Kitchen

[house_cat]

I'm heading back to work after a long winter break. I'm looking forward to returning tomorrow, except for one thing...

I HATE TO MAKE LUNCHES!

Since I now have a Foodsaver, I'm wondering if I can prep five chicken wraps, seal them, and just pop one in my lunch bag each day.

I'm using sliced grilled chicken and a light coleslaw mix, because I thought it would hold up better than lettuce.

Has anyone done this type of prep-ahead lunches with Foodsaver?

[Mom2Dogs]

I have a food saver....if you do you use it for lunch you will have to watch carefully so that you don't smush your sandwich.

[house_cat]

@Mom2Dogs

I did it tonight. I made six chicken wraps on whole wheat tortillas and they're set to go for the week.  My unit has a gentle setting, as well as a pulse setting, so I was careful not to crush them.  If my  lunch is still fresh when Friday rolls around, I will be THRILLED!  

[jaxs mom]

Honestly, I don't see the point of using this for lunches. My husband takes lunch to work everyday but he just uses tupperware for his lunch items. But then I also wouldnt' want to eat a wrap that was made 4-5 days ago. To each their own. 

[ECBG]

Are you freezing the others or do they have lettuce in them?

[house_cat]

@ECBG

No, I'm not freezing them. The cole slaw has very little dressing on it and the chicken is griled and sliced.  I think they'll be fine. The one I had today was very good.

[ECBG]

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@house_cat wrote:

@ECBG

No, I'm not freezing them. The cole slaw has very little dressing on it and the chicken is griled and sliced.  I think they'll be fine. The one I had today was very good.

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@house_catI don't think I'd freeze slaw either  LOL!!!

[Kachina624]

I'd just put them in zip lock sandwich bags.   I also don't see the point of the Foodsaver  for sandwiches.   That heavy-duty freezer plastic for the Foodsaver is too expensive to use for sandwich bags.   It's overkill. 

[house_cat]

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@Kachina624 wrote:

I'd just put them in zip lock sandwich bags.   I also don't see the point of the Foodsaver  for sandwiches.   That heavy-duty freezer plastic for the Foodsaver is too expensive to use for sandwich bags.   It's overkill. 

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@Kachina624

You're probably right, but I got a good deal on the bags and I'm having so much fun!

[chickenbutt]

The only problem is that zip-lock bags don't keep anything fresh.  The air is able to circulate in and out of the bag constantly.