If you're so inclined, please take a look at the newest Bento4Japan listings. We have added handcrafted items to the usual bento books and accessories. My contribution is a pair of origami crane earrings. There are lots of books, starter kits, and a very cute knitted and felt toy bento set - so please stop by and place a bid. All proceeds go to benefit Japan charities!
It's wonderful that you use all kinds of grains for your fried rice. My family is open to whole grains & wheat for baked items but not their rice or pasta! I guess I'll have to slowly sneak those grains in bit by bit. ;)
ReplyDeletesheri, your bento looks delicious and your letter bird earring is so cute too...
ReplyDeleteCute tiny ladybug! The ladybug is so lucky can sit on your yummy fried rice next to fresh fruits garden :) Your origami crane earrings look so elegant! Great contribution for Bento4Japan (^.^)
ReplyDeleteI love the cute ladybug, and your fried brown rice looks wonderful. That would be a perfect lunch for me.
ReplyDeleteThe earrings are beautiful!
Sweet ladybug bento and the earrings are gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Shaz, Oen Priyanto, Lia, Lyndsey and Susan!!
ReplyDeleteI don't think they even notice the quinoa, actually. It adds a fun texture and looks cool. Plus it's high in protein, which is nice. Hope you can try adding it in rice.
Cute spring lady bug!! I never would have thought that quinoa can be mixed with rice, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lina; you can also add quinoa into oatmeal for breakfast! It's a fantastically useful grain. We love it.
ReplyDeleteDelicious looking lunch, the ladybug is soo cute!
ReplyDeleteI love the crane earrings, do you coat them with anything to harden them or are they just paper? I am so curious!
The fruit section is so mouthwatering... OMG, your earrings are sooo adorable and pretty ^^
ReplyDeleteOh, this is so cute!!
ReplyDeleteThose oranges are mouth-watering! I really need to get better at making fried rice because this looks amazing. What do you think of quinoa? I picked up a box of it at the store but it was a bit pricey so I decided against it. Worth it?
ReplyDeleteyum, your fried rice looks absolutely delish, and the pale pink ladybug is such a cute addition. looks like she's making a bee-line for those juicy strawberries!
ReplyDeleteSo nice to use the round picks for the ladybug! I can see it, she is going *straight* to the delicious fruits ^_^, not a silly one right?
ReplyDeleteI love your earrings! So charming contribution for the auctions :)
This post is a visual feast, I love how the festive jewel tones of the bento are shared by the gorgeous washi/bead earrings! What a beautiful way to contribute to Bento4Japan :D
ReplyDeleteAdding quinoa to the fried rice melange is an awesome idea, I must try this! Another pleasing texture in the savory blend, yummy!
Thanks Jenn; I used paper sealant to coat the crane after it was folded. It helps keep the shape without adding too much weight.
ReplyDeleteThanks tatabonita and littlelotusblossom :)
Heather, I like quinoa since it added a protein punch with such little effort and taste. It really doesn't taste like much to me, and you can eat it hot or cold, with dressing like a salad, or mixed into rice, which is how I usually use it. I buy mine in bulk. It might be cheaper that way.
Thanks megan, karaimame and Bentobird :D