Bento Basics | JustBento
Jun 13, 2019 · The kind of bento that have garnered the most attention recently, especially outside of Japan are what are called kyaraben or charaben, 'cute bento' 'art bento' or 'entertaining bento' (entertain-bento), extremely elaborately decorated small works of art, as exemplified by the work presented on sites like e-obento (Japanese). These are usually ...
JustBento | Easy, delicious, healthy bento recipes, how-tos & more.
The Just Bento Cookbook 2: Make Ahead, Easy, Healthy Lunches to Go is the sequel to the best-selling The Just Bento Cookbook. It contains almost all new recipes (with the exception of a handful of "classics"), and is designed to expand your bento making repertoire, as well as increase your knowledge of Japanese home cooking in general.
Comparing bento box materials (table) | JustBento
Jun 11, 2019 · Disposable plastic and styrene boxes (such as takeout bento boxes) are okay for a single use, but it's not recommended to re-use them. They may leech or corrode. Clear plastics may contain BPA. See What are Japanese (and other) plastic bento boxes made of. Don't reuse disposable bento boxes and takeout boxes unless you are really desperate.
All about ekiben, Japanese train station bentos | JustBento
Jun 11, 2019 · It's called torimeshi bento (chicken-rice bento) and is so famous that people make a detour to Ohdate just to pick up these bentos. They feature free range happy chicken meat cooked in a soy sauce-based sauce in rice. This huge, filling and delicious bento is just 850 yen (about US $10).
Where (and how) to buy bento boxes and accessories
Jun 11, 2019 · They have a large selection of affordable bento boxes and such. Flat rate shipping within the U.S., also ships worldwide. CasaBento carries a wide selection of bento boxes of various styles (cute, traditional, modern), accessories and supplies, as well as kitchenware, including 220V rice cookers. They guarantee fast shipping and response times ...
Getting started with bento making: Easy diet bento rules
Jun 11, 2019 · Bento box lunches are a great tool to use within an overall weight loss program. Just the fact that the box is quite compact makes portion control a lot easier. However, just packing your lunch in a cute box doesn't automatically make it 'diet food' either. Here are some simple rules to follow to maximise the weight-loss benefits of your bento lunches.
Bento box and accessories review: monbento bento boxes and …
Jun 11, 2019 · As the popularity of bento boxes spreads around the world, bento box and accessory manufacturers are also becoming more international. One of the most interesting bento box makers is monbento. Their headquarters are in Clermont-Ferrand, France, and their site proudly proclaims that their products are designed in France.
What are Japanese plastic bento boxes made of? Are they BPA-free?
Jun 11, 2019 · Stainless steel bento boxes are generally more expensive than plastic, but should last a lot longer with proper care. A very stylish though rather high maintenance alternative to plastic is wood. Traditionally bento boxes were made of …
Bento no. 39: The basics of how to fill a classic bento box
Jun 11, 2008 · I've used two standard type bento boxes; a 2-tier model, and a 1-tier model with a divider. How to fill a 2-tier bento box. 2-tier bento boxes are the most popular type according to a recent poll of Just Bento readers, and they are the type most commonly available from bento box suppliers, at least outside of Japan. They are a bit easier to ...
Where to buy bento boxes and accessories in Japan
Jun 11, 2019 · Bento boxes sold at these stores range from around the 1000 yen range to 5000 yen and more for wooden boxes. The average is around 1500 to 2000 yen. All kinds of bento boxes for all ages and genders are available. Most of the boxes are plastic, but are more durable than the 100 yen shop type.