How can I find time to make these super-arty lunches

miss_corerupted

how robust are these bento boxes. I just chuck my lunch in the van with me so needs to resonable strong. would these be ok. particularly interested with the 1's for soup as winter is coming and i get cold outside!

arkonite_babe

miss_corerupted wrote: »

how robust are these bento boxes. I just chuck my lunch in the van with me so needs to resonable strong. would these be ok. particularly interested with the 1's for soup as winter is coming and i get cold outside!

This is my thermal set, I love it! I bought it from Bento And Co. (Current set is a brown and beige instead of orange, number 8 in the list.)

Now it isn't leak proof, but it does come in an insulated bag to help keep your food hot. This was a real treat for me as it cost me 35 euro!!!!!:eek:
TK Maxx at the moment have some stainless steel wide mouth flasks, that would work well for soup and stuff. Curry and Rice is great on a cold day. Pack the rice on top of the curry. This helps keep it hot AND stop curry leaks

I'm in the same situation as you, I work out and about in a van all day and so my stuff tends to get chucked about

If you need any more help, just shout

miss_corerupted

i was thinking of something like this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Aladdin-Bento-0-95L-Tiffin-Style-Lunch-Box-pair-food-/250683636241?pt=UK_SportingGoods_Camping_CookingSupplies_ET for stews etc. it says 100% leakproof. any thoughts

arkonite_babe

Jayzus!!!!! £19
Dunelm Mill had them for about £14! Amazon is a similar price.
Google shopping is bringing up cheaper results too.
As for performance of the box, I don't have one and so can't honestly comment. There are 2 reviews on Amazon, have a look and see what you think.

HTH

genkijen

tempted to make some bentos for work next week ;-)

mumoftwo

miss_corerupted wrote: »

i was thinking of something like this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Aladdin-Bento-0-95L-Tiffin-Style-Lunch-Box-pair-food-/250683636241?pt=UK_SportingGoods_Camping_CookingSupplies_ET for stews etc. it says 100% leakproof. any thoughts

I bought that when they had it reduced in Lakeland for £9.99 and it is brilliant. I roasted some chicken thighs, which I had marinated in chinese spice with some oil for DD because she loves the ones you get from Sainsbury and me trying to be money saving :money: I thought I can do that myself and control the oil etc.
I stuck them in the Alladin and they stayed really hot for lunchtime and she loved them, I made cous cous with chicken and veg and that stayed hot as well. The only downside to it is that it is a bit bulky but I love it and I have the beautiful blue one, which is my favourite colour.

And you can do a hot dish in the one and cold in the other, I had a fruit salad on top of the chicken thighs and it didn't get hot.

Try and get it cheaper though, Dunhelm Mill sells them as well. Good investment I think. They are easy to clean as well.

miss_corerupted

i wasn't going to pay the £19. it was the first link i found. i'm going to visit a town next week i shall look in a Dunelm mill. i've never been in 1 so should be interesting.

thanks guys

flipperOSN

I must admit I didn't know bento boxes kept the food warm! I must investigate, especially in winter.

arkonite_babe

miss_corerupted wrote: »

i wasn't going to pay the £19. it was the first link i found. i'm going to visit a town next week i shall look in a Dunelm mill. i've never been in 1 so should be interesting.

thanks guys

*phew* thank goodness for that! I'd have shouted at you otherwise

glitterkitty

I love bento making!! I usually use silicone muffin cases to put cottage cheese or dip in, which works really well, and I cut out little star shapes out of cheese to make it pretty
i never have the time to make them usually, so for me they are a real treat
I also have a Hello Kitty boiled egg mould, so I have Hello Kitty shaped boiled eggs