Yet another new box - with room for a star

[dreamshark]

Following ssussminh 's lead, I picked up one of these from The Container Store to replace my first clear-lidded single-tier box. I loved the form factor, but the lid was substandard and quickly deteriorated and eventually cracked in half. This box  is very close to the same size and shape, but the clear snap-lock lid seems to be a lot sturdier. Like the first one, it comes with a removable divider. However, I was so excited to have a box that was big enough for the Star Cup that I chose not to use the divider on first use. My current kick is trying to find new uses for all my small cups and compartments inside the main box.



 

Bento #44 - Snap Lock Box from Container Store - Maiden Voyage (Mar 23, 2010) Leftover chicken rice hot dish with olives in the moon. Cottage cheese, avocado and tomatoes in the star. Other than the Chinese takeout boxes, this is the only one big enough for that lovely star cup.

Comments

[jiawen]

I saw some cool aluminum bento boxes at one of the Asian grocery stores on Nicollet. Let me know if you want details.

[dreamshark.livejournal.com]

Do you remember what store it was? I don't really NEED any more bento boxes at this point, but if there is someplace where I can actually see some on the shelves...

[jiawen]

新亞聯, which I'm sure isn't a very useful answer. I don't remember its English name, but I always think of it as "the store behind Java".

[dreamshark.livejournal.com]

Wow. You actually remember things in Chinese characters? I'm impressed.
"The store behind the Java" is probably good enough. Thanks.

[jiawen]

I usually remember a combination of characters and pronunciation, which can sometimes be annoying when I need one but remember the other.

You're welcome. :)

[pameladean]

That's a great store. I can't recall its name either, but it's the only store back there. Everybody there has been very nice to me.

P.