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Bento of the Day: BBQ bento
When you didn’t prepare a lunch the night before, here’s a quick bento for the morning that I prepped and cooked while my husband took care of breakfast. (bottom left) Leftover pulled pork barbecue was reheated, and then cooled down to room temperature in an ice bath. (center bottom) A couple pieces of Trader Joe’s [...]
Bento of the Day – Valentine’s
For this heart-filled Valentine’s day bento, 80 percent of it was prepared the night before. Avocado slices sprinkled with lime juice, sea salt, and smoked paprika gave some healthy fat and vibrant green to the pink and red decorated bento. Most of the silicone cups were heart shapes, but they were all pink or red. [...]
Bento of the Day
“Ooh, Mommy! I like this lunch” Avocado and tomato sandwiched on sprouted grain bread. Fresh blueberries and yellow bell pepper. A delicious rainbow of beautiful fruits and veggies for lunch!
Bento of the Day
Octopus made from a hot dog. Super simple to cut the legs. Talk about putting some fun and wow into a lunch. Dill pickles and cloud/bird shapes from swiss cheese using Kotobuki Vegetable Cutters. Face made from nori cut with a paring knife, although I’d love to get a Seaweed Nori Punch Decorating Tool.
Bento of the Day
Mixed greens with Tillamook cheese and red bell peppers and dried cherries drizzled with a lemony italian dressing are garnished with a fish-molded hard-boiled egg with sesame and nori seasoning. My son took one look and declared “Yum! I like stars!”. I think this bento will return home empty.
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