Wednesday, February 27, 2008

A Much Needed Update

Boy, I haven't been on here in a long time. Life was calling. I have been making bentos however and will try to post more often by putting up some older ones.

Things have been a little hectic lately. My Mom had a stroke this week, but she's doing much better. We also found out this month that she has type 2 diabetes, so expect to see lots of diabetic lunches with tips for carb counting. :)

Bento #37 (Mine)

Chicken salad(canned chicken, mayonaise, almonds, and cucumbers), edemame skewers, rice cakes, wheat thins, and apple rabbits.

Mom and I attended a Diabetes class and had to pack dinners. Her's was very similar to this minus the apple, edemame, and wheat thins. I was very eager to use this new box.(Picked up at the thrift store for $1.99!) I love the shape! I needed a bento belt to keep it together though as it's just a simple lacquered box. I packed this rather badly though since the chicken salad was very wet. It leaked onto everything! The apples didn't suffer much, but the bottom crackers weren't very appetizing. I put the edemame on some rats from a set of chinese zodiac picks. :D

Also, I have quite the supply of bento supplies up for sale or swapping. If you want more information, either post here or email me at bento_mom@hotmail.com