Trail Bento

We like to make our own trail mix - its an excuse to shop at Bulk Barn, and its only full of things we like. Ron was putting together our latest batch, and he added the dried kiwi slice - pointing out that it was almost as pretty as bento. I'm so incredibly proud. (For those interested, the trail mix contains pecans, macadameia nuts, raisins, craisins (strawberry and raspberry flavoured), peanuts, cashews, sunflower seeds, chocolate covered ju-jubes and a dried kiwi slice).

I have returned!

I have returned from a conference in Florida, which served as an excellent reminder of the importance of serving size. Things were brought to me that were easily 3 bentos big. Anyways, this week's triumph is the veggie wrap - red and orange peppers, green onion and red pepper bean dip for the man, pimento cream cheese for me. Rave reviews from all!

Meat and Potatoes

We bought a bunch of chickens (ok, two) this weekend to rotisserie on our new barbecue. Sadly, it was too windy today to keep the flame lit, so I baked up this one for the sole purpose of bentoing. Other features include double mustard potato salad (one of my new favourite things) veggies, and craisins for the man. He loves craisins.

Flying Bento!

I've been travelling for work the past week, so not much bento news, though if people are interested, I can offer a full review of the University of Windsor's catering service (here's a tip - don't eat the muffins). I was pleasantly surprised on the way out, I flew Porter Air, a new regional airline that serves free food! Including, an adorable little box with a racoon on the cover that featured half a sandwich, a Babybel, some crackers, napkins and a piece of chocolate. It was bento-licious. Sadly, I didn't take the camera. So this picture of Mr. Porter will have to do.

New Container - New Way

This is my favourite use for my new style container. Centre full of hummus, sides full of pita, veggies and other treats for possibly dipping in said hummus...maybe this one should come with a mint.

Salad Season has Arrived!

Its been a long cold winter, but salad season is back, and I'm celebrating with this melange of vegetables, leftover chicken cooked up in an all purpose Thai sauce we found at Costco and some cheese. It didn't travel very well, next time I'm going to try more lettuce.

New Container

I found a new style of container at the dollar store! It has a built in secondary bowl for dip! As you can see, I've used that to its best advantage! The second pic shows the cheese and other dipper removed, and the top of the inside bowl open to reveal my favourite salsa (Kickin' Salsa - Hot). Its the snack that eats like a lunch!