In the TV industry, ²ú±ð²Ô³Ù¨­ (boxed lunches) come with the territory, and, in my years here, I¡¯ve seen nearly every type of ²ú±ð²Ô³Ù¨­ you could imagine. They are, however, often ordered in bulk and usually contain some kind of meat or fish. Still, to refuse a ²ú±ð²Ô³Ù¨­ on set (in favor of eating your own packed lunch or running to the nearest convenience store) means it will go to waste, so I¡¯ve spent many breaks between takes picking through the edible bits and handing off the meat to hungry fellow actors.

But every once in a while a wonderful surprise comes along: the vegetarian ²ú±ð²Ô³Ù¨­. Yes, they do exist, and they are a beautiful sight.

Vegetarian ²ú±ð²Ô³Ù¨­s will likely be prepared with quality ingredients, which are often organic or macrobiotic. And when I open one of these colorful boxes of joy (on the rare occasion when they¡¯re available) they¡¯re met with the envious gazes of those left with standard meat choices, which makes me wonder why veggie options are not offered regularly.