Bento boxes might have originated in Japan, but they are currently very popular in the US, for both children and adults.
There is something so delightful about opening a neatly packed bento box at lunchtime. The compartments, the variety, and the little pops of color make eating feel like a treat instead of a routine. In our house, bento boxes have become a favorite way to keep school lunches interesting for the kids and to make adult lunches feel a little more special too. With just a bit of planning, you can create boxes that are fun, healthy, and completely — Read full post
Now that the kids are back in school and I need to make lunches for two kids daily instead of one, I thought it would be fun to explore some “easy” bento designs.
Are you familiar with the concept of “bento”? If you were to look up the definition in the dictionary it would say “Bento is a single-portion takeout or home-packed meal common in Japanese cuisine. A traditional bento holds rice, fish or meat, with pickled or cooked vegetables, usually in a box-shaped container.” However, to many moms (and some dads) bento is more than that – bento is — Read full post
