Everyday Bento: 50 Cute and Yummy Lunches to Go - Paperback

Transform Lunchtime with 50 Creative Bento Box Recipes

Everyday Bento brings the Japanese art of bento to American kitchens with 50 creative, nutritious lunch recipes that kids actually want to eat. Written by Wendy Thorpe Copley of the popular blog Wendolonia, this cookbook makes packing attractive, fun lunches simple for busy parents.

Make Healthy Food Fun for Picky Eaters

Kids love foods that make them smile. This cookbook shows you how to create adorable bear cubs from brown bread and peanut butter, watermelon hearts paired with ballet slipper sandwiches, building bricks from cheese and vegetables, and hot dog octopuses swimming across cucumber seas. When lunch looks fun, even picky eaters are willing to try new foods.

Simple Ingredients, Creative Results

Every recipe uses everyday ingredients found at any grocery store. No specialty items or complicated techniques required. The book features familiar American foods arranged in creative ways that appeal to both children and adults.

50 Themed Bento Boxes Include:

• Princess Bento
• Rock and Roll Bento
• Snowman Bento
• Butterfly Bento
• Farm Yard Animals Bento

Practical Benefits Beyond Fun

Bento lunches offer multiple advantages for families. They keep portions balanced and appropriate for growing kids. Freshly-prepared meals packed in reusable containers reduce waste and save money compared to disposable packaging or cafeteria meals. The portable bento box format makes lunches easy to transport and eat.

Quick Preparation for Busy Schedules

Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions designed for working parents with limited time. Follow the instructions exactly to recreate each bento box, or mix and match elements to create your own combinations. The techniques are simple enough to master quickly while producing impressive results.