With kids headed back to school soon, parents’ thoughts may turn to the packing of imperishable and durable lunches and snacks. Think: energy bars and drink boxes. Many common lunchbox foods were developed in military labs, including a big one in Massachusetts, says food writer Anastasia Marx de Salcedo. Her book is called “The Combat-Ready Kitchen.”
Click the audio player above to hear her interview with New England Public Radio’s Carrie Healy.