Monday, March 21, 2011

This Week in Bento: March 16-18, 2011 + Bento4Japan

Hi everyone!  Today I've got more bentos for you, but first I want to tell you about Bento4Japan.



As many respond to the devastating tragedy that hit Japan on March 11, the online bento community has come up with a creative way to help.  Started by Debra of Hapa Bento and Mils of Not a Brown Bag, Bento4Japan celebrates the fun of bento lunches while raising money to help out the birthplace of bento, Japan!

Check out these eBay auctions, tagged with the term "Bento4Japan", to see the items for sale.  All money raised by these auctions will go to charities helping Japan.  There are also auctions in different countries, so if you're not in the U.S. you may be able to find items that will ship to you.

I just joined the effort and will posting a few items over the next couple of days.  Please check out the auctions and the Bento4Japan website and help with this great cause!
Thanks!



Alright, on to the bentos from last week:


March 16

3-16-11 Sesame Steak Salad Bento

I almost forgot to mention.. I finally got a dSLR!  Goodbye, point-and-shoot!  I saved up my cash and invested in a Nikon D90, which I'm in love with.. but now I just have to figure out how to use it!  So bear with me during this initial bento shots! ^_^

We had some leftover steak that I wanted to do something creative with, so I whipped up with Asian-inspired steak salad.  It was kind of a spur of the moment thing, but it turned out to be sooooo delicious!  I just have to figure out what I did and post a recipe for it next time.. a really easy, really tasty way to re-purpose leftovers!

- Asian-inspired Steak Salad
- Bottle of Sesame-Ginger Dressing
- Rice with Umeboshi Plum
-Mango

March 17

3-17-11 Asian Tuna Salad Bento

This one features my Asian-style tuna salad (another recipe I'll get for you soon!)  It's one of my go-to bento quick dishes.

- Asian-style Tuna Salad
- Rice with Red Pepper "Stars"
- Fruit Salad (Mango, Kiwi, Raspberries)


March 18

3-18-11 Spagetti Bento

This one features spaghetti with Steve's famous (to me) puttanesca sauce.

- Spaghetti with Puttanesca Sauce, Parmesan, and Parsley
- Lettuce and Radicchio Salad with Tomatoes
- Italian Sausage
- Garlic Bread
- Mini Bottle of Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Kiwi


Have a fantastic weekend everyone, and please check out Bento4Japan!  Thanks!
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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Great looking bentos and HOORAY for your efforts to raise money for Japan!

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  2. MeggMarch 22, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Thanks Gnoe! I'm so proud to be a part of Bento4Japan.. amazing what us bento-makers can do when we work together! ^_^

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  3. BentobirdMarch 22, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Beautiful post on both Bento4Japan and your own vibrant bentos! The Asian beef salad has me drooling, simply perfect combination!!

    Have a great week Megg and yay we've outlasted winter!

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  4. MeggMarch 23, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Thanks Jenn.. cept I'm not quite sure CHICAGO has outlasted winter.

    Weather report says it's going to snow tonight. Time to get my big coat back out. >_<

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  5. UnknownMarch 23, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Congratulations on D90! I have the same one! Beautiful shots!
    Megg thank you so much for the message to me earlier. It encouraged me!

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  6. MeggMarch 23, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    I actually looked to see what camera you used before buying mine because I like your photos so much. It was an influence on my decision! ^_^

    And again, so so so SO glad you are safe and doing alright!

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