Monday, July 2, 2012

4th of July Field Trip Bento

I couldn't let this holiday go by without a theme bento, and it's even a field trip bento at that -- so I couldn't use my star or flag picks (or anything nondisposable). So I settled for as many stars as I could fit in this recycled plastic strawberry package. I hope he gets the theme I was going for! There's a turkey spinach cheese rollup in a whole wheat tortilla, a quail egg with a star cutout that cracked (darn!), some Okinawan sweet potato stars, carrots, broccoli, steamed corn on the cob, red pepper stars, radish, cherries, strawberries and blueberries. I wrapped it all up in wax paper, snapped the box closed, and packed it with a rubber band around it to prevent accidental opening due to excessive swingage. He's going to the Tech Museum for a day of science fun. Then, we've got the 4th off -- yippee! How are you celebrating? Hope you enjoy a wonderful 4th of July/Independence Day!

Posted by Happy Little Bento at 8:54 PM
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16 comments:

  1. OhayoBentoJuly 2, 2012 at 9:44 PM

    Oooh I want to go to the Tech Museum! I hope he has a great time :) I love all the stars, so much fun!

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    1. Happy Little BentoJuly 2, 2012 at 10:53 PM

      Yeah Heather, you would love the Tech Museum! It's like the museum of the silicon valley, heh. Happy 4th!

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  2. AikoVenusJuly 2, 2012 at 10:52 PM

    So cute! I love the stars on the corn - I've been pretty lazy lately but I just have to get a bento in for this holiday, too. ^^

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    1. Happy Little BentoJuly 2, 2012 at 10:56 PM

      Me too-- I've really been taking it easy this summer re: bento. I'm making them every day still, but haven't got around to taking the picture and posting to the blog. Here's my effort for July ^_^

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  3. AnonymousJuly 3, 2012 at 5:07 AM

    I really like your radish. It makes me think of fireworks!

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  4. KristieJuly 3, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    I love how you did the radish! It looks like fireworks! I think I might copy you : )

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    1. Happy Little BentoJuly 4, 2012 at 10:50 PM

      Thanks Kristie; I hope you made one too: happy 4th!

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  5. UnknownJuly 4, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    Super love the purple stars using sweet potatoes. I just got my hands of some purple sweet potatoes in Isetan supermarket where I live (hard to get). excited to start my bento too! :)

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    1. Happy Little BentoJuly 4, 2012 at 10:52 PM

      Thanks Shirley; I love the purple potatoes too: so pretty in bento!

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  6. AnonymousJuly 4, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    Love this bento, looks so fresh and cute. I adore all of your bento, even before I decided to try bento for myself, I would always come and read your blog, everything is so inspiring! I'd never thought of using cutters on eggs before. I might give it a go.

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    1. Happy Little BentoJuly 4, 2012 at 10:53 PM

      That's so sweet; thank you obentoadventure!! So glad you're inspired to try. Have fun!

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  7. Bentobird/JennJuly 6, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    Only you could make bento veggies explode in starry joy like this, Sheri! Having a frazzled Friday and your images gave me such a lift, thank you :)

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    1. Happy Little BentoJuly 9, 2012 at 8:46 PM

      That's so sweet Jenn! Your bento do the same for me. XO

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  8. SandraJuly 9, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    Hi, I'm your newest follower. Found your blog via google :)
    aww. yor Bentos looks so yummy!!
    And I like your gluten free cookies I want to try it!
    Please tell me what the purple star?


    Hope you can stop by my blog too and say HI.

    sandra

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    1. Happy Little BentoJuly 9, 2012 at 8:47 PM

      Thanks a lot for following Sandra! The purple stars are steamed Okinawan sweet potato.

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