Bento #19 - New Shapes!
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ssussminh , I stopped at the Dollar Tree on the way home last night and found some wonderful silicone cups in sizes large enough to actually hold an entree. The moon and star are particularly lovely together. I think it's a good solution to the microwaving connundrum. The big black Chinese takeout containers actually stand up quite well to microwaving, even with the top on. But I'm trying to avoid heating food in direct contact with non-microwave-safe plastic. I removed the cheese and pickles, put the top on the big container, and nuked the whole thing, with the food safely nestled into the chemically inert silicone cups.
I like the way it came out. But it did convince me that I could use an extra-large 2-tier bento (like the one I've been ogling on JList). This was a filling and well-balanced lunch, but I would have liked a salad in addition. If I had a second tier, I would have included not only a big salad but a mid-afternoon snack as well.
ssussminh , I stopped at the Dollar Tree on the way home last night and found some wonderful silicone cups in sizes large enough to actually hold an entree. The moon and star are particularly lovely together. I think it's a good solution to the microwaving connundrum. The big black Chinese takeout containers actually stand up quite well to microwaving, even with the top on. But I'm trying to avoid heating food in direct contact with non-microwave-safe plastic. I removed the cheese and pickles, put the top on the big container, and nuked the whole thing, with the food safely nestled into the chemically inert silicone cups. I like the way it came out. But it did convince me that I could use an extra-large 2-tier bento (like the one I've been ogling on JList). This was a filling and well-balanced lunch, but I would have liked a salad in addition. If I had a second tier, I would have included not only a big salad but a mid-afternoon snack as well.
 | Bento #19 - Feb 12, 2010 - New Shapes Crockpot stew with cheese star, quinoa with nori stars and a couple of sweet pickles on the side. Parmesan cheese in the spice monkey (to sprinkle on the quinoa). Gear: silicone moon and star from The Dollar Tree, Spice Monkey from All Things for Sale, box from The Fresh Wok (local Chinese takeout place). |
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Date: 2010-02-12 09:12 pm (UTC)I've been using my 'Mr.Bento' to bring lunches along while I'm working - not as picturesque as your lunches, but I've got four lidded containers and have usually had an entree, home-made soup, fruit and something for dessert (today: honey roasted peanuts and two Pearson's peppermint patties.
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Date: 2010-02-12 11:50 pm (UTC)I have the rectangle and moon, but not the star - that looks great.