What You Need Is a Snack Box
Snacking is an art and some people are more creative than others. Children usually have a natural tendency to snack, which forces people with children to develop skills on making snacks on demand, so if we traced the snack box’s history back to its inventor, I’m sure we would find Mom. …
Of course I didn’t invent the snack box, but I’m a fan of it. A while ago, a reader brought my attention to the snack format, and I’ve seen it iterate on various food Facebook groups for months now. As you can see, this is a very nice and practical idea.
The tackle box (which you call the snack box before you put any snacks in it) is a great snack transport system for several reasons: it keeps your various small foods neat and organized, and it also keeps your more tender snacks from crushing. …
The baffles in the box also keep different foods from touching each other, which I’ve heard is important for some kids (and some adults, for that matter).
When choosing a tackle box that will become a snack box, I would recommend a box with movable dividers so you can customize the box according to your needs and adjust the ratio of snacks as needed. (If you want a 1: 1 ratio of crackers to dried cherries, I support you – I just don’t want you to be obliged to any one format.)
What should be put in the snack box? Snacks, of course. Make it the same way as a charcuterie, cheese, or diner , and incorporate a wide variety of flavors and textures into it. Start with meats, cheese, and carbs, then add pickles, olives, dried fruits, fresh fruit, nuts, and whatever snacks you have in your pantry. Just remember to leave a compartment for the dessert (both in the box and in the stomach).