For MisterMan's field trip today he had to bring a fully disposable bento lunch, so I turned to my favorite (recycled) strawberry pack. If you buy strawberries in boxes like this one, with a snap-close lid, you might find it useful to save them for similar occasions. They nest together pretty well and store neatly. I made a roasted red pepper and cheddar melt sandwich on bread so brown and rectangular it spoke a clear message to me: Domokun! So of course I had to comply. All I had to add was red capsicum mouth with radish teeth and halved grape eyes. RAWR!
I also added a ripe strawberry, some carrots and broccoli, and baby dills wrapped in ham. A few dark red cherries helped fill up the rest of the space, making sure everything stayed packed in pretty tightly. I stuck to mainly "dry" extras to avoid soggifying the sandwich. Everything got wrapped in wax paper before snapping shut the lid. So you see I was able to get away with really simple bento lunches this week. Something about summer makes me want to spend as little time as possible laboring over a hot stove, and this way the bento is nearly all utensil-free and kid-friendly. Happy long weekend friends!
Thursday, July 1, 2010
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Oh what a great idea for sammy Domokun AND for re-use of the strawberry box! I would never of thought to use it as a sandwich basket! Thanks and RAWR back at ya! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Debra. I have a whole stack of boxes for weekly field trips in summer fun. Must have a Domo bento at least once every summer. :)
ReplyDeletethis may be my favorite of your bentos EVER! such a great idea to make domo from brown bread, and everything on the right-hand side is fitted just perfectly in there. love the idea of it being a no-muss no-fuss tossaway (no picks or anything to save), and also the ham-wrapped dills sound so tasty (must try soon). LOVE!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to use leftover containers like strawberry packs. I was hesitating this morning as I threw away a deli container that had olives in it, thinking I could reuse it. I see bento everywhere now! LOL
ReplyDeleteMegan, I think your comment just made my day! Domo has a way of making it all good. I bet lots of folks are planning picnic / field trip bento this summer :)
ReplyDeleteSonoma Bento, Thanks! I do the same thing; have lots of recycled containers stored away..
Domokun!!! :D I love it. And great idea on keeping the okazu on the dry side. Between you and Debra, I'm going to have all my sandwich packing tips down in one day.
ReplyDeleteThanks hypothermya! I guess it was sandwich bento day, hehe :)
ReplyDeleteMy first comment must not of gone through.
ReplyDeleteDomokun never looked so good, and on such healthy bread too! Great idea for the disposable lunch box. I love it! I also love the fiesta of colors going on here!
sorry for staying away so long....but with good reasons esp. with such a cute bentoes! *restraining all urges*
ReplyDeletewhhaaa~ absolutely great!!! What a cute domo-kun! I love his adorable black eyes! ^///^
ReplyDeleteBeautiful like always and great idea with reusing strawberry package. I will be making disposable lunchbox next week for the sea side trip for my daughter... so your tips are just on time... good I still have some berry boxes in the fridge :)
ReplyDeleteAnother awesomely cute bento! :) Domokun is so cute, Mister Man must have loved this!
ReplyDeleteSorry to comment so late - every one has already given you the best compliments on your DomoKun bento! Still, I think it's cool, cute and crazy fun! Have a great weekend! :o)
ReplyDeleteHow resourceful!! I'll have to remember to keep a couple strawberry containers on hand for outings. I adore the DomuKun.
ReplyDeleteHow adorable! I love it!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! Totally awesome! THIS you can sell from a lunch stand and would be gone in seconds!
ReplyDeleteLove this sandwich!
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