CHAPTER 12
Gear Guide
At its most minimalistic, preparing and packing lunch requires only a basic kitchen, two sizes of containers or screw-top jars—which are as well-suited for the workplace as they are for an intimate picnic—utensils, and a tote bag. The following are simply products I’ve tested while developing, plating, and packing the recipes for this book. And, like the recipes, I aim to give you options—there’s bound to be at least one tool that appeals to you here.
Gear Guide
Portable Containers and Food Wraps
• Bee’s Wrap (food wrap): http://www.beeswrap.com
• Black + Blum: https://www.boxappetit.com
• ECOLunchbox: https://ecolunchboxes.com
• Glasslock: http://glasslockusa.com
• IKEA: http://www.ikea.com
• Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca
• LunchBots: http://www.lunchbots.com
• Monbento: http://us.monbento.com/en
• President’s Choice: https://www.loblaws.ca
• Rubbermaid: http://www.rubbermaid.com
• Russbe: http://www.russbe.com
• Starfrit: https://www.starfrit.com
• Takenaka: https://www.takenaka-global.com
Jars
• Ball: https://www.freshpreserving.com
• IKEA: http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/categories/departments/small_storage/15937
• Le Parfait: http://www.leparfait.com
Thermal Containers
• Black + Blum: https://www.boxappetit.com
• LunchBots: http://www.lunchbots.com
• Thermos: http://www.thermos.com/product_catalog.aspx?CatCode=FOOD
Meal Prep Storage
• Bee’s Wrap (food wrap): http://www.beeswrap.com
• Glasslock: http://glasslockusa.com
• IKEA: http://www.ikea.com
• President’s Choice: https://www.loblaws.ca
• Rubbermaid: http://www.rubbermaid.com
• Starfrit: https://www.starfrit.com
Small Appliances
• Blender: Blendtec: http://www.blendtec.com
• Blender: Vitamix: https://www.vitamix.com/ca/en_us
• Food processor: Cuisinart: http://www.cuisinart.ca
• Kitchen scale: Starfrit: https://www.starfrit.com/en/electronic-scale-quartz-model
• Pressure cooker: Instant Pot: http://instantpot.com
• Slow cooker: Breville: https://www.breville.com/ca/en/products/cookers/bpr700.html
Water Bottles
• Black + Blum: https://www.boxappetit.com
• Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca
• Kate Spade: https://www.katespade.com
• S’well: https://www.swellbottle.com
Lunch Bags, Totes, and Picnic Baskets
• BAGGU: https://baggu.com
• Barebones Living: http://www.barebonesliving.com/c/10/Coolers
• Bed Bath & Beyond: https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com
• Built NY: http://www.builtny.com
• Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca
• Kate Spade: https://www.katespade.com
• L.L. Bean: https://www.llbean.com
• Takenaka: https://www.takenaka-global.com
• Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.ca
Coolers
• Barebones Living: http://www.barebonesliving.com/c/10/Coolers
• Coleman: http://www.coleman.com/coleman-coolersandwaterjugs
• Yeti: http://intl.yeti.com
Beverage Making
• Coffee, burr grinder: Baratza Virtuoso https://www.baratza.com
• Coffee, gooseneck pour-over kettle: Fellow Stagg Pour-Over Kettle (electric and stovetop) http://fellowproducts.com/stagg/
• Coffee, pour-over: Fellow Stagg Pour Over Dripper http://fellowproducts.com/shop/staggdripper/
• Coffee, pour-over: Hario v60 http://www.hario.jp/index.html
• Kitchen scale: Starfrit https://www.starfrit.com/en/electronic-scale-quartz-model
Plates and Platters
• CB2: https://www.cb2.com
• IKEA: http://www.ikea.com/ca/en
• Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca
• Small-batch ceramicists: https://www.etsy.com
Drinking Glasses
• Duralex: https://www.duralexusa.com
• La Rochere: https://www.larochere-na.com
• Loliware Biodegr(edible) Cups: https://www.loliware.com
• Riedel: https://riedelcanada.ca
