Just Bento

As part of my ongoing (irregular) series reporting on storebought bentos in Japan and elsewhere, here are a couple of gorgeous bentos bought and consumed in the historic town of Kamakura. continue reading...

More awesome Halloween bentos! continue reading...

Here is a bento assembled mainly with leftovers and stocked items from my mother’s Japanese kitchen. continue reading...

Here’s a super-easy recipe for a pretty healthy and versatile salad, using one of my favorite should-be-more-popular ingredients, okara. continue reading...

The winner of the book giveaway, who will hopefully give it a good home is…. continue reading...

Bento contents:

• 2 sandwiches made with 2 kouya dofu sandwich ‘breads’, filled with cucumber, ham and mayonnaise, 600 calories
• Lettuce and cherry tomatoes, 50 calories

Total calories (approx): 650 (how calories are calculated)

Time needed: 30 minutes (if ‘bread’ is made in the morning, less time if you make it in advance and just assemble the sandwich in the morning)

Type: Low carb, gluten-free, alternative sandwiches continue reading...

How to make really low-carb, gluten-free sandwich ‘bread’ with fried freeze dried tofu. continue reading...

Someone’s loss may be your gain…. ^_^ continue reading...