tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389380.post138025311294238621..comments2023-11-02T07:20:55.166-03:00Comments on Jacki's Bento Blog: September 5th Bento LunchJackihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18345886709385495819noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389380.post-29263487667613680202008-09-07T10:09:00.000-03:002008-09-07T10:09:00.000-03:00Hi Ashley! I think the two best tips I can give yo...Hi Ashley! <BR/><BR/>I think the two best tips I can give you are to be organized and to freeze all kinds of stuff.<BR/><BR/>I get up about half an hour earlier in the morning to make bento,and even if I have no idea what I'm going to make, I have onigiri, dumplings and cuts of fast fry meat in the freezer, and fresh fruit an veggies in the fridge, so I can always throw something together in a hurry.<BR/><BR/>I can just wake up, heat three frying pans (two with oil, one with water), defrost some meat in the microwave and fry it up (7 to 9 minutes), fry the dumplings from frozen in the second pan (7 to 9 minutes), steam vegetables in the third pan with water (4 to 5 minutes), microwave the onigiri to warm it back up (1 to 2 minutes) and cut the fruit while everything is cooking. <BR/><BR/>Filling the bento box just takes a couple of minutes on top of that.<BR/><BR/>On the weekend I'll usually give myself one task to do to replenish my freezer stash (like make a batch of onigiri or some mini squares for dessert).<BR/><BR/>If I feel like doing something fancy, like making sushi, I generally do that the night before. I also generally cook up any meat or mixed dishes (like noodles and curries) the night before so that in the morning, I only have to do a bare minimum of cooking and assembly.<BR/><BR/>For me, it's all about staying organized and making good use of your freezer. I hope that helps!Jackihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18345886709385495819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389380.post-2216041136732865582008-09-07T08:44:00.000-03:002008-09-07T08:44:00.000-03:00You're awesome! I got the short end of the cooking...You're awesome! I got the short end of the cooking talent stick in my family but I've been trying to make bento for my fiance for over a year now. How do you manage to find the time to make bento? Do you get up early? I usually make something simple that can cook itself while I'm taking a shower XD<BR/>Do you have any tips for a novice bento lover?<BR/>Thanks!"Tani"https://www.blogger.com/profile/13984158434461182944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389380.post-9202709607593707292008-09-06T22:34:00.000-03:002008-09-06T22:34:00.000-03:00I love them! Delcious and full of antioxidants!I love them! Delcious and full of antioxidants!Jackihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18345886709385495819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389380.post-55638577626888933792008-09-06T20:52:00.000-03:002008-09-06T20:52:00.000-03:00Blue berries is like your signature...hehehBlue berries is like your signature...hehehParhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05386692254721228712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389380.post-21828584475786501092008-09-05T19:36:00.000-03:002008-09-05T19:36:00.000-03:00Thanks Nobu!Thanks Nobu!Jackihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18345886709385495819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389380.post-60183505683548952232008-09-05T18:01:00.000-03:002008-09-05T18:01:00.000-03:00I think it is a very healthy bento.I like Yaki-udo...I think it is a very healthy bento.<BR/>I like Yaki-udon. your Yaki-udon looks delicious!!!!nobuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10975863824431595162noreply@blogger.com