Bento Lunch (1/26/12) Start to finish: 25 min Crab dumplings, Carrots, Edamame, Sharp Cheddar Heart and Tulip, Sage Rice Balls in Sesame Seeds, Broccoli, Strawberries and Kiwi.

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 1/18/12 (SOPA Blackout Day) Prep time: 5 min (pulling out materials) Cook time: 25 min (Clockwise) Edamame, Grape Tomatoes, Basil Rice Balls, Chicken Stir Fry (with Broccoli and Cauliflower)

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.

Bento Box 1/13/12 Prep time: (defrost chicken) 15 min Cook time: (to blanch veggies, cook chicken) 12 min Hard-boiled Egg (Bunny!), Raisins, Green Beans, Rice with Nori <3, Carrots, lightly breaded Bok Bok Chicken

Bento Box (hot) 1/12/12 Prep time: 5 min Cook time: 15 min Hard boiled egg (bear) with cuke straws, Raisins, Chicken (tossed with onion, mushroom, pineapple, green beans, cream cheese), Rice