Friday Bento (1/20/12) Prep time: pulling out the pots Cook time: 20min Crab Dumplings, Quail Eggs (dyed purple just because), Basil Rice (dyed red and yellow just because), Broccoli, Edamame, Raisins

Bento box 1/19/12 Prep time: 5 min (pulling out materials) Cook time: 20 min (Clockwise) Green Beans, Quail Eggs, Cherry Tomatoes, Basil Rice Balls, Broccoli, Wine Marinated Angus

Bento box 1/17/12 Prep Time: as long as it took to get out the pans Cook Time: 30 min (I had a lot going on an only two saucepans for frying and parboiling, I also made the eggs this morning) Crowded House, this morning as my eyes are bigger than my stomach. Plus, I wanted some veggies to balance the fried. From top (clockwise) Edamame, Spring Rolls, Green Beans, Rice Balls rolled in sesame seeds, Crab Dumplings, Quail Eggs, Grape Tomatoes.

Bento box 1/16/12 Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 15 min Rice, City Chicken, Broccoli, Grape Tomatoes, Edamame, Quail Eggs

Things I learned today: Only two City Chicken skewers will fit in my box at a time. I don’t particularly like batter frying City Chicken Edamame and grape tomatoes won’t last the week if I keep snacking on them during prep. Quail eggs are not easy to peel. Will use vinegar in the bath next time.