Parchment paper beats toothpicks for lunchbox wraps

Parchment paper beats toothpicks for keeping flatbread wraps closed in a lunch box. The real problem is usually the wrap, not the container: if it’s rolled loose, nothing will hold it shut.

The trick is to roll it tight and seal the edge. Spread a little cream cheese, hummus, or even peanut butter along the last inch of the flatbread before you roll. That acts like glue. Then lay the wrap seam-side down in the lunch box — the weight of the wrap itself keeps it closed.

Toothpicks work, but they’re clumsy, poke holes in your fillings, and aren’t great for kids. Skip them. Instead, roll the wrap tightly in a sheet of parchment paper, tucking the ends under like a burrito. The paper holds everything together and doubles as a plate when your lunch break rolls around.

Yes, there are special wrap-shaped containers, and they’re fine if you already have one. But you don’t need to buy anything. Parchment paper is cheaper, disposable, and does a better job.

Roll it tight, seal the edge, and wrap it in paper. Your wrap will survive until noon.