Airline food is awful. Actually, make that airline food in the USA. On my India trip this time, I did a fair bit of flying around and the food was always good. Something to note, they gave out actual silverware instead of the plastic stuff used here. The food was tasty, hot and fresh – really enjoyed eating on the flights within India. Sad to say, it is a different story this side of the Atlantic. Most of the food/snacks served only aggravates the vata imbalance in the system thereby causing gas, bloating and constipation coupled with that awful feeling of discomfort that comes from sitting in a cramped seat for hours. Peanuts, potato chips, soda – all these are REALLY bad if you’re flying.
En route to San Juan, Pinch and I came up with a menu. Food that should pacify the vata, ground the system and not lie in your tummy like a stone. This is what we came up with. Of course, this is a vegetarian airline (!) and so if anyone is willing to contribute to the non-vegetarian part of this equation, we can have a great thing going…:-)
Breakfast:
Water
Orange/Pineapple Juice
Milk (Soy/Plain)
Fresh fruits (grapes, strawberries, melons, bananas, pineapples)
Chocolate milk
Cooked Oatmeal (milk + Raisins + dried cranberries)
Tea (Ginger/Licorice/Tazo/Peppermint)
Fig/Date bars
Lunch:
Fresh fruits
Whole wheat pasta with zucchini and squash (Marinara/Pesto sauce)
Thin rice noodles with soy-tamarind sauce and vegetables
Rice pulao with vegetables and cucumber raita
Couscous pilaf with vegetables and yogurt
Tea:
Tea (Ginger/Licorice/Tazo/Peppermint)
Whole grain crackers
Dinner:
Tomato-Basil Soup seasoned with fennel
Pumpkin-carrot soup with ginger
Whole wheat breadsticks
Lentil-rice casserole (KHICHDI)
Making up this menu was a lot of fun since both of us enjoy good food that is healthy and well-proportioned in all its ingredients. Wish some airline would take this up…:-)
gleefulfreak says:
i want to fly on your airplane! 🙂
May 30, 2006 — 8:50 pm
Lakshmi says:
Me too… all I need is someone to take this plan up!
May 30, 2006 — 8:54 pm
gaia_child says:
I’m vata type, I wanna try your menu as well 😀
What is tazo tea by the way?
May 30, 2006 — 9:04 pm
Lakshmi says:
Tazo is a brand of tea. They have a nice assortment of teas.
May 30, 2006 — 9:11 pm
freegeek says:
Maybe you should write an email to Vijay Mallya 🙂
May 31, 2006 — 4:01 am
Lakshmi says:
This menu is only for US airlines. The Indian ones serve good food!
May 31, 2006 — 12:11 pm
sumthn2say says:
I concur! Airlines serve pathetic unsuitable meals. I absolutely love ur lunch and breakfast menu.
May 31, 2006 — 10:36 am
Lakshmi says:
Me too! This is all the food that I’d love to eat…:-)
Btw, that’s another great user pic. Have you tried your hand at modelling?
May 31, 2006 — 12:13 pm
sumthn2say says:
No dear, I ve never thought of modelling. You are the first to suggest so. And who would be interested, anyway? I am currently doing my PhD. in economics, and aspiring to teach someday:) What about you?
May 31, 2006 — 4:07 pm
Lakshmi says:
I think you have lovely features… that’s why I asked.
No, I don’t aspire to be a model but I also dream of teaching one day…:-)
May 31, 2006 — 8:04 pm
on9thheaven says:
yummmmm… airline or no airline, your menu sounds good 🙂
May 31, 2006 — 1:23 pm
sumthn2say says:
Sorry, I replied you by mistake, on9thheaven. I wanted to reply to locks’ comment. Wondering when I will learn to tackle this.
May 31, 2006 — 4:06 pm