Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Roadtrip Triple Bento
I used my three tier stainless steel stacked tiffin bento set (looks like this all packed up) for a roadtrip snack for my kids on our recent drive down to L.A. over the long July 4th weekend. Each kid got similar stuff: homemade potato salad, dough wrapped hot dogs (pigs in the blanket), Okinawan sweet potato, corn on the cob for my boy, carrots, broccoli and strawberries. They shared the fruit tier: super sweet yellow peach slices, black grapes, de-seeded lychees and more strawberries. I chilled the tiffins until the last moment before packing up the car, and by a few hours into the drive they were ready to eat. It was very refreshing to enjoy cool bentos during that hot (90F temps) trip. I didn't use any ice packs but they really stayed cool very well. I highly recommend packing this kind of bento if you'll be traveling somewhere warm this summer. Now I'm wishing I had the 4-tier...
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Yum, did you pack one for yourself as well? :) That's the worst part about road trips. Trying to find good food without undermining your driving schedule. I am finding inspiration in this bento for my upcoming trip to Seattle. I vow not to fall to the perils of plane food. Yuck!
ReplyDeleteIt was really fun making this bento set. I'll admit I wished I had a tier for myself too. I don't like stopping for food; it's a lot more fun to eat as we go. And of course, it's always much better tasting :D Have fun with your plane bento!
ReplyDeleteHow timely! I am in the midst of trying the much longer trip I've ever done in my life (13hrs!), and have been wondering what to eat in the road. Deviating from the road can very easily stack 30min+, not to mention the expenses, and I can't have that. I love the idea of chilling the box before leaving and letting it warm up naturally... I must try it!
ReplyDeleteI love how the top tier looks with all those fruity colors. You mustnt forget to make one for yourself, though. :)
That's awesome! I'm so jealous of your tiffin meals. I might have to go pick one up and make us a Disney road trip tiffin picnic, lol! The colors you packed in it are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteNow I'm thinking I should've gotten that 3 tier bento in chinatown the other day. What a great meal! I know it's piggy in a blanket but you sure know how to make it look gourmet. Yum!
ReplyDeleteI've always been wary of using a tiffin due to my particular needs...but this has convinced me. I need at least one stainless steel set. AWESOME! Beautiful colors.
ReplyDeleteI think you need that 4-tier too! gorgeous bento!
ReplyDeleteYou know I went through an Obsessive Phase over bento boxes, right? Well, I was especially drawn to the Shiny, Shiny tiffins. I want one 12 layers tall!
ReplyDeleteAnd, as always, what you put in them is lovely, Sherimiya!
TJ: 13 hours, wow! I think you'll have fun with a tiered tiffin. Each tier is big enough to keep each person satisfied for awhile, and the stacking format makes them space-saving. Perfect for carsnacking :)
ReplyDeleteAnd you're right of course -- I need to make me one next time!
Heather; perfect! You definitely need one for the Disney trip!
Chantale: You saw the 3-tier? You know it would be perfect for summer picnicking for your 3 person family, right? Hehe. Thanks sweetie :)
Jenn, everyone needs a stainless steel tiffin. Simple as that. Once you get yours, you'll wonder how you got along without one. For real! Thanks :)
Kat, I know, I'm looking! Thanks :D
Jenni, you went through it, meaning you're over it? How did you do it? Even though I know I don't need ANY more, I still look around. And believe me, if there were any greater than 4-tier I would somehow try to justify it. Thank you!
Haha when your kids get older, you will need 2 3-tier bento boxes! Such a beautiful lunch box! This is MUCH better than all the junk food you find on the street next to freeway to LA... I hope you had fun weekend!
ReplyDeleteNami, you're right! I better invest now. It's fun for them too; equal and no need to share, heh. Thanks for your supportive comment :)
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