Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Anpanman Sandwich Bento


Anpanman Sandwich Bento, originally uploaded by sherimiya ♥.
Super fast and easy sandwich bento today, since we still have some slow-cooked pork. Sliced up, they make a tasty sandwich tucked with baby spinach between sandwich thins. And since it is a round surface, it spoke "Anpanman" to me. I cut his facial details from grapes and tomatoes, and squeezed some steamed broccoli in the corners to keep him secure. This snap-shut container ensures that the sandwich will keep fresh without drying out, but if I used a basket I would have wrapped the sandwich in wax paper.

The included side box contains fruits which stay separate so that the sandwich won't get soggy: strawberry, blackberries, grapes and a summer-fresh apricot!

21 comments:

  1. ooh, apricot - summer is really almost here! i love anpanman so this sandwich really made me smile. you're right, the perfectly round sandwich thins are a perfect canvas for this familiar face!

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  2. Hello Anpanman! He is smiling to me hehehe ... What you did with apricot is awesome! Nice to see it that way (^.^)

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  3. Yep, apricots! Not from our tree yet, though. Summer is indeed coming! Thanks megan :)
    Hi Lia, a smile for you from Anpanman, since your bento always brings a smile for me. Thank you!

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  4. So cute!!! What a great way to serve up the slow cooked pork! YUM!

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  5. Yeah, in a sandwich, woo!
    Thanks Susan!

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  6. Yay for Anpanman! He is adorable! I love those little pandas roaming around too!

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  7. Thanks Jenn! Yes, I love my new panda picks!

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  8. Adorable Anpanman! I love the way you arrange the apricot. I have the same containers too and I love to use them for sandwiches as it fit just nice :D

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  9. Thanks KidsDreamWork!
    Yay apricots!!!
    I should use this box more; it is indeed a perfect fit, you're right :D

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  10. Love this smiling face! So adorable!
    What kind of bread did you use? Is it a bun?

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  11. *waves to Anpanman*

    Didn't he get soggy of the broccoli florets? I always try to keep my ry and 'wet' foods separate...

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  12. That slow cooked pork sounds so good. I would love to have this sammy and the fruit just sets is off.

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  13. Ohhh, apricots--now there's a wonderful seasonal treat! I'm sure this cute sammy filled with wonderful home-cooked pork was a delight for all the senses. Panda pick love!

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  14. Pipaw, it's a bread called a sandwich thin. Just like a bun, but much thinner so the kids won't fill up on the carbs.

    gnoegnoe, *waves back*
    No, I didn't hear any complaints :)

    Marisa,
    Thanks a lot! SO sweet!

    Thanks Bentobird; agree with you about the orangey apricots signaling summer. Our tree is filled with fruits still in the red stage but we are watching them closely... Thank you!

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  15. so kawaii bento!! I came here from facebook....

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  16. It always brings me a smile every time I see Anpanman bento hehe. He's one of my favorite Japanese cartoon characters when I was a kid :D

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  17. Hi bento lover, thanks for clicking over!

    Thank you tatabonita! He's so happy, makes everyone smile :D

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  18. Hi! This bento is so cute! I love anpanman! But I was wondering, how do you keep the tomatoes in place on the flat bread surface? I would really really appreciate the answer. Thank you! :D

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  19. Thanks Chloe!!
    The tomatoes are cut in half!! That's how they stay on without rolling off, hehe :D

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  20. Hi Sheri! You are so creative!! And I love Anpaman, part of it is because my baby looks very much like Anpaman (at least I think so..lol). My hubby and I are planning his first bday party and would like to bake or make some snacks or finger foods for his party with the "Anpaman" theme. Would you have any ideas?

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    1. Thanks Anon ~
      That's so cute that you want to make Anpanman because he looks like your baby!
      How about little round bread with grapes or berries for his eyes and mouth? You could decorate cupcakes too. Have fun!

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