The New American Lunch Box

Take a minute to reflect ... Remember when you were a child? Now try to evoke this particular memory of childhood - your wonderful lunch box! They were fresh, fun, and he felt sure a new brand of sports equipment. This field and that was filled with often reflects who you were. E 'was your first independent approach in society. After all, your own lunch box, which was finally a big boy!

Children often performed western themed room or lunch boxes,Girls went with Barbie, and young children with a variety of Disney characters. All I know is that I put the implementation of project control and the girl across the street, Cheryl Shelmadine, Lassie the Wonder Dog had a picnic lunch. I did not. What were my parents thinking? Regardless of the type represented lunch boxes, and reflects much of American cultural history.

Fortunately for our children, we live in a dynamic environment. We are able to access thewonderful tradition of many cultures. Once absorbed with our fresh food, and after turning to the model ... Damn! The New American Lunch package - the bento.

bento appeared in Japan over 900 years ago with the creation of Hoshi-II. Hoshi-II means "dry meal" - it's rice is cooked and then dried. Bento box were once a simple container individually packaged servings of rice, meat or fish, or cooked and pickled vegetables. Fromin old age have developed plastic pieces of oak or bamboo leaf wrapped in wooden boxes painted, polished aluminum and the modern.

There are races in which people held a contest to win prizes and prestige of the boxes for the design of more elaborate Bento. This kind of art is a kyaraben called Bento. E 'aesthetically similar to, people food, flowers, plants or animals. Some are so nice to see also good to eat ... well, almost!

Of coursebento are in many places throughout Japan, but now they are still under bento America by storm! Traditional Japanese bento are quickly becoming the excavator must have lunch otherwise brown paper. A visit to the school cafeteria today, some parents might think, have strengthened a new culture when they see this new trend lunch box. It's not all appearances, however - bento are full, fun, convenient foron the pallet to prevent the food before being interrupted and efficient to pack a lunch time and costs.

lunch boxes are still the best in terms of personal style and expression. The failure to implement is often an interest in fashion. Whatever your taste, packed lunch, continue on a mirror image of American culture. The bento is simply a plastic container in the form of custody to another container for pet food. Sometimes they are stacked, square, round, flat, orAnything you want. There are designer bento boxes with famous cartoon characters and fun designs - hopefully not plaid. It can also accessorize your Bento cutlery to comply with fun, and miniature bottles no bigger than your thumb for salad dressings, soy sauces and other flavors of your choice.

I recently purchased a "laptop bento" for my daughter, Danielle. E 'was cooled in a thermal event that resembles a laptop computer - and, of course, wasalmost the same price. This is a typical bento for a "Middle Schooler" - not too obvious. Once opened, the case reveals room for all kinds of goodies. Each room has its own lid and fit together like a puzzle. She absolutely loves!

Packing a bento

No matter how many years to get my children, have lost the desire to help pack their lunches with fun foods. When we go hunting for fun, often Bento Box Japanese dollar store in downtown San Mateo. They have aVariety of dining concepts to the children packing. One of my favorites are the types of food. Without absolutely important artistic kitchen skills can make food in simple animals, cars, trucks, trains, plants or human forms. Try it with rice and vegetables for an Asian touch, tuna or chicken salad, egg, or "must-have meatballs with them!

As the use of container - Japanese Fusion used to pack them. California nouvelle cuisine is a blend of cultures,with fresh local ingredients and a new style of presentation fun on a classic meal. These little treasures are ideal for groups served in a fresh new way that your children will love to see yesterday's meal again. Remember to be creative and artistic to take part in packing a bento and the child. Use cookie cutters to make uniquely shaped "tea sandwiches", films for the presentation of food, and small container of their favorite dives. The better the appearance and access morehave, the more likely they are to eat!

With this fun lunch box and back up some of your cultural feelings inside. Here are some ideas to go around you. The inclusion of a variety of foods your child will enjoy much less often succumb when they hear: "I will change" in the cafeteria.

Mac n 'Cheese - Macaroni and cheese left over, fresh sliced tomatoes, steamed vegetables and fresh fruit finger (grapes, berries, cherries, melons, diced, sliced kiwi, etc.).You'll be sure to devour this favorite fit for children. All places in separate containers or pressed fun shapes.

Snack Attack - Finger cube of fresh fruit and vegetables, cheese, diced turkey breast or ham, and multi-grain crackers to make a pleasant taste and nutrition of the mixture. Do not forget to add, crackers and your favorite vinaigrette in a small spray bottle size bento fun.

Dinner for lunch - your preferred form of meatballs, brown rice, fresh vegetables cut into slicesand low-fat yogurt dip. This Bento is also great with leftover spaghetti!

Pot Roast personified - the left nuts, braised, roasted root vegetables, fresh fruit salad and finger. Served cold with a piece of butter, bread, fine-grained.

Super Salads - Molded tuna, chicken or seafood salad, wholemeal crackers, fresh fruit and vegetables, cheeses and cute baby. Do not forget to add sliced red peppers. They are really sweet to eat - especially with cream cheese onthey seem

Now with some experience under my belt Bento can honestly say that children not only love this clever container - but I also know. They are also ideal for picnics, trips, lunch, or when you're away from home. They have a sense! Another important thing bento box ... need some washing after the box arrives home. This is another great opportunity, however, to involve children and teach some of the early childhood, the responsibility of helping to wash theirPicnic lunch and get ready for the next day.

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