We went to Upper Canada Village for the day and had a great time. We enjoyed exploring the village and spending time together as a family. I packed a picnic lunch since I was not sure what options there would be to eat. I was glad I packed food and drinks because there would of been very limited choices and not enough for a healthy lunch and snack. Packing a lunch, snacks and drinks makes the day go so much smoother. Looking for gluten and dairy free options are not easy and when everyone is hungry it is no fun for anyone.
Some tips for packing a gluten and dairy free lunch for an outing.
- Get a cooler backpack, we picked one up at Canadian Tire and we have used it for Disney, soccer, camping, beach, car trips,etc.
- Pack drinks; water with ice, frozen juice, enough drinks for the day. Drinks can get expensive and it is important to stay hydrated in the heat.
- Keep the cooler bag cold so everything stays fresh, little ice packs and frozen water or juice work great
- Some ideas of what to pack; cut up veggies, fruit, rice crackers, rice chips or rice cakes, gluten free muffins or breads, hummus, salsa, pickles, gluten free treats, fruit to go, organic peanut butter and jam on thin square brown rice cakes, nuts and seeds, pasta salads with gluten free noodles, bean salads, etc.
- Don't forget napkins, plates and utensils if needed
- Have fun with it; pick up your child's favourite drink, lunch or snack to make the picnic fun
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