Can't believe our week off is over already, though in a way it feels like I've been away for quite a long time! I haven't been thinking about bento at all this past week, so it was tough to get back into the bentomaking routine again. Today was a beautiful day and we enjoyed our lunch outside in the garden. As I was eating, I thought, what a delicious lunch....why not make it for bento?
I used whole wheat bagel thins (just like sandwich thins but with a hole!), spread with cream cheese, and layered smoked salmon. If I had pickled onions and dill I would have added it, but then again I think my boy prefers not quite so many levels of aromatics. I placed some green lettuce around it, and he can put it in the quartered bagelwich if he likes. I also gave him a cup of spring greens with sliced peppadews and twin kumquats. I had this exact lunch myself today, so I know what a great combo it is! For dessert I threw in a strawberry and some grapes. Since this bento looks a bit ordinary, I added a couple of cute animal baran to go along. There; now it's a fun bento!
Happy Monday!
Monday, April 5, 2010
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Ooh...I have to get a pack of smoked salmon and some bagels. I'm craving it now! :)
ReplyDeleteooh, this is like my favorite sunday brunch, in a perfect yummy bento! my mouth is watering! the animal baran are very cute, but i don't think this bento was "ordinary" even before you added them! :-)
ReplyDeleteLox and bagels! Be still my heart!!! Yum. You hit a soft spot in me as this WAS my breakfast of choice. *sniff*
ReplyDeleteWonderful bento! So glad to see your creations again.
Now you know I like simple and tasty and you hit it right on the head. Those look great and perfect for a nice day out in the fresh air.
ReplyDeleteYum, throw in a few capers and I'm stealing that lunch!!! Beautiful bento and I love the color of the kumquats! I wish my kids would eat them, they make the bento so pretty!
ReplyDeleteMmm...capers would be good too! Yum, beautiful bento. I used a kumquats in my husbands bento and it came home. I asked him why he didn't eat it, he said he didn't know what it was! I love the colors!
ReplyDeleteNo matter what are you making and what foods are you putting in your bento ... they always looks so nice to look at and yummy to eat. Welcome back Sheri! I know it's hard to start the bento making again after the break hehehe ... :)
ReplyDeletePocky; same thing happened to me! I saw them selling at the farmers market last weekend and I HAD to have them, hehe :)
ReplyDeleteThanks megan! No brunch is complete without it!!
Debra, that is a tough one to give up. Kudos to you. Thanks!
Marisa, I'm the same. Simple, quick and yummy = perfect! Thanks a lot!
Susan, capers are the perfect topper! My boy saw them and said "aw, the little oranges that you can eat the skin!" Thanks :)
Thanks Lyndsey! If you cut the kumquats, maybe you'll get better results? I sometimes toss the sliced ones in with a salad.
Hi Lia! Always so sweet with a kind word for me...thank you so much!
I love the smoked salmon bagel idea. The thin bagels have just been found here, and they are a great way to still have bagels but cut down on carbs! ^_^
ReplyDeleteYum what a delicious lunch! Bagel in bento is always delicious :D
ReplyDeleteSmoked salmon bagelwich looks just perfect, and I love the happy little animal barans! Delightful bento, Sheri! As always your unique palette of deep and bright tones is bewitching!
ReplyDeletelooks lovely - although I'm biased as I love smoked salmon bagels...yum yum yums
ReplyDeleteMelanie, thanks! Exactly. Bagel thins. Sadly, you don't get the chewy bagel quality, but as you say, there is the carb factor to think about...you could probably eat two for the "cost" of one :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Jenn! I actually ate this again today for lunch myself :)
Thanks bentobird; always so sweet :)
notabrownbag -- me too! Love 'em!!