Lunch with a Friend

Today, I have lunch with my friend. We share the same break between our classes so every week we meet at this time to have lunch. So, at 9am, I panicked. I wasn't sure how long it would take me to make two bentos, so I figured I ought to get started before I run out of time. I realize now that making two bentos at the same time was not that difficult. To make things simple I made them exactly the same.

This bento box style is very similar to yesterday's in that it is made up of two tiers that can be placed inside one another. I also included matching chopsticks and a little dessert bento. I did not include a picture of the bag today because I couldn't decide at the time what the best method for packing them was, as I had to be able to fit these two bentos nicely inside my backpack, rather than my usual one box. I ended up putting them in two separate drawstring bags.

As for the contents, I have included in the bottom tier a bit of hummus, and garlic pita crackers and some sliced baby carrots. In the upper tier, it is mostly wild rice with herbs (a good time saver here is to use some precooked rice, whether that is rice you cooked yourself at an earlier time, or by buying some precooked rice that only needs to be warmed up, either way will work :)), two smokies cut into octopuses (which is not very evident from this photo) these octopuses can be cut into their shape by hand, which is how I like to do it, or by using a special cutter made for that (as my friend calls them "blank-blankers" (items which have only one specific use)) One can either boil the smokies or hot-dogs after they have been cut or fry them in a pan (my preferred method), which allows them to curl slightly and brings out the shape of the octopus. In this bento I rolled them in a bit of BBQ sauce after cooking. In this tier there is also a pig shaped container filled with soya sauce and a mini gouda cheese. I think it will be a rather healthy and satisfying lunch. Let's not forget that mini dessert bento, inside that small container I put four chocolate truffles and a few almonds. I think it will be the perfect end to our lunch. 

Just to let you know, I am going to be adding some tutorials soon! So if you are interested in making your own bentos, please stay tuned for these additions!

 Well that's all for now, so until later, happy munching!