The little boy and I are so ready to conquer the 3rd grade. Same as last year, I’ve prepared myself for lots of early mornings in the kitchen. This year, we adjust our time a little bit earlier because school starts half an hour earlier as well. The good news is that the FIFA World Cup starts on the first week of school, so I have more than one reason to wake up way before dawn.
I know some of you have been looking forward to these lunchbox plans, and I’m really so happy and thankful for the appreciation and support. I’ve decided to make just a few changes this year to my posting, too. First, instead of a weekly plan, this is going to be bi-monthly. I think it makes for easier grocery shopping and meal planning (and blog posting, actually). I will also include at least two featured recipes per plan – one mine, and another I’ve found on the internet or from a cookbook. Disclaimer, most likely the recipe from the net is something I’m also only trying for the first time, so this has sort of an adventurous feel to it. At the same time, I promise to be sure to post feedback on the following week’s lunchbox post.
One last thing. I don’t have a shopping list yet this week because I still have a bunch of things from the summer that I need to use up. I also am pretty sure that what I’ve purchased from my trip to the supermarket this week is missing so many things, but I’m not sure what they are yet. Winner. Promise to make it up to you.
So, anyway. Featured this week is my ever-reliable chicken adobo recipe. Why? Because it’s the first batch of baons for this school year and I need to go for something familiar, reliable and comforting, that’s why. I also decided to try this Cheesy Tuna Mac recipe from one of my go-to references for make ahead meals, Once A Month Meals. I’m excited about this recipe coz it looks so easy! Another new recipe I’m trying out is one for a garlicky Beef Tapa that I found in the Breakfast! book special of Yummy. I actually marinated some already yesterday and split them into two batches, ready for freezing. Can’t wait to tell you how these two new recipes turn out.
Download the baon plan HERE, and I’ll be back with another one in two weeks.
What have you guys been packing for your kids? I’d love to get new ideas from you!
My daughter is in grade 1 and I’m still getting used to preparing lunch baon for her everyday.
I love the idea of a baon plan. Now you can have an easier time figuring out what to feed the kids 🙂
My son will love this.
Just can’t put too much garlic for now. Price per kilo is crazy! 😀
Now that I have one kid going to school, I think I better start meal planning too! Nakakaloka mag-isip ng baon!
Yes diba? If I didn’t plan ahead, feeling ko I’d end up preparing the same thing over and over.
I love adobo! I did baon meal plans when my husband and I still do 8-5 corporate jobs.
The adobo looks really good, nagutom ako bigla hindi pa naman ako nagbreakfast. This is definitely our dinner tonight.:) Thank you for sharing Sis:)
Hi Pat!
I envy you. I am getting so overwhelmed with this baon thing. Galing mo!
You’re really so organized when it comes to your baon plans. As for me, everything depends on what I’m in the mood to cook at the moment. Hahaha!
3rd Grade already! Big boy na sa Little MrC! Buti my little boy puro snacks lang baon since before lunch naman he’s home na. I dread when I have to make baon na for him na ulam and rice.
You know when I eat Tender Juicy Hotdog and rice nowadays, every bite reminds me of my elementary days when I would have that for baon. As in nati-TBT ako bawat subo!
No baon plan for me yet but next year this would be my weekly problem. hehehe! I love adobo.
I’m anxious for the time that Joaquin will be going to school and will need to bring baon! haha… He’s starting to be a little picky when it comes to eating. He used to eat anything and everything that we feed him.
Right now, his more into “dry” food and always looks for chicken and rice. I hope he doesn’t become too picky when he’s already school-age! 🙂
Thanks for this!!! So helpful! 🙂
I really need to make baon plan too! will be checking out yours
We used to plan our meals in a weekly basis. I think your idea of doing it bi-monthly is better.
Thank you, Daddy Allan! I find that it’s easier to plan way ahead.
Its good to have a Baon plan. I’ll be doing this soon when my kids start at school. The chicken adobo looks really appetizing Sis:)
Thanks for sharing:)
Thanks so much! Yes, planning really helps make early mornings more stress-free. 🙂
Hi mrs C! What a great thought, watching FIFA while preparing kids for school
Yep, gives me something extra nice to wake up for hehe! 🙂
Looking delicious! I love adobo, and are those mushrooms?
No, those are garlic cloves 🙂
I have downloaded the meal plan. Thanks, Patty! We need variety in our dishes at home. We do not have a school kids. We are all adults but prito all the time is not fun. 🙁
yay! Thanks for sharing Patricia! Adobo FTW! now checking the links on your post 🙂
You are super welcome, Mommy Pehpot! Good luck with the baon planning 🙂
I haven’t been packing bentos for the kids as they normally come home for lunch. Most of the time they buy snacks in the canteen during recess.
Thank for sharing sis. I am planning to make bento meals. But because our son’s school is just a few steps away from our house, I told our yaya to pick him up for lunch break 🙂 Mukhang masarap ang adobo sis ha, I will tell Daddy to cook adobo for dinner 🙂