Family Style

[Meeko]

I see what you're saying, but this is how I do it....

I either cook a big meal for lunch, and only put a small amount in the serving dishes at a time, then pack up the untouched-never been at the table-leftovers up for my families dinner that night....

or

Cook a big meal for dinner and save the leftovers to reheat (the proper amount/serving size) for lunch the next day.

For me, there isn't any more waste then serving from the counter. If I make a big pot of meatsauce at lunch time, for example, and I only have 4 kids that day, I only put 1 cup in one bowl, and 1 cup of spagetti in another. I can always go back and add more to the serving dish (using a clean spoon of course) and the rest gets packed up for my families dinner.

Its the same amount of food whether I plate it myself or put it in a bowl and let them do it.

Here's a few videos on family style dining......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRBzCMGzSvs&feature=youtu.be

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIpan...ature=youtu.be

This is what I do too. I often make enough to take home for my family too. What I take home to them is on a pot on the stove as I only add a small amount to the serving dishes and go back if necessary. No child contamination!