What to eat on airplanes?

[jennlin]

If you're traveling/flying through convenient meal times, what do you bring to eat? Airport food is $$$$, and with no access to microwave, food choices are hard to come by. H hates sandwiches, so other than that, what is good/easy to pack?

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How long is the flight?

[jennlin]

May 25, 2012 9:40:24 GMT -5 @uwhuskygirl said:

How long is the flight?

Short. But h gets cranky when he doesn't eat- and he's used to packing junk like cheez-its as an airplane meal.

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I usually take a few granola bars with me.

[sarack]

we usually bring beef jerky and water and fruit. it isn't like a meal, but since he doesn't like sandwiches, i'm not sure what else. maybe you could bring a bagel and cream cheese? some chips or cheez-its and fruit?

[amandasw]

so... what does he want to eat? I don't know, I'd just make H fend for himself, lol. I'm the one that gets cranky without food, but for short flights I don't usual bother bringing much. I'd probably take some kind of snack mix and fruit snacks.

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Why don't you just eat a heavy snack before and then get a real meal when you land?

[jennlin]

May 25, 2012 9:56:43 GMT -5 @uwhuskygirl said:

Why don't you just eat a heavy snack before and then get a real meal when you land?

We're leaving right after work to run errands on the way to the airport.

Amanda- if I make him fend for himself, I'm the one that has to deal with his crankiness! I have selfish reasons for wanting him to be full and happy.

I'll prob just make him eat a sandwich

[sarack]

sounds like making him eat a sandwich is best.

[emyinpink]

since I (obviously) can't eat sandwiches, I usually do almonds, cheese, and some sort of meat and/or chopped veggies.

[amandasw]

May 25, 2012 10:04:05 GMT -5 jennlin said:

May 25, 2012 9:56:43 GMT -5 @uwhuskygirl said:

Why don't you just eat a heavy snack before and then get a real meal when you land?

We're leaving right after work to run errands on the way to the airport.

Amanda- if I make him fend for himself, I'm the one that has to deal with his crankiness! I have selfish reasons for wanting him to be full and happy.

I'll prob just make him eat a sandwich

lol I know, I know. You could always put together your own version of one of those things you can buy: fruit, crackers, cheese, deli meat etc. Like a sandwich, but more fun!

[jennlin]

May 25, 2012 12:20:45 GMT -5 @amandasw said:

May 25, 2012 10:04:05 GMT -5 jennlin said:

We're leaving right after work to run errands on the way to the airport.

Amanda- if I make him fend for himself, I'm the one that has to deal with his crankiness! I have selfish reasons for wanting him to be full and happy.

I'll prob just make him eat a sandwich

lol I know, I know. You could always put together your own version of one of those things you can buy: fruit, crackers, cheese, deli meat etc. Like a sandwich, but more fun!

haha i like this idea. a build-your-own sandwich will cater to the handy-man in him. i bet he'd like this, and i have all this stuff since i eat salad/sandwich almost everyday. it's like a sandwich in disguise.

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May 25, 2012 11:51:37 GMT -5 spunbutterfly said:

Cold pasta. Like spaghetti and some garlic bread wrapped in foil.

Please tell me that you don't eat this on the plane.

[amandasw]

May 25, 2012 14:23:30 GMT -5 jennlin said:

May 25, 2012 12:20:45 GMT -5 @amandasw said:

lol I know, I know. You could always put together your own version of one of those things you can buy: fruit, crackers, cheese, deli meat etc. Like a sandwich, but more fun!

haha i like this idea. a build-your-own sandwich will cater to the handy-man in him. i bet he'd like this, and i have all this stuff since i eat salad/sandwich almost everyday. it's like a sandwich in disguise.

exactly! and it appeals to his man-child who also wants to play with food. who doesn't like to play with their food?! so it's food and entertainment for the trip. I want bonus points.