The Food Blog
The Food Blog
Let’s face it — lunch is one of those sneaky budget drainers. Whether it’s a meal deal here or a takeaway burrito there, the costs add up fast. But what if you could enjoy flavourful, satisfying, and nutritious meals every day without spending more than £2 a pop? No, it’s not a fantasy. With a Read More
Why Greek-Inspired Lunches Hit the Sweet Spot for Workdays Tired of uninspired sandwiches and soggy salads? If your work lunches are more chore than cheer, it might be time to rethink your midday meal — Mediterranean style. Greek-style lunchboxes aren’t just delicious; they’re balanced, colourful, and refreshingly easy to prep. Packed with lean proteins, crunchy Read More
Think back to the last time your lunch leaked in your bag, or you ended up reheating sad leftovers in a shared microwave. In 2025, lunching smart isn’t just about what you pack — it’s how you pack it. With new innovations in design, insulation, and eco-conscious materials, adult lunchboxes are finally living up to Read More
Picture this — it’s lunchtime, you open your lunchbox, and instead of a heavy, bread-laden sandwich, you find something vibrant, flavourful, and energising. No bloating, no crash — just good food that gets you through the afternoon without the 3 p.m. slump. That’s the beauty of low-carb lunches. Whether you’re following a keto lifestyle, aiming Read More
Bento for Grown-Ups: Beyond the Cute Characters When most people hear “bento box”, their minds go straight to kawaii (cute) lunches made for children — pandas shaped from rice, vegetables carved into flowers, and tamagoyaki smiling back at you. But bento is so much more than that. In Japan, bento is a deep-rooted cultural practice, Read More
We’ve all been there — standing in the work kitchen queue, eyeing the only microwave as your lunch hour ticks away. Or worse, realising halfway through the morning that the office microwave is out of order altogether. The solution? A delicious, no-reheat lunch that you’ll look forward to eating — even when it’s cold. Cold Read More
You know that mid-afternoon slump — when your brain checks out around 3 p.m. and you’re left wondering where all your energy went? Often, it’s not just fatigue from work but the food you’ve eaten (or haven’t). What you pack in your lunchbox can make or break your daily energy levels. This guide dives into Read More
You’ve got a full week ahead. Meetings, errands, maybe school runs or workouts — and somehow, you’re also supposed to eat well, save money, and not rely on meal deals every day. Sound familiar? That’s exactly where Sunday lunch prep comes in. A bit of planning and cooking on a Sunday can set you up Read More