Chop a hard-cooked egg. Mix with salad dressing or melted butter, to a spreading consistency. 5. Equal parts of finely-cut nuts and grated cheese, with salad dressing 6. Equal parts of grated cheese and chopped olives 7. Sardines with lemon juice or a little dressing 8. Chopped dates with a little cream. Nuts may be added. 9. Thinly sliced tomatoes (seasonal) 10. Sliced cucumbers 11. Marmalade. Chopped nuts may be added. SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANNING In selecting the food the following suggestions may prove helpful: _Protein_--Sandwiches of fish, meat, egg, cheese, nuts, dish of cottage cheese For the older pupils, baked beans _Carbohydrates_--Bread, cake, cookies, jam, honey, dates, figs, raisins, prunes, candy _Fats_--Butter, cream, peanut-butter _Mineral matter_--Celery, lettuce, radish, tomatoes; fresh fruits _Note._--When possible, a bottle of clean sweet milk should form part of every lunch. SUGGESTIONS FOR DESSERTS Cup custards of various flavours Cookies with nuts and fruits Cakes--not too rich Pies well made and with good filling Candy--plain home-made Preserves Canned fruits Fresh fruits As often as possible, a surprise should be included, generally in the form of a dessert of which the pupil is fond. A surprise adds to the pupil's pleasure in eating and, indirectly, aids digestion. PACKING THE LUNCH BOX Much of the attractiveness of a lunch depends upon the manner of packing. We must consider the fact that the foods must be packed together closely and must remain so packed for several hours. This makes careful packing a necessity. RULES FOR PACKING 1. Be sure that the box is absolutely clean. 2. Line it with fresh paper every time it is used. 3. Wrap each article of food in wax paper. 4. Place in the box neatly, the food that is to be used last in the bottom of the box, unless it is easily crushed. 5. Lay a neatly folded napkin on the top. EQUIPMENT FOR PACKING Lunch box Waxed paper Paper napkin Cup or container with screw top Drinking cup Knife, fork, and spoon Thermos bottle or jar for milk or other liquid The box itself should be of odourless material, permanent, and light in weight, admitting of safe means of ventilation. Paper bags should never be used for food containers, as it is impossible to pack the lunch in them firmly and well and there is danger of their being torn or of insects or flies creeping into them. Boxes of fibre, tin, basket weave, or other material, may be used. The box will require scrubbing, and should be frequently dried and aired well. Many types of lunch boxes have compartments provided for the various kinds of food.