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The heat in our casting area ruins my lunch, any tips for heat-resistant meals?
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waderamirez7mo ago
Dealing with that kind of heat is brutal, I used to work in a garage where my lunch would get steamed all morning. What saved me was packing things that actually taste better warm, like @tessaw96 said about chili in a thermos. I stuck with a really good vacuum flask for soups or pasta dishes that hold up to extra heat. Skipping mayo or dairy helped too, since those just turn nasty after a few hours. Even freezing a water bottle overnight kept my bag cooler so things didn't get totally cooked again. It's mostly about accepting the heat and choosing foods that won't mind it.
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blakepark7mo ago
In my last job at a warehouse, temps hit over 100 degrees regularly. I found that giving in and packing only hot foods felt like losing a battle. A heavy duty cooler bag with frozen gel packs let me bring whatever I wanted, cold stuff stayed cold. That meant I could still enjoy yogurt or chicken salad without worrying about spoilage. Putting in a little extra effort with cooling gear beats changing your whole diet for the heat.
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tessaw967mo ago
Heat-resistant meals" sounds like something you'd pack for a trip to the sun. You might have to accept that anything you bring is just gonna get cooked a second time, maybe even a third. I'd say just embrace the hot lunch life and bring stuff that's meant to be served warm, like a thermos of chili. Or start eating cold beans straight from the can like a true champ.
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dianawilson6mo ago
Guess your lunch is getting pre-cooked for free. @blakepark has the right idea with the cooler bag, otherwise you're just eating hot yogurt.
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