The Lunch Box Project

Red Delicious Apples

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Orgler) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:59:00 +0000

I'd like to celebrate Iowa foods in the next few images. To start let's showcase a world-wide favorite...red delicious apples. Discovered as a seedling in Madison County, Iowa in the late 1800's, it's still just as popular today.

The Cranberry Owl

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Orgler) — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:26:00 +0000

It's Christmas Eve and family has finally arrived! We are so excited!

Happy holidays everyone!

The Pear Owl

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Orgler) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:00:00 +0000

I had to stick my favorite fruit on top of this owl.

The Banana Owl

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Orgler) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:30:00 +0000

What? You've never seen an owl balancing a banana on his head?

The Apple Owl

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Orgler) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 04:13:00 +0000

Owls are in style once again. My mother-in-law collected them way back and just took down her collection a few years ago.

Everything really does come back in vogue. I wonder if she kept those owls in a box somewhere.

Say Cheese!

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Orgler) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:54:00 +0000

Thanks to everyone that suggested cheese ideas over the last month. Here is the final print! You can find it here.

I Love Cake

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Orgler) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0000

...and lots of other goodies too.

Speaking of goodies, here is a sneak peak at all the things my illustrations land on:

notecards
postcards
recipe cards
stickers
small prints
large prints

Happy thanksgiving!

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Orgler) — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Mozarella Cheese

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Orgler) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0000

You can't go wrong with mozzarella...especially on pizza.

String Cheese

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Orgler) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:31:00 +0000

My kids' favorite lunchtime snack.

Graphic Recipes

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Orgler) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:56:00 +0000

I'm taking a little break from cheese to show you my latest project. Someone lovely asked me to draw her mom's special recipe as a holiday gift and this is the result. I was so inspired that I decided to offer this same idea to others. You can find out more here. Have a wonderful Monday!

White Cheddar Cheese

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Orgler) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0000

White cheddar is good on so many things, but simply on crackers is the best.

Creamy Havarti Cheese

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Orgler) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Several of you suggested this cheese and I'm embarrassed to say I've never had it. I have several cheeses I must add to my "try these" list now.

Cheese Curds

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Orgler) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:00:00 +0000

The person that requested these via Facebook challenged me to make them "cute". Not sure if I accomplished that, but here is my attempt at some cute cheese curds.

Asiago Cheese

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Orgler) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:00:00 +0000

Low in fat and rich in protein, asiago cheese is a healthy snack. Geez, I'll take some of that.

American Cheese

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Orgler) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0000

This one reminds me of my brother, not only because he requested it, but because he loves sandwiches. Somehow he manages to get everything in the fridge between two slices of bread.

Cheese Grater

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Orgler) — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 21:23:00 +0000

I better pop some common cheese tools into the mix...like a grater.

Parmesan Cheese

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Orgler) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:00:00 +0000

The real deal is called parmigiano reggiano. A friend on Facebook mentioned that the rinds are marked with the name of the maker, an official cheese stamp and the date of inspection. Whoa!

Pepper Jack Cheese

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Orgler) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:30:00 +0000

If you need a little spice in your life, this cheese is for you.

Fontina Cheese

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Orgler) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:30:00 +0000

I almost wrote that I've never tried this cheese, but then found out it is a popular fondue cheese used in the Alps. I did experience fondue in the Alps about ten years ago, so I may have indeed tasted this lovely cheese. Hmmm...

Sharp Cheddar Cheese

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Orgler) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0000

This is the most popular cheese in our house.

By the way, if you have a great recipe that incorporates any of these cheeses, please link to it in the comments section.

The Irish Mother sent me this great recipe for cheddar cookies! Thanks Margaret!

A Cheese Gathering

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Orgler) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Over the next couple of weeks I'll be highlighting your favorite types of cheese.I would love to hear about those you enjoy. Please let me know in the comments below or on my Facebook page. The final result will be a cheese print that includes the entire collection.

Let's start with a popular one...swiss cheese.

Wait, just one more thing...I've started creating graphic recipes. They are something you might be interested in. What are these? Just take a peak here.

What? I won?!

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Orgler) — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 13:53:00 +0000

Wow! I just found out that The Lunch Box Project won a Foodbuzz award for "Best Single Topic Blog"! I really can't believe it. A BIG thanks to everyone that voted. What a great day!

Good Food

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Orgler) — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:50:00 +0000

Peas in a Pod

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Orgler) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:00:00 +0000

You know, I have nothing profound to say about peas...except that my kids really like them.