Since I started work again, I have been trying to bring my own lunches. It’s just too expensive to eat downtown every day. Sure, there may be deliciousness to discover in ever nook and cranny of Madison, but I’d rather spend my money elsewhere. Like on cell phone bills.
Bad example.
Anyway, I found this killer lunch box while trying to find ways to improve my lunch packing skills. It’s an upgrade to the wife’s lunch box (in space alone - still jealous) which she has been gracious about letting me use. Unfortunately it’s just a little too small for my meals. What I can manage to fit in there becomes a blob of food indistinguishable from whatever else has been packed. The larger version seems like it would have the same issue too. It sucks because I really love that old mess kit look to her box.
Going back to the lunch box that I lust for, a.k.a. Mr. Bento, it has a bit of a cult following. When looking for an image to use on this post, I stumbled upon this flickr group of Mr. Bento freaks. I also came across a fairly informative site about packing bento style lunches. I’ll probably not go this far in devotion, but it’s great to see that there is an American market for this stuff and some help if I need it.
UPDATE: Lindsey agreed that Mr. Bento was wonderful, so he shall be joining me in my trips to work soon. Well, in 5-10 business days. I’ll wait that long for free shipping. Oh, that bento site I linked in the article? Yeah, if you use their Amazon.com store, it knocks $10 off the cost. Plus they get a little something-something.
But can you fit your ham sandwiches in a bento box? Or will the new box bring new lunches?
Well, I was thinking that I could use circular bread (like hamburger buns) in the large container for sandwiches.