bento

The Japanese are so polite to keep my lunch neatly stacked and compartmentalized for me.

That giant bag of raw almonds in my desk drawer is so depressing I can hardly even think about it. Especially now, seeing a snack that would just brighten up my day. Stupid almonds, Y U NO CUTE?

What Pac Man here doesn't realize is that he and the ghosts are really made of the same stuff. Let's all try to get along, shall we?

Let's be very very quiet, panda is sleeping! He looks so cozy nestled into his snug little box. I'll let him sleep until I get really hungry and he won't know what hit him.

No one serves up a more perfect meal!

These three bears look mighty comfy in their perfect bed of rice that is not too hot or too cold. I would eat them right up!

He may seem hardened and cold, but underneath it all he's really sensitive and delicious.

I'll forgive kitty for leaving footprints on my egg because he drew pretty little hearts on my chicken fingers! Aw, kitty, you really do love me!

Gobble Gobble! Happy turkey day to all my readers in the US. Make sure you wear loose fitting clothing to make room for all the mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie you'll be eating today. Also, be nice to your mother. Have a great one!

Source: Cute Food For Kids http://www.cutefoodforkids.com/2010/11/turkey-sandwich-bento.html

The more tools like this I see, the more I realize that decorative bento lunches might not be that difficult after all!

Considering how angry these birds are, I'm assuming that you'll have to find a friend with a pig lunch and get the eggs from them to complete your meal.

This year, let's get creative with our lunches! Wouldn't a fancy bento lift your spirits in the afternoon? Let's resolve to cut a shape out of a vegetable or a piece of cheese or meat just once a week this year.

I have to say, though it sucks to have rain in the summer, I do love the sound it makes when it patters on the dry ground for the first time in a while. Thanks for helping me celebrate, lunch!