Using Bento Boxes for lunches.
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Well, I packed a lunch, brought it to work and ended up eating a small portion of unsalted nuts instead because I didn't take a lunch break. Had an order that I couldn't even finish because I have to pick up supplies from another store in the morning. So, here is the picture once I got home before I tossed it in a bowl and heated it up in the microwave. Eating it now before bed. Just more curry stuffs and half an avocado.
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Nothing spectacular but got to eat my bento at work this time. Baked sweet potato and roast beef leftovers in the penguin bento.
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Hi lovely people. I want to get my boyfriend one of these, he has a fruit salad (at least 4 servings/pieces) of fruit, 2 sandwiches (normal sliced loaf size) and some nuts to take. I saw this one on Amazon and it look like an ok size, would anyone have any hints on what size i should get? http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00N4RT1PG?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=AN1P1GLLI6W3J
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refuseresist wrote: »Hi lovely people. I want to get my boyfriend one of these, he has a fruit salad (at least 4 servings/pieces) of fruit, 2 sandwiches (normal sliced loaf size) and some nuts to take. I saw this one on Amazon and it look like an ok size, would anyone have any hints on what size i should get? http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00N4RT1PG?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=AN1P1GLLI6W3J
Unless you're cutting up his sandwiches into finger sandwiches and they have minimal filling, they probably won't fit into the box, but the fruit should since it's cut up, and the nuts depending on how big his serving of nuts is, could go into a silicone cup with the fruit. Because sandwiches are generally a food that you can't 'squish' you need a roomy box - I'd say around 1.5L maybe? Put his lunch into some tupperware and see what volume it takes up, then look for a box the same size. When you're having sandwiches it's kinda hard to judge, because the fillings change it's volume easily, which is why I suggest you check it this way first.
Also, the box you've linked is a thermal box. Does he ever take warmed up leftovers? If not, a thermal box isn't really necessary, but a thermal bag never hurt.
It's more expensive, but maybe a monbento square box? they're bigger, one layer comes with a dividable compartment, and if needs be, you only need to take the bottom box on any days his lunch is smaller. Also, without the inner lids on, it's microwave friendly for reheating food gently.0 -
Thanks that looks nice, going by the dimension it is smaller overall. But perhaps square would be better.0
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I'm so glad I have the energy to properly make my bentos again. No more half-effort lunches for me!
My Tuesday bento is chicken breast pieces marinated in some kind of Japanese bbq marinade (no idea what it's called), then lightly coated in panko breadcrumbs and baked. The usual sides of blanched veg and rice with an umeboshi, and some pickled ginger (I finally found some that isn't coloured pink and loaded with other unnecessary artificial stuff)
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refuseresist wrote: »Thanks that looks nice, going by the dimension it is smaller overall. But perhaps square would be better.
because it's a thermal box it's thicker, so the actual room inside it is much less, which is more why I suggested the monbento (or something similar; they are an expensive box, but a good example *shrug*). The size on the outside is smaller, but it probably has more room on the inside. You could always post the question on the product page to see if someone will check the internal volume for you.
If you want even bigger, there's always this one , which is a nice whoppin' 2.1L.
Having the wrong size box for what I want to eat to make sure my food stays in good condition annoys the bahjeebus out of me (which is probably why I have so many boxes >.<). Find the size you need for your bf so you have the right search options, then go hunting.0 -
mangrothian wrote: »refuseresist wrote: »Thanks that looks nice, going by the dimension it is smaller overall. But perhaps square would be better.
because it's a thermal box it's thicker, so the actual room inside it is much less, which is more why I suggested the monbento (or something similar; they are an expensive box, but a good example *shrug*). The size on the outside is smaller, but it probably has more room on the inside. You could always post the question on the product page to see if someone will check the internal volume for you.
If you want even bigger, there's always this one , which is a nice whoppin' 2.1L.
Having the wrong size box for what I want to eat to make sure my food stays in good condition annoys the bahjeebus out of me (which is probably why I have so many boxes >.<). Find the size you need for your bf so you have the right search options, then go hunting.
Ahh, I see. Thanks for the info :-)0 -
Who else spent 3 hours at the DMV on Saturday and just didn't have it in you to go grocery shopping after that?
I really scrounged around the kitchen to put my lunch together. I can eat out, but I have been making very bad choices at restaurants lately, and I know I will end up with a cheeseburger and French fries. I poked around in the fridge this morning and opened up a bag of green beans to find more white fuzz than bean. (Barf).
I'm sort of embarrassed to post what I came up with this morning, but here it is:
Apple, apple cinnamon oatmeal, and a mix of almonds, raisins, and chocolate chips. Not pictured is a granola bar.0 -
Narcissora wrote: »Who else spent 3 hours at the DMV on Saturday and just didn't have it in you to go grocery shopping after that?
I'm sort of embarrassed to post what I came up with this morning, but here it is:
Apple, apple cinnamon oatmeal, and a mix of almonds, raisins, and chocolate chips. Not pictured is a granola bar.
There's no reason to be embarrassed by that box; it looks healthy and delicious!
I have pesto chicken, strawberries and a salad today but it didn't get packed bento style, just in three boxes. Oh well. Happy Monday!0 -
Narcissora wrote: »Who else spent 3 hours at the DMV on Saturday and just didn't have it in you to go grocery shopping after that?
I'm sort of embarrassed to post what I came up with this morning, but here it is:
Apple, apple cinnamon oatmeal, and a mix of almonds, raisins, and chocolate chips. Not pictured is a granola bar.
There's no reason to be embarrassed by that box; it looks healthy and delicious!
I have pesto chicken, strawberries and a salad today but it didn't get packed bento style, just in three boxes. Oh well. Happy Monday!
Agreed! I'm pretty impressed you put something so nice together.
Today's lunch, pork dumplings, a sliced up plum, broccoli and some leftover rice.
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Narcissora wrote: »Who else spent 3 hours at the DMV on Saturday and just didn't have it in you to go grocery shopping after that?
I really scrounged around the kitchen to put my lunch together. I can eat out, but I have been making very bad choices at restaurants lately, and I know I will end up with a cheeseburger and French fries. I poked around in the fridge this morning and opened up a bag of green beans to find more white fuzz than bean. (Barf).
I'm sort of embarrassed to post what I came up with this morning, but here it is:
Apple, apple cinnamon oatmeal, and a mix of almonds, raisins, and chocolate chips. Not pictured is a granola bar.
Everyone has mother hubbard times with their cupboards. You've done swimmingly all things considered. How did the porridge hold up in the box? Did it go gluey?0 -
Deconstructed bento for today
Greek yoghurt with Mango in Passionfruit sauce
Strawberries & cottage cheese
Beef strips in dark soy & sake with rice
Mandarin
Total 752 cals
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aussie_girl_del wrote: »Deconstructed bento for today
Greek yoghurt with Mango in Passionfruit sauce
Strawberries & cottage cheese
Beef strips in dark soy & sake with rice
Mandarin
Total 752 cals
Hehe, deconstructed bento. You'll be working with Heston Bloomenthall in no time
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mangrothian wrote: »Narcissora wrote: »Who else spent 3 hours at the DMV on Saturday and just didn't have it in you to go grocery shopping after that?
I really scrounged around the kitchen to put my lunch together. I can eat out, but I have been making very bad choices at restaurants lately, and I know I will end up with a cheeseburger and French fries. I poked around in the fridge this morning and opened up a bag of green beans to find more white fuzz than bean. (Barf).
I'm sort of embarrassed to post what I came up with this morning, but here it is:
Apple, apple cinnamon oatmeal, and a mix of almonds, raisins, and chocolate chips. Not pictured is a granola bar.
Everyone has mother hubbard times with their cupboards. You've done swimmingly all things considered. How did the porridge hold up in the box? Did it go gluey?
It was pretty firm and could easily be eaten with a fork... But I don't have much of a texture issue with food, and I prefer to eat most things cold, so I thought it was good!0 -
Another Mother Hubbard bento: ham-swiss roll-ups, brie, gruyere, crackers, and a salad.
And I waited too long to eat lunch, so even though this was WAY more calories than usual, I'm still very shaky. I think I'm gonna raid the candy jar....again....0 -
Narcissora wrote: »mangrothian wrote: »Narcissora wrote: »Who else spent 3 hours at the DMV on Saturday and just didn't have it in you to go grocery shopping after that?
I really scrounged around the kitchen to put my lunch together. I can eat out, but I have been making very bad choices at restaurants lately, and I know I will end up with a cheeseburger and French fries. I poked around in the fridge this morning and opened up a bag of green beans to find more white fuzz than bean. (Barf).
I'm sort of embarrassed to post what I came up with this morning, but here it is:
Apple, apple cinnamon oatmeal, and a mix of almonds, raisins, and chocolate chips. Not pictured is a granola bar.
Everyone has mother hubbard times with their cupboards. You've done swimmingly all things considered. How did the porridge hold up in the box? Did it go gluey?
It was pretty firm and could easily be eaten with a fork... But I don't have much of a texture issue with food, and I prefer to eat most things cold, so I thought it was good!
Yeah, texture is the main thing that puts me off food (and one of the reasons I don't eat molluscs. Oysters? Bleuagh!), so I don't know if I could get myself to eat cooled porridge. Although it would definitely make a good box filler.
My Thursday bento is a little different for me. I'm trying to clean out the deep dark recesses of my pantry, and found a nearly empty box of spelt couscous. My husband and I butt heads about what the texture of couscous should be; he likes it soft, full of butter and kind of clumpy, whereas I like mine soft, but with all the grains separated and not oily, so our boxes of couscous have moved further and further back on the shelf since we never cook it anymore.
So spelt couscous bento with grilled salmon, asparagus and golden squash, with fresh roasted beetroot that came from my parents garden. There's onion, capsicum and carrot that was added to the couscous.
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mangrothian wrote: »
Yeah, texture is the main thing that puts me off food (and one of the reasons I don't eat molluscs. Oysters? Bleuagh!), so I don't know if I could get myself to eat cooled porridge. Although it would definitely make a good box filler.
My Thursday bento is a little different for me. I'm trying to clean out the deep dark recesses of my pantry, and found a nearly empty box of spelt couscous. My husband and I butt heads about what the texture of couscous should be; he likes it soft, full of butter and kind of clumpy, whereas I like mine soft, but with all the grains separated and not oily, so our boxes of couscous have moved further and further back on the shelf since we never cook it anymore.
So spelt couscous bento with grilled salmon, asparagus and golden squash, with fresh roasted beetroot that came from my parents garden. There's onion, capsicum and carrot that was added to the couscous.
IMO this is the correct way for couscous0
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