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Posted on Mar 27, 2008 in Bento, Food Jar, For Kids, Gluten Free, Lactose Free, Meat, Sandwich or Wrap, Soup or Stew | 7 comments

Corned beef bento lunches

I made corned beef and cabbage for our St. Patrick’s Day dinner, so leftovers made their appearance in my three-year-old’s packed lunches last week....

Posted on Mar 11, 2008 in Bento, Curry, Food Jar, For Kids, Lactose Free, Meat, Onigiri or Sushi | 40 comments

Spam musubi bento lunches

I first heard of the Hawaiian classic Spam musubi when I was in college a long time ago, and I have to admit I was pretty skeptical. Come on, Spam? In sushi? Hmm…...

Posted on Mar 3, 2008 in Bento, Dumplings or Buns, Fish or Seafood, Food Jar, For Kids, Meat, Soup or Stew | 16 comments

Curry gyoza bento lunches

Gyoza potstickers are a handy finger food for kids, delivering protein and veggies in a neat little package. I like to keep a bag on hand in the freezer for mornings...

Posted on Feb 26, 2008 in Bento, Food Jar, For Kids, Leftover Remake, Meat, Pasta or Noodles, Poultry, Sandwich or Wrap | 16 comments

Mac & cheese lunches: Hot vs. cold

I’ve used thermal food jars before to pack curries, stew, oden, chili, hotpot, and even rice — keeping everything warm and soft until lunchtime. Given how...

Posted on Jan 22, 2008 in Bento, Food Jar, Laptop Lunchbox, Sandwich Case, Thermal Lunch Jar, Tips, Tutorial or How-to | 49 comments

How to care for your bento gear

Because I like shortcuts and can get bento gear cheaply in San Francisco, I’m tough on my equipment and push the envelope when caring for it. I experiment with...

Posted on Jan 15, 2008 in Bento, Fish or Seafood, Food Jar, For Kids, Lactose Free, Pasta or Noodles, Poultry, Soup or Stew | 14 comments

Oden & soup bento lunches

It was rainy and cool last week in San Francisco, so I put warm soups in my son’s packed lunches to ward off the chill. I used a 560ml thermal bento set (similar...

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