The Penny Whistle Lunch Box Book (Paperback)

~ (Author), Annie Gilbar (Author), Jill Weber (Illustrator)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

With its whimsical line drawings and an unusual 11 8 format, this gourmet cookbook is undoubtedly cute, but parents who have made one too many peanut butter and jellies for their children's lunches may not find a lifeline here. Anyone willing to pack a thermos of egg-drop soup, containers of strawberries and cream or nut bread made from scratch (recipes included here) probably isn't even looking for help. The rest of us want wholesome brown-bag meals that hold up after five hours at room temperature. A chicken salad recipe that calls for homemade mayonnaise, for example, discounts the perishable nature of this ingredient. The authors ( The Penny Whistle Party Planner ) are also unduly fond of preparing hot foods, such as piroshki or toasted cheese sandwiches, and wrapping them in foil in a vain attempt to retain their heat. Although the introduction invokes USDA dietary guidelines and a few recipes (e.g., for homemade potato chips) nod at nutrition, fat and salt are major players in many dishes (barbecued spareribs marinated in soy sauce, peanut butter and bacon sandwiches).
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Library Journal

A fairly upscale collection of school lunches from the authors of The Penny Whistle Party Planner (Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1987). Recipes for breads, muffins, sandwiches, soups, snacks, and more are interspersed with nutrition information, cooking tips, and chatty anecdotes. Not a necessary purchase, though parents bored with the lunch box routine may find some ideas here--there's a whole chapter on peanut butter.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Fireside (September 15, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671737937
• ISBN-13: 978-0671737931
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #806,235 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars No More Lunch Box Blues!, February 5, 2001

By	Tricia Moyer (California) - See all my reviews

Does your child bring their lunch box home with half-eaten, picked-at food? Do the items sent to school end up on the "trade table" in exchange for "more desirable" items? Do your kids roll their eyes at the menu for their lunch box that day? Then this is the book for you! Authors Meredith Brokaw (wife of Tom Brokaw), Annie Gilbar and Jill Weber pack this delightful book full of over 100 tempting and nutritious recipes sure to make your child the want to actually keep and eat their lunch, and look forward to the fun, tasty, nutritious treats inside. These recipes are not difficult to make; nor do they require obscure ingredients--but they do add a touch of creativity and a lot of love. This book is full of terrific ideas!

5.0 out of 5 stars the Pennywhistle Lunch Box Book, August 31, 2008

By	M. Stabin (warwick, ny United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have what I believe is the orginal book. The Lunch Box Book by Annie Gilbar from 1984. I used many of the recipes in the book and felt it was worth keeping even though my children are grown. I have used some of the recipes for adult eating as well. Nicole's Zucchini Bread is a favorite.
I am now teaching preschool and parents are looking for easy but delicious lunch recipes. I am planning on ordering the lastest version of this book and recommend you do the same. Of course for preSchools or Day Care , know your school's policy with recipes containing nuts.

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding recipes, March 8, 2008

By	silky69 - See all my reviews

I am very impressed with this book for the quality and ease of the recipes. These are all your basic ingredients that are easy to find at any grocery store. It's one of those books that is great for a working mother or father who wants to fix something delicious in a short amount of time. Examples of some easy recipes are: Chicken Drummettes with a simple recipe using brown sugar, soy sauce, rice wine, ginger, scallion and chicken drummetts. Next, Mom's Chicken Salad with egg yolks, mustard, raspberry vinegar roquefort cheese, chicken, celer, grapes and peanuts or pumkin seeds---nutritious, delicious, and easy with minimal amounts of clean-up time. GREAT BOOK!!