I had thought about how to cut down on the preparation time each morning, and decided that freezer staple is the key. Made a batch of onigiri and fried nuggets last week and froze it. It is impractical and time consuming to cook just a small portion each morning. I also cut out nori with various cutters and store in the fridge. Grapes, mandarins and fruits that don't requiring cutting will also be a staple. So those items will be featured rather regularly in the bentos, though I do hope to mix up a little so Girlet does not get bored.
Bento # 98 had bear shaped onigiri. In the morning, I just quickly put the onigiri in the steamer, cut the vegies and porkball, and steam together. Meanwhile, put the nuggets in the toaster oven, and peel the mandarins. Let everything cool down under the fan, while i reshape the onigiri and put the details on the bear. All in took less than 15 minutes including waiting time. I'm happy with the progress.
Girlet's comment? "Why the bears are not smilling, mummy?" A critic in the making, huh?
The bear with the ribbon is a girl and the other boy. Isn't the ribbon gorgeous? Saw it in Arlene's blog and just had to have it. Was very happy to find it at 1 Utama's MPH.
11 comments:
Now you are getting back in form! its all in the planning! Good job!
hey the little ribbon is so darling. Kimberly is bound to love that too. will go look in MPH.
ya, that early morning bento is killing isnt it, Sharon? Wish Kimberly goes to school at 9am instead of 7am. that 2 hour extra would do wonders!
Ooooh so lovely the bears..dont have the heart to eat the bento if I were your kids!
You mean form the bear shape origiri first and steam it again when used? How much will the shape stay as I did once for rice ball, it collapsed after steamed. LOL! But if this can be done, that will certainly save us a lot of time in the morning rush. :)
getting into CNY mood liao eh? Even the bento tells it all... *wink*
Haha, come to think of it, bear never or hardly even smile.
they are so lovely...
Wah... you are an expert on speed bento now eh????
The bears looked cute! :)
Nice bento. Everything nicely arranged and it's always full of surprises.
Agreed that anything that can be done earlier is great to save some sleeping time :) he he he. Cute bears. I must look out for the ribbon one - wish I could have them all!
tip on not getting becos of kids:
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