Bento No.12, You Are A Star

Today I had lots of time on my hands, and bento toys that were as yet unplayed with, so I decided to go to town on John's bento! I found every star related bento item I have, and used then all somewhere along the way. I'd been dying to try out making the tomato stars for ages, but the 'petals' didn't stick out as well as the other ones I've seen photos of. Maybe I need smaller cuts or different tomatoes. I love love LOVE the tuna soboro that I used to make the 'sky' and to fill my onigiri. It's so easy and delicious. There's a link to the recipe below. 

Korean vegetable pancakes

Hot and sweet peppers

Negimiso green beans

Tamagoyaki

Cherry Tomatoes

Rice onigiri

Tuna soboro

Gomashio

Cucumber and nori decoration

By the time I'd done all this to John's bento, we were both hungry for our lunch, so I didn't do much to mine. I'd planned a panda themed one, but other than cover it with panda picks and make my onigiri bear shaped, I didn't get very far, so no photo I'm afraid. I'll have another go at a panda one soon, because everyone loves pandas! 

Bento No.9, In the Sunshine

John and I took a trip to Matsushima Bay, and of course, a day trip needed a bento lunch. Sunshine and greenery makes the photos much lovelier than usual, hence the fact there's 4 for just 1 bento. John was being very good natured, posing for the photos despite being hungry! The bento tasted really yummy, but then everything does in the sunshine after a long walk! 

Miso Aubergine (Eggplant). (The no hassle way I make it is to boil the aubergine until soft, drain it, re-add it to the pan with miso, a little mirin and a little sugar. Cook for a few minutes.)

Miso Tofu

Steamed brocolli

Carrot Kinpira

Curry Peanuts

Rice, with Hijiki Seaweed