June 2011

All the content on this site by month.

Bento vendor news: Bento accessories giveaway at All Things For Sale

News about a great bento accessories giveaway by All Things For Sale.

A review of a fun program on NHK, the Japanese national broadcaster, about the lunches regular Japanese working people eat.

Some news from the great bento suppliers who help to keep this site going, plus a reminder to keep your food safe during the summer months.

Bento contents:

1 cup (240ml) green peas rice (mame gohan), approx. 230 cal
3 1 1/2 oz (50g) bean sprout burgers (moyashi hambaagu) with Worcestershire sauce (using lean ground beef), approx. 300 cal
1/4 cup Japanese potato salad (using Kewpie mayonnaise), approx. 90 cal
1/4 cup spinach with soy sauce, 10 cal

Total calories (approx): 630 cal (how calories are calculated)

Time needed: 5-10 minutes to assemble in the morning from pre-made components

Type: Japanese, a perennial favorite