Yum-Yum Bento All Year Round: Box Lunches for Every Season

I ordered two different books, both by the same authors hoping they were not repeats. They both have different ideas. This one has Holiday and seasonal. The beginning of the book is very fun to read about Bento tradition and how food should be proportioned to prepare a healthy bento. Also has a list of common foods used to make the creative ideas. Each picture/recipe is very descriptive on how to make it look exactly like it looks. Recipes also have some 'if Not this, then that' suggestions for when you might not have what you need. Lots of great do-able ideas for me and the 10 year old to make.

This applies only to the kindle version. Some of the recipes show only a title and empty boxes. Which is disappointing since many of the recipes sound good.

I got it for my friend and she loved it, I browsed before I gave it to her to see what accessories I could pair with the gift. Its a very well curated collection of cute lunches to make, good instructions and pleasant to look at. She has already made a few and sent me pictures (and given that we met studying medicine and not in culinary school its no joke that we both are terrible cooks!) they ended up looking super cute/apparently taste good! I'll get probably get a copy for myself soon!

Not so much info, mostly are found on insta or pinterest or google.. had i known better, i should have bought other bento tools instead

Cute lunch ideas

Great ideas for my kiddo and easy to follow!

Disclosure: I received a copy from the publisher for review.The thing I love about this book, besides the super cute pictures, is that it's a great starting point for people interested in cute bento lunches AND a great seasonal/holiday activity book for those who want ideas for special occasions.Yum-Yum Bento All Year Round is versatile. It has instructions for specific bentos, yes, but it's also full of recipes you can use for any meal and tips and resources for general bento making. It's clear the authors have a passion for Japanese cooking and for cute bentos, and they know their audience in all its varieties. They include natural methods to create colored rice and a comprehensive list of links for bento supplies and recipes if you get really into it; and the structure of the book is such that people who want to make an occasional special lunch can easily find a holiday or seasonal topic but aren't drowned in endless options.The authors even took into account lazy bums like me. While some bentos require using the foods listed (like noodles for the baby birds' nest), the focal points of most are cute characters you can prep the night before and throw on top of whatever leftovers are in the fridge. For example, the other week I made a batch of rice and a freezer bag of broccoli, divided it between two takeout containers and added in some leftover chicken and shrimp.Nothing fancy, but add in a ham-and-cheese polar bear or mittens and ta-da! Winter-themed bento! However, if you're not artistic and/or patient, I recommend getting a few cookie cutters to speed the process along. The link list at the back of the book is a good starting place. :)Especially if you're new at this cute bento thing, as I am, the book provides some good guidelines. You're not bound by the bento recipes, but...well, let's just say some ingredients work better than others. I made an attempt at Yum-Yum's Rudolph bagel with some salami, Swiss cheese and regular tomatoes I had on hand. It turned out all right, but regular ham and American would have cut into shapes a lot easier, and potato antlers would be less floppy.In conclusion, this is a great book for seasoned bento veterans and beginners alike. It's not a 365-day commitment, just a seasonal/holiday treat to make you smile at the office or make your kids laugh at school. Or, even better, a group project to do with your family or friends!

First of all, this "Vine" offering turned out to be not a galley proof but a real ready to sell high quality book with beautiful pictures. Thank you.Fun crafty kind of projects that remind me of scrapbooking. If you have documented your life and your family beyond psychological health but still want to do cut-out crafts this hobby is for you. Creations are new every morning and gone by 1:00.This is a second installation by the authors of the 2010 cookbook "Yum Yum Bento" and has seasonal themes. There are lots of chickens and bunnies , and an exceptionally imaginative Halloween section.The basic template is half a container of rice (the rice is your art palette) 1/4-1/3 protein, and tuck pretty veggies around the protein.This might be a little high carb for some, but you can make the rice bed thinner or maybe form it over a bed of veggies.The recipes do NOT use divided veggie contaniers (they make divisions with food) so you can try this out using ordinary lidded containers. You may want to buy real Bento containers, or you may want to stick with your leakproof dishwasher safe containers you already have. Your choice.There are a number of recipes for Japanese style meat and fish dishes, patties, etc, that are very quick and easy. A lot of the designs use eggs, often quail eggs. If you are rural and want to do this you might want to get some quail or bantams, as the eggs your hens lay will most likely be too big.

Excellent highly recommended

I love the book and it arrived well! On Amazon it says "problems with shipping, it arrives late", but it's been weeks since it arrived without problems. I think it was my fault because I didn't go to amazon to confirm it.

The recipes in this book are adorable and great ideas for kids lunches. It does take me a bit longer to make them, but the kids love it. The book also contains a lot of detail so makes it easier to follow. Can't wait to do the holiday themed ones!

Ich hab das Buch auf Wunsch meiner Frau bestellt, die findet es toll und ich finde auch, dass es echt gute und lustige Ideen sind und es toll aussieht. Aber ganz ehrlich: "Das braucht man so dringend wie Fusspilz" ...und immer dran denken: "Mit Essen spielt man nicht!"