Business-Love Chick Bento

At first I couldn't decide if I wanted this to be a Rilakkuma and Friends bento or a Homer Simpson bento. I guess I kind of went into the middle there - and what was supposed to have a Harry Potter element in it ended up being a lonely business man. Around him is an easy-peel banana (with lime juice), my favorite fruit - olives, some stewed kidney beans, carrots and brocolli. The rice is a mix of annato, turmeric and the usual brown and white rices. Of course his chest has a slice of avocado for his shirt and tie.

Business Love Bento Ingredients:

Avocado

Nori

Olives

Celery

Brown and White Rice

Carrots

Brocolli

Bananas

Stewed Kidney Beans

Heart Sticker (....not edible)

I hope that you enjoy! ^^



Year of The Dragon Bento

It looks more like a puppy than a dragon - but that's okay because it makes it that much more adorable. As normal, this bento is quite healthy and filled with loads of fruits, vegetables and legumes that would give your little dragon lots of energy. I had some slices of char siu leftover from my last seitan-session so I decided to put them in the bottom bento. This is all pretty and colorful but my favorite are the little rice "packets" that are cubed to make them easier to pick up with chopsticks or fingers.

Year of The Dragon Bento Ingredients:

Starfruit

Blanched Brocolli and Brussels Sprouts

Seitan Char Siu

Julienned Carrots

Peeled Parsnips

White and Brown Rice Packets

Mixed Beans

Nori

Soy Cheese

I hope that you enjoy it!