Bento Lunch

Bento boxes are well known for their use in Japanese restaurants as a serving plate for meals. It is fascinating to see how much food will fit into the lacquered compartment boxes. They are typically used for packing a lunch to go, either for work, a trip, or school. Early versions of the Bento box date back to the 1300s in Japan, and the wooden and lacquered boxes originated around 1600. On Japanese rail lines Bento box meals were served on train trips during the late 1800s. And in the 1920s the use of aluminum Bento boxes became customary. In more recent times the popularity has spread throughout the world and they are now manufactured in a myriad of materials, from inexpensive plastic disposable versions to hand crafted lacquered showpieces.

Bento boxes can also be used in creative ways as storage boxes. Their unique designs are made into stacking boxes, nesting boxes, boxes with removable inserts, and a variety of other styles. Storing jewelry is a popular way to use a Bento box. I have used them as an organizer to separate different vintage charms, and as a compact way to keep my jewelry with me when I am traveling by air and do not want to leave it in checked baggage. Their divided trays are also nice for separating beads and findings for creating jewelry. Other storage uses are as an office supply organizer, sewing supplies box, a crafts box and small kitchen utensil holder. Their colors and shapes will liven up any home space.

Favorite places to find Bento boxes are on-line in marketplaces such as Amazon and eBay. The colorful and stylish variety is amazing, and they come with lots of interesting lunch recipe ideas. They can also be picked up at local thrift shops and oriental supermarkets. And recently large retailers like Pottery Barn and Crate and Barrel have jumped on the Bento box craze and stock their shelves with upscale versions of the little Japanese lunch tote. Where ever you choose to source them I think you will love using Bento Boxes to organize your home in a decorative way.

Visit my showcased Bento Box storage website, where I've selected some of my favorite Bento Box storage suggestions, and also my vintage charm store, The Charm Cellar, for collectible vintage charms.

Bento Lunch

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Mini Cocotte

In cooking, a mini cocotte is a shallow individual baking dish usually with one or two handles.

They are handy when you want to cook a smaller amount of something.

And to tell the truth, they're kind of cute.  Like little baby cookware.

But they are very useful!!!

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Casserole Pot

what is your favorite casserole /one pot meal ?

looking for something i havent tried before ,and believe me with 6 children ive tried alot of casseroles and one pot meals .and my kids arent picky so we,ll try any thing.
just want something new and exciting

I have two...taco soup which I can't find the recipe but there are a bunch out there that are very similar to each other. It's the one with beans, hominy, corn, tomatoes, taco seasoning, italian dressing seasoning, etc. We like to eat ours with crushed doritos and shredded cheese. My 12 year old asks for this quite often.

Also Creamy Italian Chicken...
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into bite size pieces
1/2 stick butter
4 oz cream cheese
1 can chooped green chillies
1 package Italian salad dressing mix
1 can golden mushroom soup (you can use cream of mushroom too)
1/2 cup water
Place chicken in crock pot. Combine all ingredients except water. Spoon mixture over top. Do not stir. Cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours. Serve over rice or noodles. It taste really good with spinach fettucine noodles.

OH! OH! I have another really good one. I don't know what to call it but here is the recipe

Diced bell pepper
five cloves garlic more or less-diced
fresh mushrooms-sliced
link of sausage (beef and pork) sliced (venison sausage is better than eckerich--just look beyond the regular sausage in the stores)
onion-diced
saute all of that together then add a little water or I like to use chicken broth is better.
Add new potatoes (you can quarter them or however you wanna do it) and FRESH green beans not canned or frozen.
Cover and cook till potatoes and green beans are done.
IT IS SOOOOO GOOD!!!! Husband LOVES IT.

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