Back to School – Back to Packing Lunches
Lunch breaks are much more enticing when something tasty awaits in your lunch bag. There are tons of local goodies that students of all ages will feel good about bringing to school. Prepare something that suits the day, mood or occasion:
For a Fruitful Day
Whether sweet or tart, red or not, try a variety of local apples! They are available all year round from Stirlings Fruit Farm, Scotian Gold, Masstown Market and Noggins Corner Farm.
For a Stand Out Sandwich
Craft your (or your child’s) favourite sandwich using local meat from Meadowbrook Meat Market and certified organic bread from Boulangerie la Vendéenne. Or make your own gluten-free bread with Valley Flaxflour. The Canteen in Dartmouth also offers up some tasty, locally-inspired, hearty sandwiches if you want to leave the prep to someone else.
For an Antioxidant Boost
Generously spread Haskapa jam between crackers or bread for a sweet addition to any snack. Or add VanDyks wild blueberry juice to a smoothie-to-go.
For Satisfying a Sweet Tooth
Feel guilt-free when packing a local chocolate treat for lunch. A fun addition is chocolate covered gummy worms from the Sweet Spot Chocolate shop! Gourmandises Avenue Chocolaterie, The Backdoor Bakeshop at Rhubarb and Acadian Maple also have several bite-size treats to indulge in.
For the Perfect Addition
Sprinkle some Schoolhouse Gluten-Free Gourmet granola and Terra Beata Cranberry Farm cranberries on your yoghurt or salad for a delicious, healthy and local addition! Or try this Back-to-School Granola Bar recipe – a tasty treat for any lunch bag.
For a Wake-Me-Up
Up late reading textbooks? Up early packing lunches and rushing the kids off to school? Revitalize your senses through both the aroma and taste of Nova Scotian coffee from Just Us! Coffee Roastery, Full Steam Coffee or Nova Coffee.
For a Snack That Will Impress
Local cheeses and Nova Scotia wine go well together – and provide a great evening snack for the adults in your life. Bring Tidal Bay and Fox Hill Cheese to your next potluck or book club meeting and you will be the hit of the party.
If you have any other local back to school snacks you love, make sure to share them with us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using #TasteofNS.