mommy makes lunch: Bento of the Week

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Monday, October 24, 2011

Homemade Gogurt (In a smart travel tube. The squeeze tubes come in lots of fun, bright colors!)
Red Grapes (The adorable green frog was on them when I bought them.)
Pretzels & Peanut Butter
Lassy Mogs (They're a Canadian cookie. The frog made them.)

Teriyaki Chicken Drumstick (I used Jessica Seinfeld's idea and added 1/2 cup pureed carrots to the teriyaki sauce.)
Fried Rice (This was a batch I made ahead and froze)
Shelled Edamame (from a bag)
Pineapple Rings (from a can)

Tortilla Chips with Nacho Cheese & Sour Cream (The nacho cheese sauce was too spicy for the kids, so I cut it with some sour cream...)
Chives (Because if the school district can count it as a vegetable, so can I)
Bouncy Little Cherry Tomatoes (a garden favorite)
Celery (for dipping in the extra nacho cheese sauce)

Veggie Frittata (You can put anything in a frittata. Serve it hot or cold. They're just like a crustless quiche. But better.)
Corn on the Cob (From last night's dinner...)
One Red Plum
Homemade Microwave Brownies (They're done in five minutes. They're chewy, moist, and rich! I've made a batch a day for the past five days. Mom jeans, here I come!!)
Mini M&Ms (In a craft jar. Oops, I just noticed there are two chocolate items in this week's lunch. Was that really a mistake?)

Crackers, Round and Square
Colby Cheese (Love that it's two-toned)
Deli Meat Turkey (I sliced up a pound package for this week's lunches)
One Red Plum (My new favorite fruit. I just planted a plum tree!)
Homemade Granola Squares (Because when you make them yourself, you can make any. shape. you. want. I chose a 2.5 x 2.5 inch square. Wild!!!)

PB&J Sandwich on White Bread (I hear a diet rich in whole grains makes you a very unpopular lunch maker. Relax a little! White bread won't kill ya!)
Fresh Strawberries (Because they were cheaper than apples this week! Woo hoo!)
Homemade Gogurt (Yogurt in a travel tube. You can take it through airport security, also.)
Hard Boiled Egg (Yes, it's colored. No, it's not Easter. Did you know you can dye eggs year round? It really works! Try it!)

Baked Baby Red Potatoes (Thoroughly buttered, salted and parsleyed!)
Li'l Smokies
Orange Mini Wedges (Seriously, just cut an orange "smile" in half...)
Edamame (Quite possibly the worlds funnest vegetable! Can be packed in lunches frozen.)

Six Week Bran Muffin (No, they don't last six weeks...the batter in the fridge does!)
Rold Gold Everything Bagel Pretzels (no kickbacks from Rold Gold, my kids just like these pretzels)
Plum
String Cheese
Mini M&Ms (in a baggie so they won't get eaten by the dinosaur)

Homemade Whole Wheat Taquitos (baked, not fried!)
Tortilla Chips with Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Sliced Cucumbers (guarded by an angry purple mastadon...)
Sour Cream and Refried Bean Dipping Cups (in plastic shot glasses used for anything but shot)
Starburst candies (Because for FHE this week we talked about looking for the good inside of things...the candy is wrapped in trash, right? But there's sweet stuff inside!)

PB & J Sandwich Fingers (with gummy bears!)
Mango (sliced all fancy-like)
Graham Crackers (with peanut butter and sprinkles on top--because sprinkles taste like magic! Ask any kid.)
Babybel cheese (with a star cut out. A Dr. Seuss book I read says that stars are all the rage this year. Or maybe that was last year.)