The European luncher
Americans may just bolt down a quick bite or two, but lunchers across Europe take their noontime repast more seriously. If lunch is your big indulgence, these containers will do your meal justice.
OXO Good Grips Leakproof On-The-Go Salad Container ($15.99): Nothing could be more satisfying than the Big Salad, as popularized by Elaine Benes on “Seinfeld,” but keeping all those components separate until the last minute is key to preserving various textures. This nifty unit provides a wide bowl for your leafy greens as well as a dressing container, topped off by a plate that keeps proteins and other toppings separate until you’re ready to mix it all up. Pros: Leakproof and lightweight with a sturdy lid. Cons: The bowl might
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PackIt Freezable Lunch Bag ($21.50): It’s a complete cold-storage lunch kit: Freezable gels are built into the walls of the bag, which folds into a small package for freezer storage until you are ready to fill it. PackIt’s Flex Bento food storage container ($17.99) fits inside the bag, leaving plenty of room for drink bottles, whole fruit, yogurt cups and other snacks. Round it out with ToGoWare’s reusable bamboo utensil set ($12.95) which includes a knife, fork, spoon and chopsticks. Pros: The built-in freezer gels negate the need for separate ice packs. Cons: The bento container is mostly designed for dry ingredients.
The minimalist
“Grab and Go” is your mantra: You don’t want to carry around a bunch of containers, mix stuff up at your desk or have to wait in line for the microwave. You want to travel light.
Bee’s Wrap ($18 for two-pack): If you’re a fan of PB&J or any other kind of sandwiches, ditch the plastic sandwich bags in favor of a more environmentally sustainable option. These squares of organic cotton that have been coated in beeswax, tree resin and jojoba oil; simply wrap a square around your sandwich and then clean it off in cool water (warm water would melt the beeswax). Pros: Naturally antibacterial and reusable. Cons: Not everyone loves the smell of beeswax.
Preserve’s sandwich storage containers ($6 for two) and Vapur “anti-bottle” ($6.99$15.99): Preserve’s hard shell keeps sandwiches intact, and filling a Vapur with water and freezing it solid will keep your sandwich