What Are Good Lunches for Eating in the Car?

Faith Durand
Faith DurandSenior Vice President of Content at AT Media
Faith is the SVP of Content at Apartment Therapy Media and former Editor-in-Chief of The Kitchn. She is the author of three cookbooks, including the James Beard Award-winning, The Kitchn Cookbook. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband and two daughters.
published Apr 12, 2010
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Q: I drive for my job, visiting as many as five different locations in a single day, often on different sides of the city. I don’t always have time to go home, or even to stop for lunch. I find myself in the drive-thru more often than I would like.

What are some suggestions for lunches I can pack in the morning and easily eat in the car (driving or parked)?

Sent by Erin

Editor: Erin, when on the go and in the car, we really like snacky, modular lunches. Try packing a little cooler with a lot of small snacks, and things that will keep well from day to day. Think small cherry tomatoes, cheese sticks, celery stalks, grilled chicken breasts cut into small chunks, a cup of yogurt, a big tossed green salad, and a bag of crackers. Things you can reach in and grab when you have a few spare minutes in between destinations.

Readers, what suggestions do you have for Erin and her car-based lunches?

Related: What Are Good Lunches That Don’t Need To Be Reheated?

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