tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82224927804513395212024-03-13T19:13:35.537-07:00Happy Little Bentomaking cute, healthy and nutritious bento for kidsHappy Little Bentohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07715208750492287214noreply@blogger.comBlogger899125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8222492780451339521.post-11024911675608164922021-10-28T14:50:00.000-07:002021-10-28T14:50:25.167-07:00Egg Burger Egg<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VxczBgMaf-A/YXsYBl6PPFI/AAAAAAABK24/X5O0sijzoCgwBoEZK2K3SY3IFz3aJKJswCLcBGAsYHQ/s1769/PSX_20211028_143136.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1769" data-original-width="1678" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VxczBgMaf-A/YXsYBl6PPFI/AAAAAAABK24/X5O0sijzoCgwBoEZK2K3SY3IFz3aJKJswCLcBGAsYHQ/w608-h640/PSX_20211028_143136.jpg" width="608" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>I saw this idea on the internets and it was so cute I thought I'd give it a try. I used a regular hen egg sliced crosswise to make the bun, and just cut smaller portions of the fillings (cheese, ham, lettuce, onions, avocado, pickles, tomato and ketchup. The "fries" are carrot sticks.</p><p>You could make a super cute miniature version with a quail egg.</p><p>Have a great Thursday!</p>
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Happy Little Bentohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07715208750492287214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8222492780451339521.post-17328266760576426382021-10-15T15:15:00.002-07:002021-10-15T15:25:44.194-07:00Japanese Rock Garden Toast<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-edlGbp4K84E/YWn5JOUWtFI/AAAAAAABK1s/vAuw-nlSKdQW5vTpFItQ0aafYvYsV6WwwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/20211015_141843.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1037" data-original-width="1080" height="614" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-edlGbp4K84E/YWn5JOUWtFI/AAAAAAABK1s/vAuw-nlSKdQW5vTpFItQ0aafYvYsV6WwwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h614/20211015_141843.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>TinySprite gets a peaceful toast today: hopefully it helps her wind down after a long hard week at school. I was inspired by the food artist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sasamana1204/">Manami Sasaki</a>. She's so creative. We love toast over here so it seems like fun to use the bread as a canvas for imagination and beauty. And I always love a miniature! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Gkw6dqxdAkg/YWn7OZ9LQcI/AAAAAAABK10/i07-00UZorYX1b8KCFB3BZgPMyXFcIw3ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/20211015_141857_20211015150347486.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1063" data-original-width="1080" height="630" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Gkw6dqxdAkg/YWn7OZ9LQcI/AAAAAAABK10/i07-00UZorYX1b8KCFB3BZgPMyXFcIw3ACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h630/20211015_141857_20211015150347486.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Friday friends!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>
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Happy Little Bentohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07715208750492287214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8222492780451339521.post-71297138807205387562021-10-07T17:05:00.001-07:002021-10-07T17:05:38.299-07:00Beet-Dyed Egg<p> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gY_wujXbqRg/YV9rdfXjApI/AAAAAAABKxs/PKvYIxUhN-cWMbg4t2Qk6u8rPeiQhNALQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1073/20211007_144728.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1073" data-original-width="1073" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gY_wujXbqRg/YV9rdfXjApI/AAAAAAABKxs/PKvYIxUhN-cWMbg4t2Qk6u8rPeiQhNALQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/20211007_144728.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><p>This jewel-toned egg.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZogoGdmkzJI/YV9rq-a3AXI/AAAAAAABKxw/CHsZXUS1oK4BPvi1EKosXtilOooiXjTLQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1076/20211007_144744.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1076" data-original-width="1076" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZogoGdmkzJI/YV9rq-a3AXI/AAAAAAABKxw/CHsZXUS1oK4BPvi1EKosXtilOooiXjTLQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/20211007_144744.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>The garnet hue.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mq4P7eN1OU8/YV9r0SiQxdI/AAAAAAABKx4/AyW5VY3du-QQPzR21NuIHCniPNvpywAwgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/20211007_144801.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1057" data-original-width="1080" height="626" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mq4P7eN1OU8/YV9r0SiQxdI/AAAAAAABKx4/AyW5VY3du-QQPzR21NuIHCniPNvpywAwgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h626/20211007_144801.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>But the color goes all the way through the white, and into the yolk too!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wYma71b9pnE/YV9sBljhn5I/AAAAAAABKyA/XxNoo8ro8yUBxSAD9bS6R3gHRd8YazlaQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/20211007_144824.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1069" data-original-width="1080" height="634" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wYma71b9pnE/YV9sBljhn5I/AAAAAAABKyA/XxNoo8ro8yUBxSAD9bS6R3gHRd8YazlaQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h634/20211007_144824.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This is what happens when you let the egg hang out in the beet juice for a few days. If only overnight, you get a nice red rim around the inside edge when you slice it open.</div><p>What should I make with this beauty? โค</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>
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Happy Little Bentohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07715208750492287214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8222492780451339521.post-80046693415766855962021-10-05T18:28:00.001-07:002021-10-05T18:28:40.294-07:00Fried Egg Open Face Sandwich<p> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dpsrlPiPwmU/YVzathIdxhI/AAAAAAABKwA/P9bNe7Qp5N8vBm80Hyt2Ao_xwxQu50VRwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1067/20211005_160434.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dpsrlPiPwmU/YVzathIdxhI/AAAAAAABKwA/P9bNe7Qp5N8vBm80Hyt2Ao_xwxQu50VRwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/20211005_160434.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /></p><p>Today TinySprite's snack is on the plate because we have a little time before we have to take off for activities. This sandwich might seem unusual to some people. Is it? But maybe not. I'm trying to load as much nutrition on the toast (her favorite means of caloric intake) as possible.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qYZgPoj5At4/YVzbkNY7O_I/AAAAAAABKwI/yCtAQ5SZwwgfyhKo3GIQXl9Ze9e3dwPkwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1076/20211005_160510.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1076" data-original-width="1076" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qYZgPoj5At4/YVzbkNY7O_I/AAAAAAABKwI/yCtAQ5SZwwgfyhKo3GIQXl9Ze9e3dwPkwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/20211005_160510.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I already mentioned the dill pickle hummus; it has an extra tang. The split pea and quinoa I cooked on the stovetop and kept it on the spreadable consistency side. I added curry to it for flavor. The egg is sprinkled with turmeric and paprika, and the Sichuan pickles condiment I found at the Asian market. Hope she likes it!</p>
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Happy Little Bentohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07715208750492287214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8222492780451339521.post-4777166979773700712021-10-01T15:50:00.000-07:002021-10-01T15:50:56.336-07:00Beet Tofu Avocado Pickle Onigirazu<p> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tknBBx_Wdsg/YVdtqgrQL-I/AAAAAAABKko/xfvGcuKl5iYI_JUtZBd8gi9cfd5IFVqWQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20211001_122824_20211001122946867.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2022" data-original-width="2048" height="632" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tknBBx_Wdsg/YVdtqgrQL-I/AAAAAAABKko/xfvGcuKl5iYI_JUtZBd8gi9cfd5IFVqWQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h632/20211001_122824_20211001122946867.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />This one may be vegetarian but it's substantial and flavorful. I wanted to make a snack for TinySprite using some random ingredients I had from salads this week. So here's what I did:</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pqoHds_8Vrs/YVd05qpNb5I/AAAAAAABKk0/UpAoqxFZ_0AQKr7JhIiZsicPSdcvS5TVgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1564/IMG_20211001_124329_20211001125809542.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1564" data-original-width="1564" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pqoHds_8Vrs/YVd05qpNb5I/AAAAAAABKk0/UpAoqxFZ_0AQKr7JhIiZsicPSdcvS5TVgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/IMG_20211001_124329_20211001125809542.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>First I put the rice (this one is a mix of black, brown, and white), then I placed some baby kale leaves to keep the sliced beets from making the rice soggy. Then I layered sliced tofu, avocado, pickled red cabbage and red onion, then topped with baby spinach leaves to protect the rice again. To the bento I added sliced pluots, raspberries and yellow pear tomatoes. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-57i6XRjxbYA/YVd1wp6H1wI/AAAAAAABKk8/5cyamnIkRqEdYEMxV7GuRekJr7vK2VTNwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20211001_122636.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1833" data-original-width="2048" height="572" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-57i6XRjxbYA/YVd1wp6H1wI/AAAAAAABKk8/5cyamnIkRqEdYEMxV7GuRekJr7vK2VTNwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h572/20211001_122636.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>All packed up for TinySprite when she gets home from school. Happy Friday friends!</p><p><br /></p> <br /><br /><p></p>
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Happy Little Bentohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07715208750492287214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8222492780451339521.post-65153093704611692652021-09-28T15:54:00.001-07:002021-09-28T15:55:52.782-07:00Sardine Melt Sandwich Bento<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xGA8_zvujxM/YVOLdL7AnfI/AAAAAAABKhs/69KttdUAbW0RrFxmIAxR6yM45UHUb-dmwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/PSX_20210928_142826.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1729" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xGA8_zvujxM/YVOLdL7AnfI/AAAAAAABKhs/69KttdUAbW0RrFxmIAxR6yM45UHUb-dmwCLcBGAsYHQ/w540-h640/PSX_20210928_142826.jpg" width="540" /></a></div><p></p><p>Throughout the pandemic while the kids were distance learning at home, they handled their own lunches and snacks. Since they were on completely different schedules and the kitchen is steps away from their workstations it was easy for them. One of TinySprite's favorites was toast. Toast with all kinds of various toppings. So today I will copy one of her standards... </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QMbjoWoXriE/YVOMwEVnoGI/AAAAAAABKh0/LhCQaxMdP5wKApikF2lSfYCPpspiZ5yJwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/PSX_20210928_143428.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1617" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QMbjoWoXriE/YVOMwEVnoGI/AAAAAAABKh0/LhCQaxMdP5wKApikF2lSfYCPpspiZ5yJwCLcBGAsYHQ/w506-h640/PSX_20210928_143428.jpg" width="506" /></a></div><p>Sardines on toast! Now before you make a face, did you know that sardines are high in omega-3 fatty acids, calcium and selenium, and much lower in mercury than your usual tuna? They are high in protein and very good for you. Here's how I made mine.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rjR06euMBoU/YVOOCrFVeLI/AAAAAAABKh8/41vBaGU7Wxsbf1RoRyHc_5CX2ATpYen1ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1564/PSX_20210928_143307.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1564" data-original-width="1564" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rjR06euMBoU/YVOOCrFVeLI/AAAAAAABKh8/41vBaGU7Wxsbf1RoRyHc_5CX2ATpYen1ACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/PSX_20210928_143307.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Toast bread til crunchy. Smear on some dill pickle hummus, then zhoug sauce (or your preferred tangy sauce; maybe even pesto, salsa or hot sauce). Drain the sardines and add them in chunks to cover the whole toast. Add cheese on top, put the sandwich back in the oven, and broil to melt.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P4MkekHGPLE/YVOPIHP8uQI/AAAAAAABKiE/jCLArfgiQOUpTD5KHzz5Hr3EqYTDK-hTwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/PSX_20210928_143136.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1585" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P4MkekHGPLE/YVOPIHP8uQI/AAAAAAABKiE/jCLArfgiQOUpTD5KHzz5Hr3EqYTDK-hTwCLcBGAsYHQ/w496-h640/PSX_20210928_143136.jpg" width="496" /></a></div><p>Take out of oven and add baby spinach and pickled red onions on top. That's it! I used a slightly larger bento box today so I could add a cup of sliced dinosaur pluots. These are my favorite stone fruit and I'm surprised they're stil in season right now. Still so sweet and juicy too. Hope she likes it!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iOJctlz_xvI/YVOPa-9CgiI/AAAAAAABKiM/Ij6qtkVKTusWBtVNBNzu48CL1gqKy4RWACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/PSX_20210928_142959.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1950" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iOJctlz_xvI/YVOPa-9CgiI/AAAAAAABKiM/Ij6qtkVKTusWBtVNBNzu48CL1gqKy4RWACLcBGAsYHQ/w610-h640/PSX_20210928_142959.jpg" width="610" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EKAhsiri11E/YVOR8j9NvOI/AAAAAAABKiU/dPxubdHTFWQDhWwDuHOiCqcPSCtQLrAmgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20210928_134617.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1890" data-original-width="2048" height="590" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EKAhsiri11E/YVOR8j9NvOI/AAAAAAABKiU/dPxubdHTFWQDhWwDuHOiCqcPSCtQLrAmgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h590/20210928_134617.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>
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Time flies; seems like only yesterday she was in preschool and enjoying her little snack bento at home.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-17HRwZxDn-s/YVJJ7cZckMI/AAAAAAABKf4/IWm8A8iqPlc_biXgA8xUCE8gK_hbAR0kgCLcBGAsYHQ/s908/2018-12-14_04-53-32.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="908" data-original-width="908" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-17HRwZxDn-s/YVJJ7cZckMI/AAAAAAABKf4/IWm8A8iqPlc_biXgA8xUCE8gK_hbAR0kgCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/2018-12-14_04-53-32.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>After school these days she has only a short break before extracurricular activities so I decided to make her a little snack bento to tide her over. This one is onigirazu, which is a handheld rice ball filled with various proteins and veggies. Today I made a filling with the ingredients of our chicken salad from yesterday. First thing I did is lay out all tools and foods I'll be using.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6a28m6CS3kM/YVJLRfarR3I/AAAAAAABKgA/aOUTti3QPCkvtnPgdVn4-bCCJ8jbee_bwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20210927_142825.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1585" data-original-width="2048" height="496" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6a28m6CS3kM/YVJLRfarR3I/AAAAAAABKgA/aOUTti3QPCkvtnPgdVn4-bCCJ8jbee_bwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h496/20210927_142825.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I scoop the rice into a small ramekin for two reasons: it helps measure the portion size and it makes a nice compact round flattened rice ball in the center of the nori, placed shiny side down. My rice is a mixture of red, white and brown.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wNXZ-HvpiYI/YVJMHZ0vIXI/AAAAAAABKgI/0h0dCrEwxG0K6KxvZsFuVWI532qk6nglgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20210927_142857.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1625" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wNXZ-HvpiYI/YVJMHZ0vIXI/AAAAAAABKgI/0h0dCrEwxG0K6KxvZsFuVWI532qk6nglgCLcBGAsYHQ/w508-h640/20210927_142857.jpg" width="508" /></a></div><br />Next, pile on the ingredients you've chosen. Try to stay neatly on the rice patty. I used shredded romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, sliced purple radish, shredded chicken, some dressing, then more lettuce. Be creative and use whatever you like!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1zxNdA3UV0Q/YVJMvqfANSI/AAAAAAABKgQ/Sg4Y2U6P5hsP3nRWFEMVbHtd1YGAUaO6gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1564/IMG_20210927_151937.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1564" data-original-width="1564" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1zxNdA3UV0Q/YVJMvqfANSI/AAAAAAABKgQ/Sg4Y2U6P5hsP3nRWFEMVbHtd1YGAUaO6gCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/IMG_20210927_151937.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Sorry I didn't take process photos of the folding but I folded the bottom right corner in first, then the top left over that, then the two other sides. I used parchment paper but you can also use plastic wrap.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1mbSR3eZE5A/YVJNedfhZBI/AAAAAAABKgY/_C35p8qTXSgMBN2l6wEqMI1mEF7vQ47QwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20210927_144228.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1881" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1mbSR3eZE5A/YVJNedfhZBI/AAAAAAABKgY/_C35p8qTXSgMBN2l6wEqMI1mEF7vQ47QwCLcBGAsYHQ/w588-h640/20210927_144228.jpg" width="588" /></a></div><p>You're left with a nice neat package that you can then slice in half for visual appeal. Or you could keep it a surprise! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DxQL24K2_t8/YVJPcSS9swI/AAAAAAABKgw/Qtz-lCs2-w4kOV7l9EzhIZOwnE1aNaZgwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20210927_144300.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1991" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DxQL24K2_t8/YVJPcSS9swI/AAAAAAABKgw/Qtz-lCs2-w4kOV7l9EzhIZOwnE1aNaZgwCLcBGAsYHQ/w622-h640/20210927_144300.jpg" width="622" /></a></div><p>I sliced mine because I'm excited to see how it looks. Try to remember which way the lengths of lettuce and chicken go so you can make a crosswise cut.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S7GESaDPKcg/YVJN4bYaJ9I/AAAAAAABKgg/sEdEwYpDCf8ngdny7YtnZdb1ttZXyhCXACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20210927_144609.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2019" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S7GESaDPKcg/YVJN4bYaJ9I/AAAAAAABKgg/sEdEwYpDCf8ngdny7YtnZdb1ttZXyhCXACLcBGAsYHQ/w630-h640/20210927_144609.jpg" width="630" /></a></div><p>Pick a box that's small enough to keep the onigirazu from moving around. A clear lid lets her see what she's getting, and it looks so pretty and colorful. Snap the lid closed and you're ready to go. Hope she likes it!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rKu0lbl0pXg/YVJOaYSP9EI/AAAAAAABKgo/Y-i8Nadd9_8WmXZkKBTgTMa97mB7hId3wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20210927_144627.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2013" data-original-width="2048" height="630" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rKu0lbl0pXg/YVJOaYSP9EI/AAAAAAABKgo/Y-i8Nadd9_8WmXZkKBTgTMa97mB7hId3wCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h630/20210927_144627.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Update: I think she liked it๐๐ผ<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YuyZw9Nmi9w/YVJnhX5JEuI/AAAAAAABKg4/Bi_zfwiuqoIqqOR25ZPGKK2b3tnrfdlgwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1018/VideoCapture_20210927-174537_20210927175102244.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1018" data-original-width="955" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YuyZw9Nmi9w/YVJnhX5JEuI/AAAAAAABKg4/Bi_zfwiuqoIqqOR25ZPGKK2b3tnrfdlgwCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h320/VideoCapture_20210927-174537_20210927175102244.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><p><br /></p>
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Nice to be able to look at my colorful toast and feel cheerful!</div>
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These are some of my favorite flavors, tossed together like a salad on a piece of crispy bread. Can you get rainbow-hued tomatoes where you are? It may be nearly fall, but just looking at this pretty snack makes me think of summer.</div>
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This is my 3rd sourdough loaf using my own homegrown starter (which is 2 weeks old). I'm hoping to strengthen the sourness over time, but so far I'm quite happy with the results.<br />
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360g all purpose flour<br />
40g whole wheat flour<br />
300g spring water<br />
8g sea salt<br />
130g (~ยฝ cup) mashed steamed Okinawan sweet potatoes<br />
130g (~ยฝ cup) Greek yogurt<br />
2T beet juice, stirred into the yogurt<br />
โ cup walnuts<br />
80g sourdough starter, at peak, 100% hydration<br />
79% hydration<br />
Autolyse 1 hour<br />
6 hours bulk fermentation at room temp<br />
Stretch and fold at 30 minute intervals for 1st 2 hours<br />
Preshape, bench rest 30 minutes<br />
Envelope fold, shape, place seam side up in linen-lined, floured bowl<br />
Rest at room temp 1.5 hours<br />
Proof in refrigerator 16 hours<br />
Bake 400ยฐF 40 minutes<br />
Lid off, 20 more minutes<br />
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Here we all are in the midst of a Coronavirus pandemic, under lockdown and staying home, and it turns out to be a perfect time to hunker down and go back to the basic life skills we always wanted to hone. Like baking bread.</div>
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I started a couple weeks ago with <a href="https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/11376-no-knead-bread">Jim Lahey's famous No-Knead Bread recipe</a>. So simple and so good. I tried adding a sour component with buttermilk, Greek yogurt, or apple cider vinegar. They turned out okay, but then I saw this recipe for <a href="https://ladyandpups.com/2015/04/27/the-blushing-boule-purple-yam-country-bread/"><span style="color: purple; font-size: x-large;">Ube Country Loaf</span></a>.</div>
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And I had just steamed some Okinawan sweet potatoes yesterday. It was fate. I started at 6pm, which meant I had to stay up til midnight to get this baby in the fridge for a 12 hour cold proof. I popped it into the oven today and got this big beautiful purple loaf. I mean, it's gorgeous!</div>
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1: Flour and water autolyse</div>
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2: Dump steamed mashed ube, salt, and yeast</div>
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3: Mix in using pinch and fold method</div>
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4: Repeat every 15 minutes for an hour</div>
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5: Let rise for 4 hours at 72 ยฐF<br />
6: Shape into ball and proof in fridge 12 hours<br />
7: Ball has expanded, ready to bake<br />
8: Finished loaf!<br />
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If you want to try this loaf, I recommend you check out this blog: <a href="https://ladyandpups.com/2015/04/27/the-blushing-boule-purple-yam-country-bread/">Lady and Pups</a>. She explains the whole process pretty well, so that even a newbie like me could follow along. I would make this again, using more sweet potato for more vibrant color and more moistness. I don't really get how the addition of the mash doesn't affect the recipe so that you don't have to change anything whether or not you add any mash. Maybe it's magic. I'm a believer๐โค๐๐ฅ<br />
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Here's the method straight from <a href="https://ladyandpups.com/2015/04/27/the-blushing-boule-purple-yam-country-bread/">Lady and Pups</a>:<br />
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THE BLUSHING BOULE (PURPLE YAM COUNTRY BREAD)</div>
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The overnight bread recipe/techniques are based on the book: <a class="summary-link" href="http://www.amazon.com/Flour-Water-Salt-Yeast-Fundamentals/dp/160774273X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1430049076&sr=8-1&keywords=flour+water+salt+yeast" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; color: #1e1e1e; cursor: pointer; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; transition: color 0.3s ease-in-out 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Flour, water, Salt Yeast.</a> This bread can be made with exactly the same instructions and ingredients, minus the purple yam, if you want to make a white country loaf.</div>
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<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-0" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">This bread will need about 1 hour for mixing/folding, 4~5 hour to ferment at room-temperature, then 12 hours/overnight in the fridge to slow-proof, and another 2 hours to bake and cool down. So please <span class="bold" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">start 19 ~ 20 hours before the time you want to serve the bread</span>.</li>
<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-1" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">According to the book, the optimal temperature for any bread dough - <span class="bold" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">after it is folded/kneaded, and just before it's left to ferment</span> - should be at 78F/26C. So if your indoor temperature is quite cool, around 68F/20C, you should warm the water to about 95F/35C to achieve that. If your indoor temperature is warm, like mine, around 79F/26C, then the water should be about 86F/30C to achieve that. I have an instant thermometer and therefore, I can measure these things accurately. But if you don't, IT IS OK, just start with water that feels like your body temperature, meaning that when you insert you finger into the water, you can't quite make out whether it's on the "cool side" or "warm side". <span class="bold" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">I like to prepare a large bottle of water at the right temperature (more than the recipe calls for), then pour the amount I need as I measure on a scale</span>.</li>
<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-2" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="bold" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">TO START:</span> In a large bowl, mix flour and water (already warmed up to the optimal temperature) with a fork until just even. Cover with plastic-wrap and let rest for 20~30 min. (This process is called "autolyse", which allows the flour to hydrate, releases enzymes and increases its flexibility... blah blah. Wanna know more, you can Google it). After rested, add the baked and peeled purple yam, and sprinkle the fine sea salt and instant dry yeast evenly across the surface.</li>
<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-3" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="bold" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">TO KNEAD WITH MACHINE:</span> If you're using a stand-mixer or handheld-mixer with dough-hooks (like I did because we're lazy) knead the dough on medium-low speed for 20 min. <span class="bold" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The dough should still be very wet and sticky, but quite smooth and very elastic. It should be able to hold its shape for a short period of time, and appears to be stringy when it pulls away from the bowl.</span> If you have an instant thermometer, the dough should be at 78F/26C now. Cover with plastic-wrap, and let ferment for 4~5 hour until almost <span class="bold" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">TRIPLED</span> (not doubled).</li>
<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-4" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="bold" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">TO FOLD WITH HAND:</span> If you were mixing with hands, finely mash the purple yam before adding to the bowl. Using the pincer method to evenly distribute the ingredients (<a class="instruction-link" href="http://bakingartisanbread.blogspot.com/2014/03/ken-forkishs-field-blend-2.html" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; color: #1e1e1e; cursor: pointer; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; transition: color 0.3s ease-in-out 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">this blog gives a good step by step photos on pincer method and folding</a>). Then pull the dough up from one side until <span class="bold" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">just before it tears</span>, then fold it over itself towards the opposite side. Turn the bowl around by 45 degrees, and fold again. <span class="bold" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Do this for about 5 min until the dough starts to develop some elasticity</span>. Let the dough rest for 10 min, then fold again for 30 seconds. If you have an instant thermometer, the dough should be at 78F/26C now. Cover with plastic-wrap and let ferment. <span class="bold" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">In the first 1 hour, every 15 min, come back and fold the dough like you did for 30 seconds</span>. Then leave it for about 3~ 4 hours until almost <span class="bold" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">TRIPLED</span> (not doubled).</li>
<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-5" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="bold" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">TO SHAPE THE BREAD:</span> Dusting with just enough flours onto the dough/ the counter/ and your hands to prevent sticking as you go, now <span class="bold" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">gently ease the dough out of the bowl, onto the working surface, without flattening or tearing it</span>. The dough should look kind of like a blob on the counter. Again, <span class="bold" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">gently</span>, pull 1 corner of the dough up and fold it over itself. Repeat for 3~4 times around the dough until it comes into a ball. Now flip the dough over so the "seam-side" now faces down, <span class="bold" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">onto a less floured surface</span>. Using the friction between the counter and the dough, cup your hands around the dough and pull it gently towards you. You should feel the dough tightening as you do this. Repeat for 3~4 times from all directions until the dough comes into a good, round shape.</li>
<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-6" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="bold" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">TO PROOF THE DOUGH:</span> If you have a proofing-basket, dust it with flour and gently transfer the dough, <span class="bold" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">seam-side down</span>, into the basket. If not, using the original bowl that the dough fermented in, and line it with 1 sheet of parchment paper. <span class="bold" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Press the parchment so it conforms to the shape of the bowl, then dust the dough all around with a little flour, and transfer into the bowl, seam-side down.</span> Cover with plastic-wrap, then proof in the fridge for 12 hours/overnight.</li>
<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-7" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="bold" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">TO BAKE THE BREAD:</span> 45 min before baking, preheat the oven on 475F/245C, with a lidded Dutch oven on the rack. Once the oven's preheated, take the dough out of the fridge (no need for it to warm back to room-temperature). Lift the dough out of the bowl by lifting the parchment paper, then gently place on the counter. Put another piece of parchment paper on the side, then gently flip the dough onto the seconds parchment. <span class="bold" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Without flattening or tearing it, dust the edges with a little flour to gently release the dough from the first parchment</span>. Now the <span class="bold" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">seam-side should be facing up</span>.</li>
<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-8" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">(NOTE: Why not just use the first parchment to transfer the dough, from the bowl, directly into the Dutch oven? I've done it both ways, and noticed that the dough which was inverted after proofing, had a much better rise in the oven. During proofing, most large air bubbles gathered at the upper-half of the dough, leaving the lower-half slightly denser. If not inverted, the baked dough inherently came out with a denser lower-half, and less tall. But by inverting, the low-half was now at the top, which allowed it to expand more during baking, and the larger air bubbles at the bottom, helped push the dough upward as well. And the seam-side also creates a beautiful cracking on the surface.)</li>
<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-9" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Take the preheated Dutch oven out and remove the lid. Lift the parchment to transfer the dough into the Dutch oven (leave the parchment with it as well)(flatten the parchment's folds so it doesn't distort the shape of the bread). Close the lid and bake for 25 min. Then remove the lid and bake for another 13~15 min, until the surface is deeply browned. Remove the parchment and let the bread cool on a cooling-rack for 1 hour.</li>
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To cook the purple yam, bake in a preheated 400F/200C oven for 45 min ~1 hour until a knife can be easily inserted into the flesh. Cool completely before using.</div>
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I gotta say this is my favorite toast thus far. But then I'm a fan of sardines! Are you? And because I piled so many other ingredients on my english muffin, it's not overwhelmingly sardiney, either.</div>
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I especially love that I was able to use so many healthy add-ons. I made them all; nothing is pre-processed. The tangy flavors come from the pickles, sprouts, and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. </div>
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This one is a mishmash of stuff we had at dinner, including the polenta that made an appearance on my toast in the previous post. I think TinySprite would prefer a box filled completely with sausage; she's a definite meat lover๐๐ฎ</div>
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By now I've settled on a kind of formula for an ideal toast. It starts (usually but not imperatively) with a spread, in this case creamy polenta. I thought about firming it up and pan frying it, but decided to use it in its softer form for contrast here. I also like to have some greens and a protein, then some textural contrast like something crunchy, and finally some interesting tangy or spicy top note.</div>
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This one was overwhelmed by the sausage flavor, which was tasty enough, but not as exciting or original as it could have been. I'd mix it up a bit next time.<br />
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The schools in our area have all closed for the next 2 weeks at least, so we will be at home isolating and socially distancing ourselves. I might therefore be experimenting with snacks and lunches; brace yourselves.<br />
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I always wanted to try making mini sandwiches. It would take a ton of these to satisfy my kids though๐<br />
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On the upside, look at these super kawaii <a href="https://www.modes4u.com/en/kawaii/p32650_Japanese-food-picks-for-Bento-Box-Lunch-Box.html">sushi and green tea picks </a>from <a href="http://modes4u.com/">Modes4u.com</a>! I love these!<br />
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They are exquisitely detailed with cheerful cute faces, and sized perfectly for bento or tiny sandwiches. Can't wait to try it with sushi!<br />
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I forgot where I found this meatloaf recipe but it calls for a whole container of silken tofu to be mixed with 1 pound of ground turkey and 1 pound of ground beef (or pork). You wouldn't notice the tofu except that this meatloaf comes out very moist and with a lighter texture; not as dense as a regular meatloaf. It's pretty good, and I'm thinking healthier too! </div>
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And of course, rectangular brown food must be transformed into Domokun. I think it's a bento rule.<br />
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I've never pan fried a slab of tofu before but I figured I'd try since I've seen this broccoli-tofu combo before.</div>
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I fried the broccoli bits til they got nice and crispy, and with chili oil drizzled over the whole deal, it was really good!</div>
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Why did it take me so long to discover cheesy eggs? My feelings toward scrambled eggs have changed forever. </div>
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You guys might already know this, but the key to fluffy eggs is to cook low and slow. That is, low heat with constant stirring until you feel the liquidy cheesy egg start to develop form. I mixed my egg with a big spoonful of cottage cheese; you could use ricotta or whatever cheese your little heart so chooses. At that point, turn off the heat and let finish to your desired fluffiness. If you want to pile sky high on avocado toast, who's stopping you? </div>
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And then just because I happened to have a pretty gradient of grape tomatoes, I made another toast on hummus. Come to think of it, I could have combined everything into one deliciously massive towering architectural wonder.<br />
Architoastual wonder.<br />
Next time!<br />
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I put roasted grape tomatoes on top of today's (whole wheat) mac and cheese to add a little color and also to check out these super cute new <a href="https://www.modes4u.com/en/kawaii/p43072_green-plant-leaf-food-picks-for-Bento-Box-Lunch-Box.html">leaf picks</a> from <a href="https://www.modes4u.com/en/">Modes4u</a>. I think they are meant to be radish, tomato, and some kind of sprout leaf tops. So creative and fun!</div>
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Also in our <a href="https://amzn.to/2vbVRmm">Lunchbots Trio</a>: little pita triangles topped with protein-rich nutrition, kiwi and the ever-present (as long as they're in season which I hope is at least another month) blood oranges.<br />
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Okay, okay, it's not really toast. But it's an open faced bagelwich so that's what counts here. </div>
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I absolutely loved the confluence of flavors here.<br />
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First I melted the swiss onto the bagel half, then lay some dandelion greens atop. After frying the mushrooms on the stovetop until crispy-ish, I piled them on, followed by pickled cabbage and radish sprouts, two ingredients which added tang.<br />
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The only issue I had was the toppings falling off such that maybe next time I might consider putting the swiss on top to act as a glue of sorts. But if I did that I would sacrifice the pleasing aesthetics of the overall structure, which really comprises a large part of the appeal of this toast series for me. Also, it might have benefited from something lightly sweet. Maybe.</div>
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Besides that, this was a definite winner of a "toast."</div>
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