{"product_id":"everyday-bento-50-cute-and-yummy-lunches-to-go-9784805312612","title":"Everyday Bento: 50 Cute and Yummy Lunches to Go","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTransform Lunchtime with 50 Creative Bento Box Recipes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEveryday Bento\u003c\/i\u003e brings the Japanese art of bento to American kitchens with 50 creative, nutritious lunch recipes that kids actually want to eat. Written by Wendy Thorpe Copley of the popular blog Wendolonia, this cookbook makes packing attractive, fun lunches simple for busy parents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMake Healthy Food Fun for Picky Eaters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKids love foods that make them smile. This cookbook shows you how to create adorable bear cubs from brown bread and peanut butter, watermelon hearts paired with ballet slipper sandwiches, building bricks from cheese and vegetables, and hot dog octopuses swimming across cucumber seas. When lunch looks fun, even picky eaters are willing to try new foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSimple Ingredients, Creative Results\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery recipe uses everyday ingredients found at any grocery store. No specialty items or complicated techniques required. The book features familiar American foods arranged in creative ways that appeal to both children and adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e50 Themed Bento Boxes Include:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrincess Bento\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRock and Roll Bento\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnowman Bento\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButterfly Bento\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFarm Yard Animals Bento\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePractical Benefits Beyond Fun\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBento lunches offer multiple advantages for families. They keep portions balanced and appropriate for growing kids. Freshly-prepared meals packed in reusable containers reduce waste and save money compared to disposable packaging or cafeteria meals. The portable bento box format makes lunches easy to transport and eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Preparation for Busy Schedules\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach recipe includes step-by-step instructions designed for working parents with limited time. Follow the instructions exactly to recreate each bento box, or mix and match elements to create your own combinations. The techniques are simple enough to master quickly while producing impressive results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWendy Thorpe Copley was introduced to bento when her husband gave her a bento box for Christmas. Since then, she has packed thousands of bento lunches for her family. She lives in Northern California with her husband and two sons, sharing her creative lunch ideas through her blog Wendolonia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're dealing with picky eaters, want to make school lunches more exciting, or simply enjoy creative food presentation, \u003ci\u003eEveryday Bento\u003c\/i\u003e provides the inspiration and instructions you need to make lunchtime fun again.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50493395632402,"sku":"9784805312612","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a5d8ba0a-3e04-4675-b7a6-2aba5e026599.jpg?v=1730646422","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/everyday-bento-50-cute-and-yummy-lunches-to-go-9784805312612","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}