Feb 07, 2011alitat77 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I love this book because (1) there are few English bento books available, (2) the pictures are wonderful and featuring adorable ideas, and (3) the recipes are simple and descriptive.
I find the idea of a bento sketchbook intriguing but not entirely practical for most parents, even if we do stay at home with our children.
I wish the authors timed their bento-making. For me the dividing line between a good bento and a bad bento is not just the cute or nutrition factors... but can I do it in under 30 minutes. If not, it questionably becomes more of a pain than it's worth. Because it will surely be eaten in less time!
Also I liked that they suggested many ways to naturally dye... most American suggestions for dying rice or eggs involve storebought dye tubes/pots which are really not suggested for ingestion by children.
This book gave me some great ideas.
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