Lunch for Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Last night we had spaghetti with Italian sausage for dinner so I cut off a piece of the sausage, halved it, scored it, cooked it and saved it for my lunch today.  As I was cooking I had my water boiling and I dumped all the spaghetti in the package into the pot.  The moment it hit the water I had an oh-no moment.  I thought, "Dummy, you use spaghetti pieces to secure some things in your bento.  Too late now and hopefully I will not require any until I get to the store again."  But as it turned out I needed a piece today for the ladybugs head.  I had to use a toothpick.  sigh

I had purchased some egg furikake at Asian Mart the other day and thought I would try it.  So I made two origiri mixed with the furikake.  This is the first time I have tried anything like this and I have to admit the smell wasn't too my liking when I mixed it up.  But I am a daring person and I will give it a taste test.  Sometimes things taste better after the flavors have mellowed and blended.  So we'll see.

Also in this box I have a Babybel made into a ladybug, red beans, sweet mini pepper (those are so tasty!), purple potatoes and carrots cut into butterfly shapes, grapes, grape tomatoes, broccoli and a couple pieces of blueberries.  One blueberry is pinned on for the ladybugs head, with a toothpick.

2 comments:

  1. Hahaha. I've had such uh-oh moments... though I wish I was more like you and just took it in stride. I would've put my hand on the water and retrieved some pieces (been there, done that, NOT a recommended idea!). Lunch looks lovely! Spring-y for sure. :) That butterfly pick is gorgeous! Let us know how you like furikake. I've been meaning to buy some, but havent taken the step for it.

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  2. yuck, yuck, gross, blah... ok I should have known better. I don't care for nori unless it's wrapped around some raw fish and this furikake had nori in it. Need to make my own I guess. TJ you want me to ship it to you so you can try? It's just not for me.

    The pick came from the cheap isle at Michael's craft store. And yes I almost stuck my hand in to grab some but thought I could live without a burn. lol

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