Today’s easy bento box features Trader Joe’s Vegetable Bird’s Nests — fully cooked and frozen “nests” of julienned vegetables coated in tempura batter and deep-fried. They resemble Japanese kakiage, a type of tempura made with a variety of vegetables. These nests can be reheated to light, crispy perfection in the oven or air fryer — [...]| Japanese Cooking 101
It’s mid-August, and another school year is about to start for my kids. Back-to-school this year is bittersweet for me, as my son is now a high school senior (my daughter is already in college). I’ve been making bento box lunches for my kids almost every day since they were in preschool, even though school [...]| Japanese Cooking 101