Only yesterday I realized that I had signed a letter addressed to her school headmistress to excuse her for ONE WHOLE WEEK! Oops! I didn't read what I signed, but...even if I had read it, I wouldn't have a choice because there's no other option. *sigh*
So people, no Bento for one week!! Aiyah! Cannot lah! *thinks of what to do*.
I'll just have to eat the Bento myself. Yeah! I'll treat myself to my Bentos! How about that? I think it's a great idea. Hehehe!
I didn't have to rush to make my Bento so I took my time and tried to make some 'designer' sausages. The first one on the left is supposed to be a bird. Next to it are little lambs "baaa baaa baaa!" There is Mr. Octopus with a hat and the last one is supposed to be a rabbit? I had fun cutting them into shape and it was easy!
I lined the box with carrot flowers, packed some cucumbers and squeezed in a cup of corn kernels topped with cheddar cheese. Actually, I cut the corn kernels off the cob because the fibers from the cob sometimes get between the teeth and can be quite irritating.
I fried some asparagus spears wrapped with bacon and the balance left over strawberries dipped in delicious chocolate. I cut up the left over carrot bits to create a 'fountain' effect in the cup of asparagus spears to rid the dull brown colors.
After taking the photos, I sat down to eat and found that it was really 'too much food' like what #2 is always telling me. Seriously, while posting this, I am still struggling to finish my strawberries and corn. I am so FULL!!This Bento box is certainly too big and the wrong size! It's capacity is 580ml and according to this, I should be using a 700ml box. No way! I'm sure #2 won't even have enough time during recess to eat this. Well, this is a good experience for me because if I didn't have to eat from this Bento, I would always be worried that my kids don't have enough to eat. Another day, another lesson!
By the way, the strawberries dipped in chocolate was divine!!
12 comments:
I like aspargus becon.
It's also good with beer.
I'm very jealous of your second daughter. Her mom simply spoils her :). The bento looks very, very delicious!
nobu: It was delicious...mmm...haven't tried with beer yet.
just a student: No need to be jealous. My kid has an insane Bento mum!
hee hee..time to pamper yourself, dearie !!
Sausages what brands do you buy?
mmm, looks good..... i'm sure your #2 will miss your bentos, prepared with so much love, this week. You deserve a good treat yourself.
allthingspurple: Yeah! You are right. Thank you.
anon: I buy them by weight from a bakery @ Riana Green in Tropicana. I'm told that they come with more meat, less flour and no preservatives. They taste juicy and yummy.
3lilangels: Hopefully!
Wow, beautiful food made with lots of love too.
Thanks Elsie! Means a lot coming from a crafter like yourself!
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