Using Bento Boxes for lunches.
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Omg, I looooove Bento & Co! S'where I got a lot of my cute lil decoration stuffs, furikake, etc. They had free shipping at the time, muahaha.0
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I made several cotton calico (lightweight) drawstring bags in various sizes & prints, soLilSweet wrote:I'm curious if any of you guys have a sturdy carrier for your stuff? I just got brave and
got a bike and I'm trying to figure out how to rig it so I could get my lunch to work in
reasonable shape. Maybe an insulated carrier.
depending on which box(es) I'm using I pull different bags. That's for when I can put lunch
into the fridge, or it doesn't need to stay cool.
Most of them also have matching sleeves for holding silverware, either plain fabric or (mostly)
lined with plastic (tablecloth). Not that I'm going overboard or anything...
I also have 2 what I'd call lunch bags, which are insulated (the thin fleece stuff that has metal in
between the layers) & big enough for most of my boxes, even several of the smaller ones
together, plus more. They're substantial.
Made those too. Tops are zippered, so nothing will fall out.
That's for when I don't have access to a fridge, and I'll throw in a frozen water bottle or ice pack.
A suggestion for the bike... get a nice large wire basket (mine is on the rear wheel carrier), get
a bungee cord with hooks on the end, and make a V over the basket to make it less likely your
things will bounce out. A longer cord can do a V, plus run across side to side.0 -
I made several cotton calico (lightweight) drawstring bags in various sizes & prints, soLilSweet wrote:I'm curious if any of you guys have a sturdy carrier for your stuff? I just got brave and
got a bike and I'm trying to figure out how to rig it so I could get my lunch to work in
reasonable shape. Maybe an insulated carrier.
depending on which box(es) I'm using I pull different bags. That's for when I can put lunch
into the fridge, or it doesn't need to stay cool.
Most of them also have matching sleeves for holding silverware, either plain fabric or (mostly)
lined with plastic (tablecloth). Not that I'm going overboard or anything...
I also have 2 what I'd call lunch bags, which are insulated (the thin fleece stuff that has metal in
between the layers) & big enough for most of my boxes, even several of the smaller ones
together, plus more. They're substantial.
Made those too. Tops are zippered, so nothing will fall out.
That's for when I don't have access to a fridge, and I'll throw in a frozen water bottle or ice pack.
A suggestion for the bike... get a nice large wire basket (mine is on the rear wheel carrier), get
a bungee cord with hooks on the end, and make a V over the basket to make it less likely your
things will bounce out. A longer cord can do a V, plus run across side to side.
Also, if you pack the bento box right (if you use the more traditional fillings at least), it bouncing around a bit on your bike shouldn't affect it too much providing the lid is secure. I remember someone earlier in the thread did a box test - it's not packed tight enough unless you can stand it on its side (without the lid) and nothing falls out.
And if you ride with a small backpack, the thinner taller multi-compartment bento boxes might suit you better, like this or this0 -
Ooooh, I like that "Bento Colors" one! STOP POSTING THESE!!!! TT^TT0
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I finally bought the gem wraps- I can't remember who used to use them, but do you make them the same day or do they hold up if you make them the night before and set them in the fridge overnight? I'm excited to try them!0
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The are kinda like veggie fruit roll ups for adults. I know she was using them as tortillas for roll ups and wraps for lunch and I finally got some because they are gluten free and I keep glutening myself at lunch since I stopped making bentos a while back. Trying to get back into the habit again!0
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That sounds good! I found some low cal wraps [50 cal/wrap], but they were... Eh, for me. Good enough to hold my veggie burger, not much else.0
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I bought a pack of bbq flavor and a pack of mango chipotle. I am just trying to figure out how to really work them.0
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I bought a pack of bbq flavor and a pack of mango chipotle. I am just trying to figure out how to really work them.
I didn't use them but it sounded like they get a bit too soft when they sit with moist ingredients over night. It's probably better to make your wrap in the morning.0 -
I finally bought the gem wraps- I can't remember who used to use them, but do you make them the same day or do they hold up if you make them the night before and set them in the fridge overnight? I'm excited to try them!
I made them the night before, but make sure you leave any dressing off, they will melt. I don't remember who used them regularly, but she did say they have to sit before you eat them.0 -
I finally bought the gem wraps- I can't remember who used to use them, but do you make them the same day or do they hold up if you make them the night before and set them in the fridge overnight? I'm excited to try them!
I made them the night before, but you can't use wet ingredients (sauces, tomato, etc). They are too firm to eat immediately, so if you make them the day-of, you have to let them sit for five minutes or so before chowing down. I stopped eating them after a couple because I didn't want to make them the day-of, and they were getting too mushy if I made them the night before
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No bento for me today 0
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PixieGoddess wrote: »No bento for me today
Me neither been sick the las 4 days so energy levels are lagging.
PS I kinda hate cutting up mango
You aren't alone there. Mango is certainly not a fruit designed for easy cutting. I put it in my "this fruit is too slow for neat bento" category. 0 -
I'm preparing for my bento right now! Right cooking with an egg on it in the fancy rice cooker. Not sure where to go from there.. Maybe some grilled veggie! Definitely a side of ozuke.0
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Pickled things. I just realized this may not be a national thing, since it is Colorado-based and I'm in Colorado. xD; We love our 'support our state' produce, etc.mangrothian wrote: »
http://ozuke.com/product/ruby-calendula/
I use the one above. It was an interesting taste at first, couldn't tell if I liked it or hated it. NOPE, I LOVE IT. A little goes a looooong way, too.0 -
Pickled things. I just realized this may not be a national thing, since it is Colorado-based and I'm in Colorado. xD; We love our 'support our state' produce, etc.mangrothian wrote: »
http://ozuke.com/product/ruby-calendula/
I use the one above. It was an interesting taste at first, couldn't tell if I liked it or hated it. NOPE, I LOVE IT. A little goes a looooong way, too.
Ah, so it's a brand name. I was thinking "I don't recognize that word, but if it's tasty and bento friendly I must have it!" Sadly, not available in Aus 0 -
Never know, maybe one day! They just do pickled things, you could probably find an Aus brand of similar tastes. Check for brands that do Kim Chee, they may do other stuff.mangrothian wrote: »
Pickled things. I just realized this may not be a national thing, since it is Colorado-based and I'm in Colorado. xD; We love our 'support our state' produce, etc.mangrothian wrote: »
http://ozuke.com/product/ruby-calendula/
I use the one above. It was an interesting taste at first, couldn't tell if I liked it or hated it. NOPE, I LOVE IT. A little goes a looooong way, too.
Ah, so it's a brand name. I was thinking "I don't recognize that word, but if it's tasty and bento friendly I must have it!" Sadly, not available in Aus
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