Just Bento

A classic Japanese style bento using winter vegetables (since it’s still pretty cold here) made by my mom from bento stash ingredients. continue reading...

The Guy Does Bento is back, with a bento featuring his favorite way of eating chicken. continue reading...

Here are some bentos made by a typical busy Japanese mom - my sister Mayumi - for her two kids. continue reading...

The Guy comes up with a manly meat-and-potatoes bento with not a rice grain in sight. continue reading...

A substantial bento with some pretty strong flavors. continue reading...

The guy steps it up with a riff on an Okinawan speciality, taco rice. continue reading...

The Guy makes his first foray into the world of bento making. continue reading...

This is a series of posts featuring bentos made by my spouse, aka The Guy. The Guy is not Japanese, didn't grow up with bentos (but loves the ones I make for him) and is somewhat tentative in the kitchen when he gets out of his comfort zone. See how he gets along in the world of bentos.