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| Lunch for mom-in-law |
While serving food for my mom-in-law, I found myself reflecting on something close to the heart: lunch boxes. And two distinct thoughts came to mind.
The first one takes me back to around 2012, to a small but meaningful side hustle I had while living near Ranka Corner Apartments in Cambridge Layout, Bengaluru. A teacher and an office staff member from Frank Anthony School asked if I could provide home-cooked lunch boxes. I said yes — I had the time, and honestly, I needed the money too.
Each day, I’d prepare simple, comforting meals — white rice, a curry or gravy dish, vegetables, and occasionally fish curry, beef or chicken, or an egg curry. I packed them neatly in aluminum containers, charging just Rs. 50 or Rs. 60 per box. Mr. John from the school would come home and collect the boxes by noon. It wasn't a big business, but it was a small gesture filled with effort, care, and survival — and it left a lasting memory.
The second thought was inspired by the beautiful film “The Lunchbox”, starring the late Irrfan Khan. That simple tiffin box — mixed up by mistake — connected two strangers through letters and shared meals. It reminded me how a lunchbox isn’t just about food — it carries emotions, care, stories, and sometimes, unexpected connections.
Now, the New Idea – Lunchbox as a Social Media Theme
With these thoughts lingering, a new idea sparked — why not start a Facebook or Instagram page centered around lunch boxes?
Here’s what it could look like:
What to Post?
Daily Lunch Box Pictures
Share real, relatable, home-packed lunch boxes — not fancy bento meals, but honest, balanced food made for kids, working adults, or even seniors. Also, with links to buy these lunch boxes from Flipkart or Amazon or from a local steel utensil store.
Lunchbox Ideas by Category
- For School Kids (age-wise menus – KG to Class V, tweens, teens)
- For Office-goers (Quick to pack, reheatable, healthy ideas)
- For Diet Needs (Diabetic-friendly, low-carb, high-protein)
Lunchbox or Dinner Box Ideas while Travelling by Train!
1. Roti and veggies or raita
2. Kerala parotta, with veg curry or non-veg dishes
3. Lemon rice or tomato rice with pickle
4. Pothi choru for Malayalees
5. Pulao and chicken
6. Curd rice and pickle
7. Ghee rice and side dish
8. Oil free dishes made in air-fryer
Daily or Monthly Lunch Boxes in Trivandrum
1. The Malt at Koravankonam ( Serving lunch and dinner)
Types of Lunch Boxes
Feature different types of containers — metal dabbas, Tupperware, steel tiffins, eco-friendly boxes — with pros and cons.
Community Feature
Invite young mothers, homemakers, or working women to share what they pack for their families. Let it be a creative and supportive space.
Tips & Tricks
- What stays fresh, esp while travelling?
- How to keep roti soft?
- Quick chutneys, vegies, or stir-fry hacks
- “5-minute prep, 20-minute cooking” routines
- Meal Planning for busy professionals & Weekly Menus
- Share sample weekly lunchbox menus. Make them downloadable or saveable.
Who Will Relate?
- Mothers packing meals early in the morning
- Working professionals trying to eat homemade
- Health-conscious followers looking for inspiration
- Nostalgic readers who miss mom’s lunchbox in school
- Aspiring food bloggers wanting to find a niche
Why This Idea Works?
- It’s relatable, useful, and visually appealing.
- There’s a strong emotional angle — we all have a lunchbox memory.
- You don’t need a studio — just a clean table, good natural light, and real food.
Final Thoughts
Lunchboxes are a slice of daily life — filled with love, routine, memories, and nourishment. Whether it’s a simple home-made food I made in 2012 or food packets for a train journey, each lunch box has a story.
So if you’re looking for a creative project or a niche for your blog or Instagram, maybe this is it — lunchboxes that feed, inspire, and connect.
P.S - If you travel by train, and if you can collect list of restaurants which serves good food near railway stations. Once you can make a list, you can post it on a blog or on YouTube Channel.
Sharing details of tasty and quality food close to railway stations has dual benefits - one for the train traveler looking for tasty meal and another for the small restaurant or home cooks. ( Just an offshoot idea)
P.S - Just sharing a very old blog post about First Holy Communion Candles I made for Lourdes Church, Cambridge Layout Bangalore.
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