Picnic Bentos

These are some pictures from the past two picnic bentos I've packed. I don't get to use the large boxes often so I'm always excited when I get the chance!



Apples, banana, blueberries, and decadent white chocolate.



Turkey and cheese roll-ups, doritos.



White cheddar cheez-its, cherries, triscuits with laughing cow cheese, grapes, and gummi bears! Yum!

I Hate Jury Duty Bento

I have to report for jury duty tomorrow and since I have no idea how long they're going to want me to wait, I decided to make a bento just incase.

Presenting my "I Hate Jury Duty" Bento:


Hard-boiled egg surrounded by Italian Orzo Salad
For dessert, a piece of instant cheesecake with strawberry jam and almonds


And a face to express how I feel about having to find a courthouse in a town I'm unfamiliar with.

:)

--Jirafa

Bento #3

This time, a dirty rice bento.

Top container:
Peeled and sectioned Clementine
Homemade trail mix: salted almonds, dark chocolate raisinets, golden/dark raisin medley

Bottom container:
Spicy dirty rice (with a spoon imprint, haha)

Soba Noodle Salad

I'm sick of seeing soba recipes and not getting in on the action.



A little bit of lazy...



And a little bit of luscious.

= Yum. :)

Bento Noodle Salad:

4 oz soba noodles, boiled (4-6 minutes) and chilled
2 cup coleslaw mix
1 stalk celery, julienned
1/3 red bell pepper, julienned

Dressing:
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp mirin
1 tsp honey

1 tbsp sesame seeds

Mix chilled noodles, coleslaw mix, celery, and bell pepper in large bowl. Mix dressing ingredients together; pour over salad. Mix well. Serve and sprinkle with sesame seeds!

Also made another bento today:


Top container: banana slices and chocolate chip cookies for dessert
Bottom tier: soba noodle salad with soy sauce penguin
Top tier: almonds, cheese star, sourdough bread, spinach

It was yummy!

Bento #1--Teriyaki Beef

Sometimes I'll be posting images of my bentos just for fun and recipes if they're relevant. My classes end after 1 this quarter so I usually just head home to eat and don't bother with a bento but tomorrow I'm donating blood on campus so fortifying bento it shall be!

Top tier: White rice with teriyaki beef mixed with celery and onions.
Bottom tier: Peach yogurt, cheddar cheese, mini-chocolate.
Side car: Cucumber slices mixed with lemon, salt, and pepper.

--Jirafa