My First Bento

Posted on April 3, 2007 - Filed Under Mr. Bento | 2 Comments

From top left: sticky rice with rice seasoning and salt; 3 vegetable gyozas; 5 strawberries; Nature Valley cereal.
Although I received Mr. Bento in record time last week, today is my first chance to sample his bento goodness. I hope this is enough food to keep me full all day. The variety is nice, though it [...]

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Love at first sight: Mr. Bento

Posted on March 30, 2007 - Filed Under Mr. Bento | 1 Comment

I was so excited this morning to report that Mr. Bento was on his way, but never in my wildest dreams did I expect to see him arrive so swiftly.
What? What’s that behind my darling boy? Can it really be? Already?
Yes! Thank you Amazon for your super speedy (and free) delivery! Thank you! Thank you! [...]

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He’s coming!

Posted on March 29, 2007 - Filed Under Mr. Bento | Leave a Comment

Lunch. These days, lunch is a hard meal for me. My corporate cafeteria has struck out again and again for me, and the salad bar is not only overpriced, but uninspired. So, that leaves me needing to bring lunch – which I forget to do some days, though I am getting better. It’s hard to [...]

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