Lunch box ideas

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This is what Ramam said he would like to carry for lunch.
2 samosas,2 cookies, mango lassi and custard apple. All neatly packed in a red lunch box.
It is a far far cry from what I send him!!!
And according to him this would be an ideal dinner
Grilled chicken, KFC  burger, French fries and coke.

Hahahahaha....

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Padma said…
let him have his day...enjoy Ramam...
February 26, 2015 at 2:45 PM
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