December 19, 2004

How to have a disappointing lunch

In an effort to spend less money on lunch, save time, and eat healthier, I started shopping for stuff that I can bring into the lab and eat while working. One of the masterpieces of cuisine which I purchased is called "Soup at Hand," made by Campbells. I like soup, I have hands, so it seems like a perfect match. Unfortunately, the "creamy tomato" is more likely to be "ketchup with pepper added." It is not good.

But I've eaten plenty of shitty food before, because my main goal with food is to eat it and be done - I'm not the kind that savors a delicious meal. I think the necessity of eating is one of the greatest hindrances to mankind. But enough about that. The thing that really bothers me about this soup is that there is a warning on the lid that says, "Caution: Contents are hot." Okay, I can sort of understand putting this on a coffee cup at McDonald's or Starbucks. There, you are being served boiling hot coffee. Wait, no, I can't understand it. It's stupid even at Starbucks. But bear with me. This soup is purchased at room temperature. You have to heat it yourself for it to get hot! Who the hell could possibly spend 5 minutes of their time watching this thing in the microwave with the express purpose of heating it, only to be surprised when the beeper goes off and it is hot!? Finals stress and holiday stress is really getting to me, and now this soup thing on top of it. I am going to go punch another hobo. Posted by mill1991 at December 19, 2004 01:10 PM | TrackBack

Comments

Amy's Burritos are very tasty, healthy and not tremendously expensive (probably more than soup, but, cheaper than eating out). They are also are individually wrapped so you can just stick one in your bag and it will mostly be thawed by lunchtime. I heat them up right in the plastic (after opening it). I'm sure all sorts of chemicals are leeching out into my organic burrito, but at least I don't need to mess with a plate.

http://www.amys.com/products/category_view.php?category=10

Posted by: Kaitlin at December 19, 2004 01:53 PM

Oh yeah, I've seen those in the store. When I saw the price, though, I assumed they were some kind of gilded or diamond-studded decorative burritos. Sort of like Fabrege eggs of the burrito world.

Posted by: Tim at December 19, 2004 02:57 PM

Yeah. They aren't cheap. I got them on sale. Now I like them so much I'm afraid I'll end up shelling out big bucks for them when they aren't on sale. However, they are pretty filling and two-some dollars isn't too bad for an entire meal that is all fancy-schmancy organically healthy. It's better than anything I would end up getting on campus.

Posted by: Kaitlin at December 19, 2004 07:10 PM
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