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Before we talk lunch, let me share an experience that I hope will take to heart and keep cooking despite mistakes.

I made a final trip to the peach orchard. I was unfamiliar with the variety (Victoria) that was left but I thought, how bad can they be?\xa0I didn't love their flavor and they weren't very sweet- recipe for disaster right there but I ignored that and carried on. I mean, I'm a chef. I can deal with that, right?\xa0I didn't think they would make a good cobbler or peach butter and since I had such a great result using extra tomatoes to make a tomato chutney, (Side note: The tomatoes were delicious to start with.) I thought, I'll use these for a peach chutney. Good idea? Apparently, not.\xa0I made all the same moves and things were going well until the chutney \nstarted to cook down and it got browner and browner and browner. It ended up looking like baby poo. And the taste\u2026well, if you start with marginal peaches, you end with marginal peaches.

And this was a fail that you really can't come back from so into the garbage it went.\xa0Lesson learned that I already knew but chose to ignore.\xa0You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear no matter how many other ingredients you use to support your efforts. Just ain't happenin'!

Now let's talk lunch as you head back to business, school or both.

Packing a flavorful and healthy lunch is important for energy and productivity.

Stuffed sweet potatoes, wraps, and grain bowls are versatile and delicious lunch options.

Using an Instant Pot can make meal prep easier and more convenient.

Keep trying new recipes and ingredients to discover what you enjoy.

And never give up!

Highlights:

00:00 Introduction and Excitement for Back to School

01:41 The Importance of Packing Flavorful and Healthy Lunches

08:13 Flavorful and Healthy Lunch Ideas: Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

13:49 Flavorful and Healthy Lunch Ideas: Wraps

17:09 Flavorful and Healthy Lunch Ideas: Grain Bowls

19:55 Using an Instant Pot for Easy Lunch Prep

21:42 Conclusion and Encouragement to Try New Recipes