Spring Time Bumble Bee Bento

 Today, I tried character bento for the first time. Since Spring is nearing, I decided to do a springtime bumblebee bento. 

 The bottom is sloppy and childish, but I wanted it to be bright and refreshing. Kimchi and colourful candies fill the silicon molds, and chamchijeon (tuna pancakes) with nori and cheese make cute little flower-hunting bugs.

 Isn't he darling?

 This is Mrs. A

 This is Mr. B

Mrs.A and Mr. B are going together, but where could they be going?

to the cucumber clovers? 

Good god I'm cheesy. 

This was fun and tasty! It was crazy how, once I thought of an idea, other ideas for different bentos erupted. This one is a little sloppy, and everything was done by hand, not with cutters. I hope to improve, and I think it's good for a first time! I can't wait until I look back to this point and laugh at myself.

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Onigiri, Egg, and sausage bento - clean and tasty!

This bento was fun to make! The onigiri has tuna cooked with soy sauce, onions, and garlic. I got some extra filling ideas from Maangchi, one of my favourite chefs! I wanted to include kimchi in this bento, but I was afraid it would become wilted if it stayed out too long.

clementine, cucumber with a tiny bit of sesame oil and salad vinegar, fried chicken thigh, a perfectly boiled egg, sausage, and onigiri. It sounds like a lot, right? It's no more than usual. This bento is balanced, tasty, and appealing.

I did have to dry up the extra moisture from the cucumber before packing, but it was nice and refreshing! Still wishing I'd had just a little kimchi with it, but I don't think there was space for it! Clementines are my current addiction. So sweet and tasty. I especially love them in the mornings.  

I was so proud that my eggs turned out perfectly. I almost always overcook them, undercook them, or take most of the white away with the shell, but they were great this time! I actually used the ugliest one for my bento, as I made lunch for my hubby and I as well, where I finally got my kimchi. The sausage was so salty! It was delicious, and definitely went well with the rice, but I would use a quarter of a sausage next time instead of half. 

I almost forgot about the most important thing! I coated the chicken thighs with salt for about 15 minutes before rinsing them off and cooking them. Boy, did it make a difference! I know most of you are thinking, "Well, duh!" but I'm still a cooking baby and love kitchen exploration and discovery. 

 

Spring break is finally here, and it's rare for me to say I was looking forward to it. I usually cling onto the cold weather, but this year, it's nice so far, and I'm glad to have some extra time for bento! 

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A Different Flavour

 This bento is a little different from the rest. It has a different flavour that I can't quite put my finger on. 

I quite like it, though.

 There's some carrots and hummus down in the corner, there.

 

A sandwich with egg, lettuce, and swiss. The bread is really yummy!

 Banana chips and granola. Very tasty! I love banana chips, but I don't eat them so often because they will hurt my teeth sometimes.

Also, all these sweets are just chilling in my room. Pocky and some Jaffa cake type cookies. (They aren't really jaffa cakes, as I can't get them where I live.)

I'm gonna work out before I eat any, for sure!! Gotta earn it!

Wish I could share them! The boyfriend doesn't like jam cookies. Oh well, more for me, I suppose.
This is my 3rd post in 2 days! I'm just trying to catch up and get back in the groove of things. I must even it out. I will try to post more regularly.


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Tofu and Potstickers

I love potstickers, and have been craving them for a while. I went to the market with my mother yesterday, and she bought me lots of treats! It's always a good thing. 

I was able to make a bento that was really delicious, not using any ingredients as filler, or just because they were there, but instead, wanting every single thing. This bento was delicious and filling. 

 Tofu, fried and delicious. I browned them in a pan with nothing much to it, as I used the sauce for flavour. The peas were delicious and very fresh.

 So delicious dumplings. I missed you so!~

Kiss! They go great together.
Looking back at this meal makes me want to have the same for lunch today. I already made my lunch, so maybe tomorrow, but it would be great with a hot cup of tea. :) 
This one is one of my favourites so far, as it's very delicious, but it isn't very appealing to the eye. I mean, yeah it looks tasty, but it's not presented very well.
Ah, well. Back to practicing, then.

Boring and Plain

Hello again! I've been slow to post lately, but I have many bento on the way! 

This bento is actually really boring and plain, and I didn't even eat it all, though the tamagoyaki was very delicious. I like how the lettuce was shaped as well. I wasn't going to post this, but I decided that bento creations are a journey, so I should post the good and bad ones so that I may improve.

Just fish, rice, egg, and lettuce. Boring, but effective, I suppose. I really need to step up my bento-ing game.

There's also another that I made.  It has orange chicken and grapes. I little better, and much tastier!

 Lettuce is my favourite food baran.

 Dry, weird looking chicken. I'm not so happy with it.

I am, however, happy with those grapes, but I'm not allowed that, since I didn't make them. ^-^"

Tortillas and Salsa

I have been making so much progress! So many meals! I even removed my ugly timestamps. I think I'm improving my bento skills. They aren't particularly cute or creative, but more mature, tasty, and balanced. Today, I made one of my favourite snack foods, tortillas and salsa.

I don't have an overview picture today, since I took them on the windowsill (gloomy day)

 

Tortillas, salsa, and a tomato slice are here.

 

Here is red pepper hummus, and some miniature crackers. So cute!~ I also have almonds and lettuce. A bottle of vinaigrette is normal these days.

This bento has a lot of tomato in it! I love tomato. I'm glad I have too much of a good thing rather than too much of a bad thing. I am a little scared about transport in this bento, but super tasty! This bento is nice and bright with a little bit of spice to help me through the cold weather. Warming yourself from the inside is the best way, right?

Chicken Nanban

Yesterday, my mother cooked Chicken Nanban from Just Bento. It was very delicious, and is the side dish in my bento today. I prefer it in a bento, because when fresh, the vinegar is overpowering.

 Chicken nanban over rice with broccoli and dark chocolate.

 

yum yum~

 

 The chicken looks really tasty!

I kind of didn't realize that the reason the food I make at home never tastes like the restaurants because I always use white meat. Thigh meat is much more flavourful, but I only eat it in moderation, so if you want it to taste like restaurant food, use dark meat and sesame oil. ^-^
I like this bento a lot, even if it is a small meal, it has all the essentials, and a good ratio.

 I would love to share your stories about bento on my blog! Comment, or email teatimeoclock@gmail.com
Have fun in the kitchen!~