NTM: Green Giant Garden Vegetable Medley

Today’s bento is another of those that I showed off yesterday. Since you’ve already seen that picture, I leave you with a “new to me” post for the day. An explanation of NTM follows at the end of this post. I’m not one much on frozen things that you heat, steam, stir fry, or what… Read More

Sunday Shopping

Today’s grocery shopping brought a smile to my face and 2 new foods in my basket, such as the yellow carrots above. Or maybe they were called “golden” carrots. I remember not. All I know is that I like carrots so much I figured I’d give them a whirl this week.  I thought they might… Read More

New Things in My Kitchen

I have two new things in my kitchen I want to share. Item #1: Lock & Lock Egg Keeper First, I have a deep and abiding love for Lock ‘n Lock.  I discovered L&L last year when I started bentoing.  I’ve switched over all my Rubbermaid to L&L.  It’s the bomb!  I’ve wanted an egg… Read More

Bento: Sad Little Bento (66)

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Leftover chicken from the chili powder chicken I’d made a few weeks ago and froze Steamed green beans Carrots and dipping sauce for those Mozzarella cheese stick This sad little lunch encouraged me to go to the grocery store last night and pick up some more food and a few new things too. My new… Read More

Bento: The Winds of Change (64)

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Yesterday’s trip to the grocery store brought home new foods for me to try: couscous, zucchini, and fresh dates.  The dates are great!  I’ve had them tried in cereals before, but never fresh.  Yum, tasty.  I looked for recipes for the couscous and zucchini.  I read a few and tried to follow them.  Here is… Read More