I have become increasingly surprised at the quality of lunches we’ve had at my school. I’m not going to get all judgmental and negative, but there have been a few disappointing ones in a row. Every so often I wonder why I’m not taking my own lunch. A while ago I found out about bento lunches, which are just the cutest things ever for people with acres of time on their hands. People make up these delicious little boxes of good things to eat, like a tiny little potluck in a box. (They originate in Japan, so many contain sushi and things I can’t pronounce.) I successfully did not buy a Mr. Bento for months and months, which would hold tons of food. (It was insulated!! How could I resist?)
In Omaha on Saturday, I did cave and buy this little guy.
It’s called a tiffin box, and it was ten bucks. It’s a British/Indian thing to hold food. Stephannie has one in her kitchen, and I’ve envied it for years. This one is much smaller, but it’ll hold a lunch. I figure I can fit some cut-up apple and a little sandwich in there, and I’m good to go. Yes, I know it’s probably a foolish purchase – but it’s so gadgety, and much cheaper than Mr. Bento!
(Mr. Bento has the advantage of being microwavable. Mr. Tiffin will blow my microwave up.)
If I actually get my act together and pack a lunch tomorrow, I’ll try to post a picture.
UPDATE: I actually did it and I’m not going to be horribly late for work! (Chicken sandwich, apple, sugar snap peas, cheese curds.)