Bento: BBQ Chicken (274)

I must say that my three days of bento last week were absolutely wonderful. It wasn’t just a matter of getting back into the groove and feeling productive on the bento front. It had more to do with the bentos packed last week felt more along the lines of the bentos I packed my first… Read More

Bento: Meatloaf & Lentils (273)

Woohoo! My week is complete, and I’ve brought a bento to work each day…that I did work. It’s only 3 days so far, but so glad to be back into a routine again. Whew. Anyhow… Today’s bento is very similar to yesterday’s in content. The only real difference is changing out steamed green beans for… Read More

Bento: Mac ‘n Cheese Wonderland (266)

Life has been crazy. This bento is the only one I have been able to make in the past two weeks. And I’ve been waiting for some time to sit down and post this bento.  It might not be much, but it is something and pleased about that. It contained a lima bean burger, macaroni… Read More

Recipe: Vegetarian Wontons

For a printable recipe card, click here.  It will open a new window (you need Adobe Acrobat reader).  It should print out on a 4×6 index card or photo paper.  There are two sides, a full-color front and instructions on the back. I’ve shown off these vegetarian wontons in my bentos lately. I’ve finally getting… Read More

Bento: Tofu Stir Fry (264)

This morning, I woke extra early to make something for lunch today.  I’ve been experimenting with tofu again.  This time with the stuff hermetically sealed (is that the right term?) or packed in water.  I tried a stir fried tofu recipe from Bittman’s book, How to Cook Everything Vegetarian.  It was half-good.  What I mean… Read More