Recent Bentos (303 & 304)

bento 303

As is usual with June, I become absent at Not Exactly Bento as work becomes super busy.  And super busy it has been.  But so fun.  With mid-July, I’m finally finding a bit of time to come back and say hello. I didn’t even worry with packing bentos in June too much.  It was a… Read More

Lunch: Black Beans & Spanish Rice

spicy black beans and spanish rice

Last Wednesday, I had my last scheduled day to eat out this month as part of the monthly meeting at work I’ve mentioned before.  And as usually happens in the middle of the month I became extremely busy with professional and personal obligations that normallly leave me feeling harried with little time.  This is always… Read More

Bento: Beef & Peppers (293)

bento 293

Yesterday, I stuck to all of my bento goals, except for posting a picture of my lunch or dinner.  There was a good reason; I didn’t eat lunch or dinner.  Every morning, I eat a little something for breakfast: an egg sandwich, half a ham sandwich, half a peanut butter sandwich, some cereal, etc.  The only… Read More

Bento: Black Bean & Quinoa Burrito (292)

bento 292-0036

It’s back to basics for me as I try to find a new recipe that is freezer AND bento friendly. Today, I’m trying a black bean and quinoa burrito with other tasty goodies for a vegetarian lunch that I hope is a pleases the palate.