com, 10/7
“Highly recommended for a constituency of medical providers, dieticians, homemakers, chefs and health buffs everywhere.”
VegNews magazine, December 2009 issue
“Jennifer McCann prevents lunchtime monotony…Known for her eye-catching bento-box presentations, McCann takes lunchtime on a world tour, hitting cultures from Central America, throughout Asia, and everywhere in between. Whatever your age, Vegan Lunch Box Around the World will transform your daily lunch into a mini-vacation.”
Living Without, January 2010
“McCann takes you on a delicious gustatory trip without leaving the neighborhood.”
January, 11/17/09
“If you’ve ever wondered how to shake up your noontime meal, have a stroll through Vegan Lunch Box Around the World. It’s possible you’ll come away from it looking at many foods in an entirely new way.”
“Gives ideas for meat-, cheese-, and egg-free lunch entrees that will appeal to carnivores and vegans alike.”
PlanetLactose.com. 8/17/09
“With quick and easy recipes, fruit and veggie ideas for even the pickiest eaters, and an allergen-free index, Vegan Lunch Box Around the World is essential for every family raising healthy kids—and for anyone who packs a lunch.”
Wa'sTacoma Tribune and Olympian, 9/9
“Jennifer McCann has traversed the globe for a second time to find inspiration for her plant-based meals. A clever concept…”
Baltimore’s Child magazine, 9/1
“Although aimed at parents, plenty of teens will love this book as a way to support their decision to go vegan—and there is no doubt that school lunches need all the help they can get!”
NJ’s The Record, 9/7
“Readers are whisked around the globe in search of the best lunch foods in the second installment of McCann’s ‘Vegan Lunch Box’ series.”
Omaha World Herald and Lexington Clipper-Herald, 9/2
“The book offers an eclectic variety of flavorful and generally quick-to-prepare lunch option for vegans.”
Tulsa World, 8/24
“Her creative cookbook features ways to shake up lunches with plenty of plant-based fuel.”
Louisville Courier IL, 10/7 and Northwest Herald, 10/17
“A clever spin.”
BasilandSpice.com, 10/7
“Highly recommended for a constituency of medical providers, dieticians, homemakers, chefs and health buffs everywhere.”
VegNews magazine, December 2009 issue
“Jennifer McCann prevents lunchtime monotony…Known for her eye-catching bento-box presentations, McCann takes lunchtime on a world tour, hitting cultures from Central America, throughout Asia, and everywhere in between. Whatever your age, Vegan Lunch Box Around the World will transform your daily lunch into a mini-vacation.”
Living Without, January 2010
“McCann takes you on a delicious gustatory trip without leaving the neighborhood.”
January, 11/17/09
“If you’ve ever wondered how to shake up your noontime meal, have a stroll through Vegan Lunch Box Around the World. It’s possible you’ll come away from it looking at many foods in an entirely new way.”
About the Author
Jennifer McCann is the creator of the award-winning Vegan Lunch Box blog. She lives with her husband and eight-year-old son in Kennewick, Washington.
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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was the first in line at my local bookstore to grab a copy of Vegan Lunch Box Around the World. I have to admit that I am a fan of McCann's blog, and her first book, the Vegan Lunch Box, but this book is its own work of art that makes you not only want to use this book, but turn your own lunches into a work of art no matter what your age.
McCann's book is useful in multiple ways. First, she provides several menu suggestions for various parts of the world including: United States, Canada. Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, Western Europe, Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, India, Africa, Asia, Australia, and Japan. If you are unfamiliar with any of these locations, having the menu suggestions are invaluable. Also, the book has a picture gallery, showing multiple lunch box options and presentations of the menu. The pictures are so elegant; it really makes me want to have multiple lunchbox systems. The other way that the book is amazing is that it offers over 125 recipes. The recipes are very friendly to the family on the go. Many come together quickly and are made with items that can be found at the store (in a bigger city) or easily ordered online. With items that might be harder to find, McCann always gives options to order from the internet. This means that there might be some preplanning involved, but gives you something to look forward to in the mail. If you're pressed for time and looking for easy yet inventive vegan recipes, than just double or triple the recipes depending on the amount of people you have, and you have vegan dinner! Yay! Even McCann's most exotic recipes have ingredients that are commonly found. The Moroccan Tagine is a great example. It's elegant and exotic, yet, every ingredient can be found in a common supermarket.
I can't recommend this book enough. McCann strikes again, but this time with more exotic recipes, better allergen information, and more lunch boxes. Whether you're cooking for someone who is 4, or you're 94 and packing your own lunches, don't take more time reading this review! Grab a copy of this excellent book and start making vegan lunches!
McCann's book is useful in multiple ways. First, she provides several menu suggestions for various parts of the world including: United States, Canada. Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, Western Europe, Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, India, Africa, Asia, Australia, and Japan. If you are unfamiliar with any of these locations, having the menu suggestions are invaluable. Also, the book has a picture gallery, showing multiple lunch box options and presentations of the menu. The pictures are so elegant; it really makes me want to have multiple lunchbox systems. The other way that the book is amazing is that it offers over 125 recipes. The recipes are very friendly to the family on the go. Many come together quickly and are made with items that can be found at the store (in a bigger city) or easily ordered online. With items that might be harder to find, McCann always gives options to order from the internet. This means that there might be some preplanning involved, but gives you something to look forward to in the mail. If you're pressed for time and looking for easy yet inventive vegan recipes, than just double or triple the recipes depending on the amount of people you have, and you have vegan dinner! Yay! Even McCann's most exotic recipes have ingredients that are commonly found. The Moroccan Tagine is a great example. It's elegant and exotic, yet, every ingredient can be found in a common supermarket.
I can't recommend this book enough. McCann strikes again, but this time with more exotic recipes, better allergen information, and more lunch boxes. Whether you're cooking for someone who is 4, or you're 94 and packing your own lunches, don't take more time reading this review! Grab a copy of this excellent book and start making vegan lunches!
28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book explains how to prepare exquisite lunches
from the storage phase to packaging and preparation.
Here are some samples of classic recipes:
o omega 3 protein bars
o mango noodles from Thailand
o caramel dip with vegan cream cheese
o Bahama Mama's beans and rice
o California roll-gluten free
o Patatas Bravas from Spain
o Balsamic strawberries
o lemon-lime sparkle and a host of other fine preparations
There is an exhaustive list of recommended resources and
websites at the end of the book. The volume comes highly
recommended.
Dr. Joseph S. Maresca
from the storage phase to packaging and preparation.
Here are some samples of classic recipes:
o omega 3 protein bars
o mango noodles from Thailand
o caramel dip with vegan cream cheese
o Bahama Mama's beans and rice
o California roll-gluten free
o Patatas Bravas from Spain
o Balsamic strawberries
o lemon-lime sparkle and a host of other fine preparations
There is an exhaustive list of recommended resources and
websites at the end of the book. The volume comes highly
recommended.
Dr. Joseph S. Maresca
27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By A. M. Jones
Format:Paperback
My family is not vegan or even vegetarian, but my son is sensitive to dairy, so I try to keep it out of his diet and particularly out of his school lunches. However, he LOVES food of all kinds and always wants to try new things. So I need to be creative about packing his lunches. The standby of PBJ will only be sufficient for him every once in a while.
This book is filled with great menus and recipes for very healthy lunches, and I would say that most of the meals can be modified to a diet that is not vegetarian or vegan. But whether you want to go entirely vegan or not, you will find lots of healthy ideas in this book.
In all honesty, I use it more for inspiration and suggestions than for the actual menus. When I'm at a loss for ideas on what to pack for lunch this week, I'll flip through the menus and recipes and look for something that I can easily manage with the ingredients I have on hand or with only a couple of items added to my weekly grocery list. I always find something new and fun to try.
And best of all, my son got very excited when I got this book. He went straight to the pictures, pointed to every single one he saw, and asked me to make them all for him. They vary from pizza to sushi, and quite honestly, I'm not always up to the task. But there are plenty of quick and easy suggestions for busy mornings that can be tossed into the lunch box in a snap.
Overall, it's a great addition to my healthy lunch collection and I would recommend it to anyone.
This book is filled with great menus and recipes for very healthy lunches, and I would say that most of the meals can be modified to a diet that is not vegetarian or vegan. But whether you want to go entirely vegan or not, you will find lots of healthy ideas in this book.
In all honesty, I use it more for inspiration and suggestions than for the actual menus. When I'm at a loss for ideas on what to pack for lunch this week, I'll flip through the menus and recipes and look for something that I can easily manage with the ingredients I have on hand or with only a couple of items added to my weekly grocery list. I always find something new and fun to try.
And best of all, my son got very excited when I got this book. He went straight to the pictures, pointed to every single one he saw, and asked me to make them all for him. They vary from pizza to sushi, and quite honestly, I'm not always up to the task. But there are plenty of quick and easy suggestions for busy mornings that can be tossed into the lunch box in a snap.
Overall, it's a great addition to my healthy lunch collection and I would recommend it to anyone.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
love the sushi
My son can be a stubborn, picky eater so we often try different recipes searching for what he likes that day. Read more
Published 1 month ago by PumpkinHanif
3.0 out of 5 stars
Very few pictures in kindle copy!
I am very disappointed in the kindle copy of this book. There are very few pictures to inspire wanting to use any of these recipes. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Allison L Reid Kozyra
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book!
I am so happy with this book. It has something for everyone and really, even though I haven't tried all of the recipes, I doubt it will lead me wrong. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Janelle
5.0 out of 5 stars
great ideas for lunch
i love the recipes they have here and there cute styles i cant wait to start my next semester with cute lunch box food =3
Published 4 months ago by melissa
5.0 out of 5 stars
great book
i really like the book. attractive pictures. good menu ideas-- not just recipes. the ideas of using cookie cutters and carrot flowers has worked to get the 5 year old to actually... Read more
Published 9 months ago by spiggycat
5.0 out of 5 stars
Vegan Lunch Box Love
I love this book. My kids and I eat whats in it all the time and I am so thrilled that it is full of good Idea's.
Published 18 months ago by BekieBoots
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book!
This book provides a variety with easy to follow recipes that are sure to please even picky eaters! I am a new vegan and all of the recipes I've tried thus far have been hits in... Read more
Published 19 months ago by J. Rhees
4.0 out of 5 stars
Love this as much as the other Vegan Lunch Box cookbook
I just love this book! Not only am I able to pack healthy lunchboxes for my kids and my husband - But I can teach them about foods from different parts of the world. I love it.
Published 24 months ago by Lisa
4.0 out of 5 stars
Impressively unique
The recipes were so varied! I really enjoyed the stir-fry watercress. Though the watercress required an expedition to find it. But the results were beyond words. Read more
Published on February 6, 2011 by BlackbirdZ
4.0 out of 5 stars
could be better organized, but worth buying
If this book were better organized i would have given it 5 stars. That is my only real complaint. It can be hard to find what you are looking for when the first half of the book... Read more
Published on January 22, 2011 by Kirsten M. Houseknecht
