Bento #14

Shrimp cocktail, anyone? Here's whats for lunch tomorrow:

On the right: I decided to pick up some frozen fruit to keep on hand for days that my fruit is low. So, I have a berry medley mix and a small amount of light cool whip to top it off.
Carrots and cucumbers with the yogurt dill dip.

On the left: Shrimp with cocktail sauce. I tried to garnish with a radish rose. Look at the middle of the rose...I cut a small heart! Cute, huh?

Tomorrow is my middle son's birthday, so we will have some celebrating going on tomorrow night. I have no idea what's for dinner (he will get to choose what I fix). We'll see what ends up in the bento tomorrow night!

Have a great Tuesday! Enjoy!

Bento #13

Didn't realize this was #13. Should have done a "spooky" theme. Instead, I broke out my new Valentine picks to help add color. Here's what's for lunch tomorrow.

In the blue container: Carrots and cucumbers with the Greek Yogurt dip I found last week.

In the green container: the last of the fresh pineapple

In the yellow container: Cajun chicken with havarti cheese rolled up with lettuce.

In the purple container: Greek yogurt with strawberries on top (this will be my breakfast.)

I got an email from www.Allthingsforsale.com and my package has been shipped!! I found out on another bento blog (Bentobloggy) that if you enter Bentobloggy in the code section, you get 5% off, AND she earns credit to get things to give away! So, of course I helped her out and put in her code. Who couldn't use an extra 5% off?! When I receive all my bento things, I'll be sure to post a picture for you all!!

Have a GREAT Monday! Enjoy!

Bento #12

Lunch for Wednesday, although I'm still trying to figure out when I'm going to eat it. I have a meeting at noon tomorrow and running to do before the meeting. Might just try to get to the meeting early and eat in their break room. I packed my lunch, anyway, so I can continue to eat right and not grab something through a window. (Even if I have to end up eating in my van. Hey! We have a DVD player. I can pop in Thomas the Train and watch it while I eat. Oh! Dinner AND a movie! HA!)

Anyway...here's lunch for tomorrow:

After I took the picture, I noticed that I have a lot of yellow, green, and orange. Oh well...

In the top yellow cup: steamed broccoli and carrots with garlic pepper

In the green cup: Deviled egg salad

In the blue cup: Lettuce (for the egg salad); Buffalo Chicken nuggets (jerky); Pomegranate Craisins

In the purple cup: Some more of the fresh pineapple I bought. (Holy cow, is this some good pineapple!)

No more post for the rest of this week. I'm off of work Thursday, and won't get back until late Thursday night. (Won't have time to make it.)

So, everyone have a great rest of the week! Enjoy!

Bento #11

If I haven't mentioned it before, I will say it again...I am really lovin' creating my bentos. It has helped me plan out my lunch and snacks for the next day at work. I am also eating healthier, with all the new fruits and veggies added into it. I know I am still learning my Bento Basics...but I LOVE IT!

Okay, here is lunch for tomorrow:

On the left: Grilled chicken w/feta cheese on a bed of lettuce. Raspberry Pomegranate Vinaigrette dressing, and strawberry fans.

On the right: Cherries, fresh pineapple (I found on sale for $1.98 for a whole pineapple! First time I've ever cut my own pineapple!) and edamame.

Creating a bento for myself has also added creativity to my sons' lunches. More so for my 5 year old than my 3 year old. I found some food markers at our local Walmart, so I purchased some and used them on my 5 year old's sandwich. He LOVED it! I did have to tell his friends that they were special FOOD markers, and NOT the markers they use in class!! HA! I would hate for some Kindergarteners to get sick because they colored on their bologna sandwiches with Crayola Markers!

Enjoy!

Bento #10

We have had 2 snow days and all weekend...I AM READY TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL! I have all our lunches packed, and here's mine for Monday:

In the yellow cup: I ate at Olive Garden on Friday night, and this was my leftover chicken with sauce. I'm going to use the lettuce and make some wraps out of it.

In the purple cup: Star fruit!! (One of my new adventures.) Here's hoping I like it!

In the blue cup: My favorite!! Strawberries and blue cheese.

In the green cup: Carrots and blue cheese dip

OH! Guess what!! My husband is THE BEST! My birthday is next month. I've asked for some bento supplies and such to support my new adventure. Well, yesterday, as I was exploring others blogs, I came across a link for the website: www.allthingsforsale.com. It had TONS of bento stuff on it!! So, I started looking around and Mike told me I could go ahead and order some things for my birthday. So, in a week or two, I will be getting some picks, grass, 3 new bentos, a bento bag, and straps. When I get the box, I'll post a picture of my loot. I am so excited!! One thing they didn't have was an egg mold. :( But, I'm holding out hope that perhaps my buddy, Thelma, will get me one for my birthday! (You gettin' the hint, Thelma?! LOL!)

Have a great Monday!

Bento #9

Okay, so tomorrow's bento appears to be a little boring. It's also on the small side. Couldn't eat all I brought with me today, so I decided to trim it back a bit and try using a smaller container. I made this bento with a Lock and Lock box. Here you go:

On the left: Spicy Thai Tuna Salad lettuce wraps

Top in the red cup: Feta cheese for the wraps

On the right: Red Grapes

All over: Sharp cheddar stars (I love sharp cheddar the most!!)

I'll also have a Fiber Plus bar for an afternoon snack.

I really hope I get some bento books for my birthday! I need some ideas!!

Bento #8

I really like this bento. I'm getting a little better at garnishing. Doing the bentos has also got me to shop better in the produce section. Today, I picked up a fresh pineapple, a mango, and a quince. All things I would have NEVER bought for us before. REALLY stepping out of my box!

Here is my lunch for tomorrow. I had to use up some of the fruits I already had in the fridge.

In the blue container: fresh strawberries

In the purple container: broccoli and carrot flowers! (I'm so impressed with myself!!)

In the yellow container: Turkey and cheese wraps with lettuce leaves (another new love of bento...I really love cheese. I've been trying different flavors of cheeses. I have about 6 different ones right now.)

In the green container: I found a new veggie dip at the store. It's made with Greek yogurt, fresh dill, cucumber and feta. Then, cinnamon almonds.

Enjoy!