How long do sandwiches and wraps last in the fridge?

If I make a bunch of ham, cheese and salad wraps on Sunday night to take to work for lunch with frozen homemade soup, will they be foul by the time Wednesday rolls around?

I am trying to save money by not ordering food at work any more, but also am as lazy as fuck.

by Anonymousreply 23December 24, 2019 9:11 PM

You know, one of my friends had an older brother with whom he got into a huge argument about whether he had to put water in the pot to boil an egg.

My friend kept saying, "John, why do you think they call it a BOILED egg?" His brother kept saying that was ridiculous. You don't need to put water in the pot to boil an egg. After about 10 minutes, my friend gave up and told him to do whatever he wanted.

I don't know why I was reminded of that story.

by Anonymousreply 2June 29, 2018 4:20 AM

Salad, wrapped in meat and cheese, will become wilted, then brown and slimy after a day or two in the refrigerator.

by Anonymousreply 3June 29, 2018 4:22 AM

Hi Op -

It's Ginny from Accounting, here.

Yes, the Sunday Night Wraps will be squishy by Wednesday, alas -

Though this is the case, bring a pack of flatwraps (flat bread) Mondays to keep in your little desk drawer; the deeper of the two. Also take along a squeezable bottle of store-brand Dijon mustard to keep in same desk drawer. However, every day, bring along fresh slices of turkey lunch meat, safely sealed in Zip-loc bags. (Kirkland for the turkey lunch meat is a very good choice.)

When lunchtime rolls around, roll 'em up at your desk, and you're set; and it didn't cost a thing.

by Anonymousreply 4June 29, 2018 4:26 AM

OP, it's not that hard to make a fresh sandwich every day.

That said, if you really want to take that route, I suggest using a "rustic" type of bread like a ciabatta and LIGHTLY toasting the bread before applying your chosen condiments and meats. Many Ciabatta's will hold up well to refrigeration. For your toppings, choose vegetables that aren't going to wilt or get mushy sitting in the fridge for a day or two. Shredded Iceberg, for instance, will be disgusting after sitting for a day. Arugula might hold up well. Sliced Persian cucumber (you know, the small cucumbers) will stay fresh and crispy.

by Anonymousreply 5June 29, 2018 4:26 AM

[quote]OP, it's not that hard to make a fresh sandwich every day.

Seriously, it is a fucking sandwich, not a turducken. It takes two minutes to make the night before.

by Anonymousreply 6June 29, 2018 4:30 AM

I keep instant oatmeal at work. Nothing takes less time to prepare.

by Anonymousreply 8June 29, 2018 4:37 AM

OP, sandwiches taste better if they are fresher (not in the fridge for days)

by Anonymousreply 9June 29, 2018 4:39 AM

Just buy a sandwich when its on sale at your local grocery store or get something from the dollar menu at Taco Bell or McDonalds.

by Anonymousreply 10June 29, 2018 4:50 AM

Make some. Omit lettuce or greens. Bag 'em. Freeze 'em. Thaw and enjoy.

by Anonymousreply 11June 29, 2018 4:51 AM

The way I often did lunch when I was working was to take portions of leftovers in microwavable containers along with maybe some bread and some fruit, usually an apple or a banana. I only occasionally made sandwiches or wraps the night before and just grabbed the lunch bag from the fridge on my way out the door the next morning. I don't think I would make them several days in advance though. Otherwise I bought frozen lunches if they were on sale for a dollar (usually some kind of pasta) or personal pizzas. Does your work lunchroom have microwaves OP?

by Anonymousreply 12June 29, 2018 5:02 AM

It'll last for 4 days op. Just dont put onions or tomatoes i it.

by Anonymousreply 13June 29, 2018 5:10 AM

OP, I’m lazy too and don’t cook much. I also hate spending money on lunch cafe food at my job (though thankfully a salad is only $4).

I’d get items to make soup with (vegetables, spices, and chicken, rice, lentils etc) - make it Sunday night, and then put into Tupperware. My soup lasts me a week or more. Also just make a fresh sandwich in the morning before you leave - it takes only a few minutes. I also like instant oatmeal and then put berries on top of that.

by Anonymousreply 14June 29, 2018 5:18 AM

[quote]I don't know why I was reminded of that story.

...or why once reminded you felt compelled to tell us.

by Anonymousreply 15June 29, 2018 5:18 AM

OP here.

I was thinking of using grated carrot and beet as the salad with the ham and cheese, because they are less likely to wilt. But from what you say it’s better to spend 2 minutes the night before making the sandwich fresh.

I just can’t be bothered when I’m ready for bed and want some down time to think about food.

Alternative is to buy a single fresh sandwich roll from the bakery next to my bus stop and bring the fillings in a zip lock with my frozen soup and coffee carafe.

by Anonymousreply 16June 29, 2018 5:25 AM

Who the hell freezes sandwiches? And WHY?!

by Anonymousreply 17December 24, 2019 6:59 PM

OP, put all the fixings for the sandwich in neat separate containers in your fridge. Then, assembling the sandwich will take little or no time in the morning.

by Anonymousreply 18December 24, 2019 7:12 PM

OP, forget the bread just mix your sandwich fillings with a bag of salad greens

by Anonymousreply 19December 24, 2019 8:17 PM

R17, why did you feel the need to bump this thread?

by Anonymousreply 20December 24, 2019 8:23 PM

If your office has a refrigerator, I'd go the route of bringing all the ingredients and making the sandwiches while at work. On the other hand, in the past I would make sandwiches without the condiments, tomatoes or lettuce (pack them on the side) then add them when ready to eat. Those are the things that will make your sandwich soggy if you leave them in the sandwich too long. Or,a just go with the classic baked/broiled chicken and veggies. That stays good longer, can be frozen and thawed and is better for you than bread every day.

by Anonymousreply 21December 24, 2019 8:51 PM

The meat and cheese wraps will be good for several days. Take the salad on the side. That will wilt very quickly. I doubt it would make it from the night before until lunch the next day, nevertheless days later. Just put the salad in a small plastic container or even in plastic wrap covered again with foil. If you want any dressing or mayo put it on the side. For the wrap get a good size tortilla so it really wraps well and you don't have to use just one slice of meat and one of cheese. You can put mayo or whatever on the wrap. Sandwiches on bread, especially soft bread like white bread don't keep too well if you just any spread on them. Wraps hold up better.

by Anonymousreply 22December 24, 2019 9:05 PM

Also, if you pack your lettuce/green in separate containers or sandwich bags throw a paper towel in with then to soak up the excess moisture. This trick keeps your greenery from turning slimy for a much longer period.

by Anonymousreply 23December 24, 2019 9:11 PM

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