A couple of friends are into making Bento lunches and I am now hooked! I'm trying to lose a couple pounds and though I eat healthy, I tend to pig out. I was looking for a way to better portion my meals and this has been helping.

My bento box arrived the other day, much to my delight.

While waiting I had picked up a book on sushi and a rice cooker.

My first attempt at sushi wasn't perfect, but at least I didn't burn down the house.

It was my first time making rice that wasn't instant and my first time with a rice cooker. I'm not sure what short grained rice is supposed to look like, but I don't think it's supposed to have the same consistancy as tapioca pudding. O_o *laughs*

It tasted decent and I was running short on time, so I just ran with it.

The nori split and the fillings exploded out the ends, but I had fun. Practice makes perfect.

Here are the results of my bento lunch for tonight:


bottom: sushi (avacado, asparagus, red pepper and shrimp) surrounded by carrots, red pepper, asparagus tips, and snow peas.
middle: blackberries, blueberries, cucumber, triskets, and hummus.
top: pocky and gummies


Yesterday's bento:


top: rice noodles topped with fish and carrot, surrounded by spinach, snow peas and cherry tomatoes.
middle: egg, blackberries and grapes.
bottom: pocky and M&M's


And a couple of practice bentos I made while waiting for my box.



Left: Hummus for dipping
Middle: carrots, asparagus, snow peas, mushrooms, green pepper, cherry tomatoes, spinach leafs, sliced hot dog, heart and dog house pita, and an egg.
Right: dog bone pita, extra pieces, gummies, and M&M's.



Left: apples and bananas sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar
Right: Tuna salad on lettece and cottage cheese with strawberry jam seperated by a carrot wall

So much fun!