| Eating lunch during a busy work day can be a | | | | entree in their desk, just in case the scheduled |
| pretty dismal affair - fast food, something zapped | | | | chef is sick or forgets |
| in a microwave, or a meal at a restaurant are | | | | *choose a time frame during which lunch will be |
| less than ideal choices, especially if you're trying to | | | | available since you may not all be able to eat at |
| save money or eat healthy! But I have an idea | | | | the same time |
| that can solve all of these problems - an office | | | | *if it happens that food is running low before |
| lunch club! The idea behind a lunch club is for a | | | | everyone has eaten, consider larger portions or |
| number of coworkers to take turns providing a | | | | leaving a note as to what the portion size should |
| midday meal for the group to share. | | | | be |
| This idea is brilliant! If your work place has a | | | | And this is probably the best part - as a group |
| reasonably equipped kitchen, the first step is | | | | you can decide what type of cuisine you would |
| covered. Next, recruit a few coworkers who | | | | like to eat! Will you pick ethnic themes? Entrees |
| share your interest in freshly prepared lunches. | | | | selected from Weight Watchers, Cooking Light or |
| Between yourselves, decide how many times | | | | South Beach cook books? Will you occasionally |
| each week the "club" will provide meals and which | | | | offer vegetarian dishes? Or will the fare just be a |
| days will be an "on your own" day. So for | | | | fun surprise to look forward to? Make your |
| example, if eight colleagues want to participate | | | | choices based upon what you most wish to |
| and Fridays are going to be an "on your own" | | | | accomplish. Is weight loss a goal? More varied |
| day, each member will cook a meal for 8 every | | | | lunch menus? Camaraderie among staff? Saving |
| other week. | | | | money? Let these considerations guide you! And |
| Some points to keep in mind: | | | | remember to stay flexible - adjustments may be |
| *food allergies and strong dislikes | | | | necessary as the group takes shape. |
| *will the group provide paper goods or will each | | | | I just love the possibilities associated with forming |
| bring their own? | | | | a Lunch Club. Terrific food and friendship are sure |
| *encourage members to keep a nonperishable | | | | to brighten even the dullest work day! |