So one of my new years resolutions is healthier eating (I like that better than "Diet") and specifically within that, taking more lunches to work. It allows me portion control and a healthier lunch that's usually cheaper and more environmentally friendly as well. A while back I got a Laptop Lunchbox, a kind of american style bento box. I discovered this great Flickr group that is really inspiring for lunch ideas using this box (or just in general). I've been trying to whip up something while I'm making dinner and packing it up in the evening. It's much easier for me to just grab it in the morning, as I generally prefer as much sleep as absolutely possible in the AM.
Anyways, I thought I'd share a few of my bento's this week for any who might be interested or trying to do the same.
Light tuna salad (Light Mayo, non-fat yogurt, tuna, relish, green onions) with some sprouts on top. Low fat Triscuits, light Babybel cheese, a few peanut M&Ms, grapes and animal crackers.
Indian lunch! My MIL recently stayed with us and we've been working through a fridge full of her home cooking. Methi Papu (Lentils w/ Fenugreek leaves), Basmati rice, tomato chutney (HOT but amazing!) with some Ghee (clarified butter) in the little container to help cut the spicy, "Curd rice" - traditional meal finisher of yogurt, rice and salt and a few Indian (Brittania) biscuits/cookies.
Taco salad - salad greens, grape tomatoes, taco meat (ground turkey and some Soy Crumbles), cheese, light sour cream, some animal crackers and a Xmas chocolate.
Today I didn't get a chance to pack a lunch but I threw some cereal for breakfast in one of my reusable sandwich/snack. I love these! I plan on using these much more as well. I got them for a steal from this Etsy seller.
Oh, and now I think I really must knit this awesome Felted Lunch Box pattern to tote around everything. I'll probably customize it to fit the laptop box, should be perfect!
There has actually been some knitting going on as well. I'm almost finished with a baby sweater to round out the hat and booties gift set.
Anyways, I thought I'd share a few of my bento's this week for any who might be interested or trying to do the same.
Light tuna salad (Light Mayo, non-fat yogurt, tuna, relish, green onions) with some sprouts on top. Low fat Triscuits, light Babybel cheese, a few peanut M&Ms, grapes and animal crackers.
Indian lunch! My MIL recently stayed with us and we've been working through a fridge full of her home cooking. Methi Papu (Lentils w/ Fenugreek leaves), Basmati rice, tomato chutney (HOT but amazing!) with some Ghee (clarified butter) in the little container to help cut the spicy, "Curd rice" - traditional meal finisher of yogurt, rice and salt and a few Indian (Brittania) biscuits/cookies.
Taco salad - salad greens, grape tomatoes, taco meat (ground turkey and some Soy Crumbles), cheese, light sour cream, some animal crackers and a Xmas chocolate.
Today I didn't get a chance to pack a lunch but I threw some cereal for breakfast in one of my reusable sandwich/snack. I love these! I plan on using these much more as well. I got them for a steal from this Etsy seller.
Oh, and now I think I really must knit this awesome Felted Lunch Box pattern to tote around everything. I'll probably customize it to fit the laptop box, should be perfect!
There has actually been some knitting going on as well. I'm almost finished with a baby sweater to round out the hat and booties gift set.
I love my laptop lunch set. I just need to get off my duff in the morning and pack it!
Oh my life, that's brilliant. You wouldn't believe how excited I got seeing this Laptop Lunchbox, and you use it so well with the creative lunches. I think I have a problem because my flatmate's son was visiting and upon opening the cupboard said "Wow, why so many tubs?". I will try to resist buying one for the next day or so to see if I really need it or not.
Thank you so much for sharing this!
One of my 27 goals (will be posted on my 26th B-Day) is to pack my lunches more often to lower my fast food costs. Thank you for posting this. I really like the space and organization of the laptop bento boxes. I think this is an item that's going to go on my b-day list this year. =)
I love that you have a Laptop Lunchbox! We've had ours for a couple of years and they are just the best things ever!
Those lunches are so cool! Trying to decide what to have for lunch is always so hard for me because I'm not the biggest fan of sandwiches. Your lunches are very inspiring!
Love that bento box style lunch!! A fantastic idea.
Nice. I just bookmarked this. Keep on writing more of this sort.
I love bento! Have you seen any of the bento blogs? I am floored by people's creativity!