Bento Boxes and Accessories

Some of my friends ask me why do I always make lunch bento for Sydney? I say "Once you know what the schools serve for lunch,  you would be surprised how unhealthy the food is. I might need to wake up 20 minutes earlier for preparing Sydney's lunch, but at least I know she eats healthy lunch everyday."

I started my journey of making lunch bento 1.5 years ago, now I have 3 kitchen drawers and 1 kitchen cabinet full of bento boxes, tools and accessories. I know it is a little bit crazy, but I just can't say NO to some super cute bento stuffs.

I like to pack Sydney's lunch bento in the bento boxes because they are eco friendly and money saving. There are couple of Bento boxes from my collection that I like the most.

1. Goodbyn 

Goodbyn lunch boxes come with two sizes: Goodbyn Original and smaller Goodbyn Bynto. They are easy to open and carry for both kids and parents. Both of Goodbyn Original and Goodbyn Bynto come with 8 ounce bottle and two sheets of dishwasher-safe stickers. I suggest Goodbyn Original for older kids or adults, and Goodbyn Bynto for younger children. Goodbyn lunch boxes are BPA free and dishwasher safe. 

2. Easy Lunch Boxes

I also like to use Easy Lunch Boxes for sandwiches. The large compartment can fit sandwich perfectly, and I can put vegetables or fruits in the two small compartments. Easy Lunch Boxes are designed with kid-friendly and easy-open lids. Unfortunately, they are not leak proof. They are also BPA free and dishwasher safe. 

3. Lock and Lock

There are so many different sizes and shapes of Lock and Lock containers, but I like this square container with 4 dividers the most. I can pack 4 different foods in 4 dividers, or I can just use 2 dividers for fruits and vegetables and pack sandwich or spaghetti in the remaining space. They are made from BPA free material and microwave, freezer and top rack dishwasher safe. 

4. Two-Tiered Bento Boxes

I like to use two-tiered bento boxes if I pack rice for Sydney. I like to pack rice and vegetables/fruits in different tiers to separate the flavors. The top tier usually has a press on lid to prevent spills. Most of the two-tiered bento boxes are not microwave or dishwasher safe. 

5. Useful Tools 

Cutters can be used to cut out sandwiches, sandwich meats, vegetables and fruits. I use both metal and plastic cutters. Metal cutters are great for slicing though thick pieces of raw vegetables and plastic cutters can be used for soft foods such as meats and cheeses.

Decorative picks are cute accessories to make lunch more colorful and attractive.

Silicone or Paper Cupcake Cups are great for containing moist side dishes and keeping foods separated.

Egg Molds can shape a broiled egg into something fun and exciting for the kids.

Sauce Container are good for the condiments.