Snazzy Sack Lunches

In an effort to become more environmentally conscious, I've recently invested in some Bento-style lunch containers for my daughter and my husband. Their cuteness begs for something better than a PB&J sandwich or last night's leftovers. Luckily, this week's Los Angeles Times has a roundup of 40 inspired packed lunch ideas, as well as tips on how to prepare and pack the most appealing lunches. I don't know about you, but I wouldn't mind opening my lunchbox to find a homemade calzone, a generous wedge of frittata or a trio of fancy cheeses with a baguette, fruit and almonds.