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to think this is a perfectly good sized lunch?

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FenellaFellorick · 06/06/2015 17:54

For my 15 and 16 year old sons?
(If not a very healthy one but that's not my question Grin)

Ham and cheese salad sandwich, a frube and a wafer bar.

I am doing the next 2 weeks packed lunches for the freezer and this is being hotly contested in my house right now Grin

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FenellaFellorick · 06/06/2015 18:24

Because they cant always tell when they are full. My youngest in particular compulsively eats and isn't able to regulate himself. My husband eats like a pig (and stays slimish at me the git ) and thinks they should have as much as they want and I wanted an outside view because sometimes it's nice to reachinto the main world and see what other people think. Just to keep an idea of what's 'normal' (with big '' on)

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Higheredserf · 06/06/2015 18:23

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CakeNinja · 06/06/2015 18:23

Nowhere near enough!
Blimey, they're nearly grown men Shock
My dds are 9&11 and make their own lunches. They have 5 items in there.
Also, not that you asked and I know it isn't the point of the thread but the sugar content will cause them to crash and feel hungrier than they would be if the components were different, not necessarily more food.
Appreciate with the sn that they may not be open to other food types.
But the fact they don't think its enough food is all you really need to know!

redcaryellowcar · 06/06/2015 18:23

A bit off topic of portion size but when I was at seconday school and my dmum had a busy job she used to freeze those cheese topped rolls with ham in them, they were fine, think I would do two per day for hungry teenagers.

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FenellaFellorick · 06/06/2015 18:20

Because they can't eat gluten. The rolls are also gluten free.
This is possibly why they dont complain about the food It simply isn't possible for gf bread to get any more horrible Grin

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Heyho111 · 06/06/2015 18:20

Why are you asking here about if that's enough ?
If they say they are still hungry - it's not enough !
Not sure why you don't believe them or am I missing something

momb · 06/06/2015 18:18

I freeze sandwiches too, but have never tried it with the coleslaw already in. Doesn't it go slimey OP?

I have petite girls and one baguette would be more than enough for them, but the bigger SDs would eat more than that. Can I ask why you bought wheat free chocolate bars to serve with bread? I know they are on special offer in Tesco at the moment but the wheat ones are still cheaper (and slightly more filling).

lemoncurd20 · 06/06/2015 18:15

Also, as it's a roll, do people actually eat two rolls? What about sandwiches, would you eat 4 slices of bread's worth?

lemoncurd20 · 06/06/2015 18:14

I think the real question here is why on earth are you making their lunches at that age!

I'd be hungry though, I'd eat the wafer in the morning then be disappointed at lunch. Add some fruit and crisps and you're fine.

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FenellaFellorick · 06/06/2015 18:13

Salad actually freezes fine. It is all diced up and made into a mix with the ham and cheese and it works surprisingly well.

Or maybe they have low standards Grin

Yes they are old enough but this is easier for me. I won't bore you with the details but due to their sn everything takes ages and is a faff and I have enough of that and I just want to Chuck sandwiches in a freezer and be done with it Grin

I accept the mn verdict that my lunches are indeed mean and I'll stick another sandwich in.

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bloodyteenagers · 06/06/2015 18:13

Frozen sandwiches.. Why?
Just bread is a bit odd after defrost. Great for toast but bit soggy.

Don't want to make their sandwiches. They are old enough to make their own. Fuck freezing them, tell them from Monday everyone is responsible for doing their own pack lunches.. Their future partners will thank you

TwinkieTwinkle · 06/06/2015 18:13

Please, please, please share how you freeze sandwiches!

BillyBigchin · 06/06/2015 18:13

My 14 year old DSS would not be pleased if that was his lunch! That's a wee snackette for a teenage boy Grin

WorldsBiggestGrotbag · 06/06/2015 18:13

Not the point of the thread I know but why are you making their packed lunches?! I made my own from secondary school age. Surely 15 and 16 is old enough to make their own?!

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GhoulWithADragonTattoo · 06/06/2015 18:10

You get the sandwich out in the morning. It keeps the lunchbox cooler and fresher and is defrosted and fresh at lunch time (although salad won't be good).

GhoulWithADragonTattoo · 06/06/2015 18:09

Freezing cheese and / or ham sandwiches is fine. But I'd add the salad quickly on the day.

PurpleDaisies · 06/06/2015 18:04

At 15/16 aren't they old enough to be making their own lunches?

riveravon23 · 06/06/2015 18:04

I always thought you couldn't freeze salad??

Marcipex · 06/06/2015 18:03

Mine would eat twice that (beanpole).

Bair · 06/06/2015 18:03

You could just tell them to supplement it themselves. You've gone to quite some effort there, tell them they are free to add some cheese and crackers or fruit on the day? If at 15/16 you're not happy with what' made for you you should make it yourself. (Careful though, I wanted different from what Mum made, so made my own packed lunch from 14. Brother has never whined and my Mum still does his bait up and he's late twenties.)

I am going to try the sandwich freezing.

littlejohnnydory · 06/06/2015 18:03

My ds eats two sandwiches - he is 7 and very skinny. He also has a piece of fruit / some crudites and a yogurt. If he didn't have a second sandwich, he would have some crisps and a cereal bar. I don't think this is anywhere near enough for active teenage boys.

Yes, freezing sandwiches is disgusting!!

Baddz · 06/06/2015 18:03

No way.
My Ds is 11 and eats more than that!

riveravon23 · 06/06/2015 18:02

Yes, my teenage sons would all have easily eaten two of that size sandwich. And as well as the other things would have eaten something else besides - cake, chrisps and fruit. Actually my very tiny 7 year old foster child has more than that in her lunchbox. Sorry.

Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 06/06/2015 18:02

How can you freeze a salad sandwich? Doesn't the salad go all manky?

No problem with the concept of frozen sandwiches, but there are only a few things that freeze well in sandwich form, surely!

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