To make no-litter lunches, try some of Molly’s creative ideas, or improvise with your own natural ingredients. Add a piece of fresh fruit or even an ear of baby corn in its own husk as a snack.

Veggie Sandwich

Sandwich a tomato slice and a leaf of basil between two thick slices of Armenian or English cucumber cut at an angle. Spread a little mayonnaise on the cucumber to hold the tomato in place. Wrap in a grape leaf or two, and secure with a chive.

Health Food Sandwich

Make a sandwich of peanut butter, raisins, mayonnaise, and lettuce on your favorite bread. Wrap in a large grape or cabbage leaf, and tie up with a parsley stem.

Celery Sandwich

Place a strip of sun-dried tomato and a narrow slice of grilled or poached chicken between two sticks of celery. Cut a 1/2-inch “napkin ring” shape from a long, narrow pepper or eggplant, and slip it over the celery sandwich to hold it together.

Split Banana

Slit through the skin of a banana and partially through the flesh, drip melted chocolate inside, and cover with granola. Close the skin again; the cooling chocolate will hold the banana closed.

Molly Chappellet

Co-owner

Chappellet Winery

1581 Sage Canyon Road

St. Helena, CA 94574

707-963-7136 or 800-494-6379

Fax: 707-963-7445